August Updates:
New arrivals:
*Oso Velloso Farm (padrone peppers and beans)
*Casalegno Family Farm (beans,peas,garlic,onions,grapes,cucumbers,basil,dill)
*Bill the Bulb Barron (narcissus flowers)
* Claravale Milk was scheduled to enter the market July 14th, they have since rescheduled due to some unexpected developments. Not to worry, they plan on returning once they get their market operation lined up. We will keep you posted here and on our Facebook page. To learn more about their operation please visit their website: http://claravaledairy.com/
*Serendipity Farm starts the downtown market on July 14th. They will be selling certified organic, pasture-raised eggs along with dilly beans, peas, sun-dried tomatoes and in the winter protea flowers. They will be selling next to Cole Canyon on the third row. Please stop by and meet one of our newest farms.
*TLC Ranch and Morris Ranch will be returning to the Santa Cruz market, July 21tst(previously reported as July 28th) with their delicious pasture raised eggs, pork, lamb and beef (Morris Ranch).
Market News:
In response to Santa Cruz’s growing needs the Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market is pleased to announce plans to expand its Downtown Market.
The market now has expanded to include the entire parking lot. The additional space now allows the market more room for live music, expanded valet bike parking, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, information space for non-profit organizations and expanded restroom facilities.
The Market currently occupies the space behind the Toadal Fitness building on the corner of Lincoln and Cedar Streets and will grow to include the space behind the University Town Center, up to Cathcart Street.
One of our new services is our “veggie valet” program which is a free service for customers of the market. We have a spot in the market that has street/car access where anyone can check in their shopping bags, continue shopping or go retrieve their vehicle and pull up and get their food. This new service makes it easier to drive into downtown and shop at the farmers’ market. The service will be operational April 28th. The 20th Anniversary event will not allow people to drive into the Veggie Valet driveway…however, we will still offer the service road side. Stop by the booth and see how it all works!
Of the five markets in the SCCFM family – which include the Westside, Live Oak, Scotts Valley and Felton Markets – the Downtown Market is the oldest sibling, having been born as Santa Cruz was recovering from the 1989 earthquake. Then, as now, the community has roundly evinced its ongoing support of the SCCFM’s mission and its promotion of local business.
The market represents the best in local organic produce, nuts, dried fruit, honey, dates, nursery starts, potted plants, avocados, central valley fruit, central coast organic strawberries, organic fresh cut flowers, pasture raised meats and eggs, artisan food vendors, cook-to-order cuisine, specialty bakeries, coffee vendors, artisan tofu and soy producers, amazing sorbets, raw-vegan foods and more. A cornucopia of stimulus…..the Santa Cruz market is an experience not to miss!
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The Santa Cruz Farmers Market operates year-round every Wednesday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm, rain or shine. The market has been in operation for almost twenty years and is located in downtown Santa Cruz in the public parking lot at the corner of Cedar & Lincoln St. (Directions) .
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***The Santa Cruz County Health Department does not allow animals in a Certified Farmers Market. If possible, please leave your pets at home. If you do decide to bring your pet, you will need to secure them outside of the market. This does not apply to service animals. Thank you.***
**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.