Summer Bounty!
TUESDAY
The Felton Market is located at 120 Russell Ave. on Hwy 9…in the parking lot of the St. John’s Catholic Church and is open every Tuesday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm until the last Tuesday of October.
WEDNESDAY
The Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market is open rain or shine every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. The market is located one block off of Pacific Ave. at the corner of Lincoln St. and Ceder St. in the parking lot behind Todal Fitness. Come and enjoy the new expanded downtown market, including new farms,food vendors and a brand new weekly art and craft fair.
SATURDAY
The Westside Farmers’ Market operates every Saturday morning from 9am to 1pm and is located in the parking lot of the Wrigley’s Building at the corner of Western Dr. and Mission St. Western Dr. is the last light in Santa Cruz going North to San Francisco…or the first light if heading South into Santa Cruz from S.F.
The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market operates every Saturday morning in Scotts Valley from 9am to 1pm and is located in the parking lot of the Scotts Valley Community Center at the end of Kings Village Dr., next to Sky Park.
SUNDAY
Live Oak Market (Eastside,Capitola,Pleasure Point), open every Sunday, year-round with new hours. The new time will be 9am to 1pm and is located at 15th and East Cliff in the parking lot of the East Cliff Village Shopping Center. The market has been operating from 10am to 2pm for many years. We feel the time change will be better for both the vendors and customers . If you are a loyal Live Oak/Eastside Farmers’ Market customer, make sure to tell all your friends we are open at a new time. Word of mouth is still the best form of advertising.
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**To find out more about the market in your neighborhood, click the buttons above. Or better, visit all the markets for a continuous supply of the freshest, healthiest food around.
**All SCCFM markets accept EBT/SNAP benefit cards. Please locate the market manager to use your EBT/SNAP card. WIC and Senior Coupons are accepted at all SCCFM markets. However, please be sure to check and see if the vendor accepts them. Some vendors do not qualify. If you have any questions about the WIC program, please contact your local WIC office or locate a market manager for assistance.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Seasonal Griller’s Delight (Food Event) September 18th@Westside Farmers Market
Our next scheduled Seasonal Griller’s Delight will be Saturday, September 18th at the Westside Farmers’ Market. Wine tastings by Bargetto Winery,Condor’s Hope and Zayante Vineyard along with hand-crafted beer samples by Uncommon Breweries and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery. This is a free event and starts around 10am.
Each spring and summer as the farmers reap the bounty of their labors, the Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market hosts a sampling event to showcase seasonal fruits and vegetables for their patrons.
The focus of this very popular event is to highlight seasonal fare and to introduce market shoppers to new foods and preparation methods; new this season the Market will collaborate with local vintners and breweries to offer complimentary beer and wine pairings.
Guests are treated to samples of grilled fruits, vegetables, meats and simple tapas-styled appetizers throughout the market as they shop and enjoy live music. This event is free, and seating is available.
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*July 25th @ Live Oak Farmers’ Market
15th & EastCliff
9am to 1pm, grilling starts around 10am
*Sept 18th @ Westside Farmers’ Market
Corner of Western Dr. & Mission Blvd
9am to 1pm, grilling starts around 10am
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