This past season our farmers markets welcomed Chef Jody Lombardo, owner of Bay Living Culinary, who sells a variety of fresh and flavorful take-home comfort foods including pot pies, clam chowder, zesty turkey chili, bone broth, and simmer sauces. Additionally, Jody is taking special orders for Thanksgiving side dishes to make your family feast spectacular...Read More
The Fall harvests are coming in fast and the holiday season is just around the corner. The markets are brimming with apples, pears, pomegranates, eggplant, Brussels sprouts, oranges, grapefruit, dates, dried fruit, and nuts — just to name a few things! If you are planning your holiday menu, be sure to check out our delicious...Read More
Please join the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets in supporting one of our favorite non-profit organizations — Hopes Closet. On Saturday, October 21, volunteers from Hopes Closet will be at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College from 8 a.m. until noon to sell raffle tickets for a chance to win several prizes, including several...Read More
The Monterey Bay Iris Society is holding its ANNUAL IRIS RHIZOME SALE on Saturday, August 12 at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College starting at 8 a.m. Be sure to arrive early for the best selection! A second sale is planned for Saturday, August 19. This is your chance to get healthy iris rhizomes...Read More
We are excited to announce the return of McLellan Botanicals, our orchid vendor, to the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College on Saturday, July 15. With a wide array of stunning orchid varieties including Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, Cynbidium, Paphiopedilum, Oncidium, Odontoglossum, Cattleya, and Mitonia, orchid lovers are in for a treat. As one of the world’s...Read More
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) representatives will be present at the Monterey Farmers Market, located at the Del Monte Shopping Center, on Friday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Their primary objective is to provide support to seniors aged 60 and above who have limited incomes and assist them in obtaining...Read More
After a brief retirement, we are thrilled to welcome back The Great Morgani this coming weekend, July 1! Frank Lima, a beloved icon in the Santa Cruz community, is better known by his street performer persona, “The Great Morgani.” Behind the flamboyant costumes and the mesmerizing accordion tunes lies a passionate fashion enthusiast and a...Read More
The Sunday Del Monte Farmers Market, hosted by the Del Monte Shopping Center, opens Sunday, June 4, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. The open-air farmers market is located in the back parking lot behind California Pizza Kitchen and Yama Sushi. The Sunday farmers market is a more relaxed-pace market and a lovely way to...Read More
From Market to Table cooking demonstrations at the Aptos Farmers Market will feature professional chefs, caterers, and cookbook authors who will provide seasonal cooking demonstrations using locally grown seasonal produce. The cooking events will be the second Saturday of each month, from May through September, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Our first guest chef will...Read More
The Friday Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center will be temporarily moving its location starting on May 5, 2023. The shopping center is making repairs to the parking lots. We don’t know exactly how long it will take, but we are anticipating two – six weeks. The farmers market is moving two...Read More
