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) .
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,speciality 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!
News from the front line (January 2010):
- THE SANTA CRUZ (WEDNESDAY) MARKET LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ WILL BE OPEN ON 1.20.2010. WE WILL NOT BE CLOSED. HOWEVER, THE WEATHER REPORTS ARE CALLING FOR VERY WET AND WINDY CONDITIONS. SO BRING YOUR RUBBER BOOTS, PARKAS AND BIG SMILES!THE N.O.A.A FORECAST IS CALLING FOR THE WORST OF THE WIND TO BE OVER BY NOON. SEE YOU THERE.
- Blue Herron Farm has returned for the 2010 season. They are located on the second row next to Thomas Family Farm.
- Hodo Soy Beanery has taken a winter break from the market and will return March 2010.
- “Milks Alive” is a new vendor to the Santa Cruz market and soon to join the Westside market, “Milks Alive” was started by Rita Rivera and is a local Santa Cruz company that makes fresh-pressed almond milk blends. The process starts with raw, unpasteurized almonds from Stackhouse Brothers which are soaked for up to 12 hours…this process releases the enzyme inhibitors in the nut sending it into a “sprouting” stage – making the nutrients, enzymes and protein easy for the body to assimilate. All of “Milks Alive” plant-based milks are made in small batches and are a delicious and nutritious beverage that is offered in several different flavors. Stop by Wednesday, meet Rita and sample her delicious almond milks.
- Brokaw Nursery (avocados,citrus) has returned to market. They are currently selling citrus, mangos, cherimoyas, guava and kiwi. They should have their next crop of avocados in mid Feb.
- Snake and the Butterfly is the newest member to our group. They produce all of our own chocolate; they do not remelt. They offer fair-trade, organic chocolate, gourmet marshmallows,truffles and chocolate confections. The chocolate is live (raw) and many of our products are suitable for vegans. To learn more: www.snakeandbutterfly.com
- Medar Street Farm: Located on the westside of Santa Cruz on Medar St. They are currently selling peppers on the back wall of the market.
- Garden Variety Cheese Co.is out of cheese and is planning on returning in Spring or sooner if they have product.
- S.C.R.E.A.M is an exciting new vendor on the third row at the Santa Cruz market specializing in producing sorbets with only fresh seasonal fruits and produce from the farmers market. They do this through a unique culinary process which results in a super rich..dense product without the use of dairy. To learn more please visit their website.http://screamsorbet.com/
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Participating Farms
Row one: Mello-dy Ranch,Vasquez Family Farm,Kashiwasi Fruit,Hamlow Ranches,Happy Boy Farm,Garden Variety Cheese Company,Medar St. Farm, Rainbow Orchard,Live Earth Farm,Twin Girls Farm,New Natives,Four Sisters Farm,Dirty Girl Produce,Nagamine Nursery,Gonzales Orchard.
Row Two: Route One Farm,Swanton Berry Farm,Oso Velloso Farm,Cole Canyon Nursery,Casalegno Family Farm,Frog Hollow Farm,Wilson Farm,Brokaw Nursery,Blue Heron,Thomas Family Farm,Rodoni Farm,Windmill Farm,Morganic Honey,Schmidt Family Farm,Flying Disc(dates),Cavanaugh Colors.
Row Three: Stackhouse Brothers,Molino Creek Co-op,Pinnacle Farm,Mora Family Farm,Green Planet Organic(not currently selling).
Row Three(non-farms):Companion Bakers,Snake and the Butterfly(chocolate),CAN coffee,Farmhouse Culture,Oakdale Cheese,Pensi Pasta,Quick and Easy Indian Food,Golden Sheaf Bread Co.,Hodo Soy,H & H Fresh Fish,Happy Girl Kitchen Co.,La Vie Organics,Healthtime,SCREAM sorbets,Delicious Crepes,Garcia Mexican Kitchen,India Gourmet,Conscious Creations Kitchen,Uncle “Ro’s” Pizza, Snake & Butterfly Raw Chocolate,Milk’s Alive!
***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.***