Aptos Monthly Events
There are lots of interesting things to do at our farmers markets!
Each month we feature activities that promote the importance of supporting regional agriculture, buying local and staying healthy! Keep informed about upcoming events by subscribing to our monthly newsletter or subscribe to the calendar!
APTOS FARMERS MARKET
September 4
Guest Speaker
Author Michael Olson
Olson will be speaking at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College on Saturday, September 4 at 9 am as part of a book to tour to promote the re-release of his book, MetroFarm: The Guide to Growing for Profit In or Near the City.
9:30 am - 10:30 am
September 11
From Market to Table
Cooking demonstration by Chef Elena Salsedo of Sweet Elena's Bakery. Join Chef Elena Salsedo to learn more about Tunisian flavors and dishes from her North African childhood.
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sharpening Services
Knife and tool sharpening by Terry Beech of Sharp Quick.
Dull garden tools, scissors or kitchen knives? Get your tools sharpened while you shop.
8 am - Noon
Lavender Sisterhood Sale
The Lavender Sisterhood, a group of lively divas from the MidCounty Senior Center, will be selling a variety of handmade lavender products including eye pillows, sachets, wands and hand-milled soap. Look for the bumblebee balloon flying high over their booth.
8 am - Noon
SEPTEMBER 18
Guest Speaker and Cooking Demo
Author Barbara Ghazarian
As seen nationwide on the highly-acclaimed lifestyle series, Real Simple for PBS-TV, Barbara Ghazarian, author of the award-winning cookbook, Simply Armenian: Naturally Healthy Ethnic Cooking Made Easy and Simply Quince, will introduce the astonishingly modern Armenian table of her ancestors. In minutes, Ghazarian will make three traditional dishes using fresh market produce: Pickled Fresh Vegetables; Jajek, a cooling summertime yogurt, cucumber, and mint soup; and Yogurt with Quince Preserves, a yummy and nutritious Autumn breakfast or anytime snack. The audience will leave the workshop confident that they will be able to prepare healthy, at-home meals for their families and friends without investing lots of time, money, or energy.
Cookbooks will be available for sale. Book signing will follow cooking demonstration.
9:30 – 10:30 am
Sharpening Services
Knife and tool sharpening by Terry Beech of Sharp Quick.
Dull garden tools, scissors or kitchen knives? Get your tools sharpened while you shop.
8 am - Noon
SEPTEMBER 25
Market Artisans
Select group of artists will be selling locally produced arts and crafts.
8 am - Noon