Farmers Markets Spring Up Downtown

Local farmers are prepared for another season of weekly, downtown certified farmers’ markets. The markets began on May 3 and run through October 26. The 6 weekday farmers’ markets are open from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm. There will be two new locations added to the weekly circuit, including East End Capitol Park at 15th and L streets on Thursdays and St. Rose of Lima Park at 7th and K streets on Fridays. Both of the new markets will start on June 2 and continue through September 30.

California certified farmers’ markets provide farmers with a venue to sell their crops directly to the public. Markets eliminate packing, shipping, and wholesale costs and save money for both the farmer and consumer.

Weekday Downtown Certified Farmers’ Markets include:

TUESDAYS
Roosevelt Park, 9th and P streets
May 3 through September 27
Fremont Park, 16th and P streets
May 3 through September 27

WEDNESDAYS
Chavez Plaza, 10th and J Streets
May 4 through October 26

THURSDAYS
Capitol Mall, 6th and Capitol Mall
May 5 through September 29
East End / Capitol Park, 15th and L streets
June 2 through September 29

FRIDAYS
St. Rose of Lima Park, 7th and K streets
June 3 through September 30

Farmers’ Market on the Capitol Mall "Greens"

Starting Thursday, July 29, the first Capitol Mall Farmer’s Market will kick-off the “farm-to-table” movement and the popularity of Sacramento’s Certified Farmers’ Markets.

The Capitol Mall Farmers’ Market will be open every Thursday through September 30 on the “greens” of Capitol Mall between 6th and 7th Streets from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. To optimize access, Capitol Mall will be closed to traffic during the Farmers’ Markets from 5th to 7th Street East bound, 6th to 7th Streets West bound, and Sixth Street will be closed North bound from Capitol Mall to L Street. Ample parking is available in adjacent office towers, nearby pubic garages To and metered street parking on L and N Streets.

The Capitol Mall District was formed by five (5) property owners located on Capitol Mall including: One Capitol Mall, 300 Capitol Mall, 400 Capitol Mall, Bank of the West Tower, Plaza Five-Fifty-Five and U.S. Bank Tower. The District’s purpose is to sponsor and promote events that will energize and utilize the common areas (the “Greens”) of Capitol Mall for the enjoyment of the entire region.

For more about information about the Capitol Mall Farmer’s Market call 916-498-6215. To learn more about Sacramento’s Certified Farmers’ Markets visit: http://www.california-grown.com/ or Marika Rose, 916-601-9737, marikarose@surewest.net

Certified Farmers’ Markets

Downtown will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. providing shoppers with the opportunity to buy California grown produce and flowers at four Downtown locations. For details visit downtownsac.org/farmersmarkets.

• Roosevelt Park (10th & P streets): Every Tuesday May through September

• Fremont Park (15th & P streets): Every Tuesday May through September

• Cesar Chavez Plaza (10th & J streets): Every Wednesday May through October

• Downtown Plaza (4th & K streets): Every Thursday May through October