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SUMMARY:Fresh Finds and Slow Strolls: Carmel Market Returns to The Barnyard
DESCRIPTION:About the Market\nThe Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard returns for the season on Tuesday\, May 5\, offering a charming midweek shopping experience in one of Carmel’s most picturesque settings. Nestled within The Barnyard Shopping Village\, this beloved market invites you to slow down\, stroll\, and savor the best of California’s seasonal bounty. \nDiscover a vibrant selection of just-harvested fruits and vegetables\, handcrafted foods\, and artisan goods\, all thoughtfully presented in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. With its gentle pace and beautiful surroundings\, the Carmel market is perfect for a leisurely morning outing or a fresh start to your week. \nWhether you’re gathering ingredients for upcoming meals or simply enjoying the experience\, the Carmel Farmers Market is a place to connect with local farmers and celebrate the rhythms of the season. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA relaxed\, midweek market with a leisurely pace\nPeak-season fruits and vegetables grown in California\nHandcrafted foods and artisan products\nA beautiful\, walkable setting at The Barnyard\nFriendly farmers and makers sharing what they grow and create\nA perfect stop for fresh inspiration and seasonal discovery\n\nMarket Details\nTuesday\, May 5 (continuing through the season)\n9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nThe Barnyard Shopping Village\nCarmel\, California \nA Friendly Reminder\nIn accordance with California Health and Safety Code\, animals are not permitted at certified farmers markets\, with the exception of service animals. (See regulations here.) \n 
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/fresh-finds-and-slow-strolls-carmel-market-returns-to-the-barnyard
LOCATION:The Barnyard Shopping Village\, 3663 The Barnyard\, Carmel\, 93923\, United States
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SUMMARY:Del Monte Farmers Market Opens for the Season
DESCRIPTION:About the Market\nThe Del Monte Farmers Market returns for the season on Sunday\, May 3\, offering a relaxed and inviting way to start your morning. Set in the back parking lot of the Del Monte Shopping Center (just behind California Pizza Kitchen)\, this beloved market is known for its easy pace\, ample free parking\, and welcoming atmosphere. \nStroll through a thoughtfully curated selection of local farms and vendors\, where you’ll find just-harvested fruits and vegetables\, vibrant fresh-cut flowers\, and a variety of specialty items that reflect the richness of the Central Coast. \nWhether you’re shopping for the week ahead or simply enjoying a quiet Sunday outing\, the Del Monte Farmers Market is a place to connect with growers\, discover what’s in season\, and enjoy the simple pleasure of fresh\, local food. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA peaceful Sunday morning market with an easy\, unhurried pace\nFresh-cut flowers\, including beautiful seasonal bouquets\nPeak-season produce from local farms\nSweet organic strawberries and other early spring favorites\nA convenient location with plenty of free parking\nFriendly farmers and vendors happy to share what they grow\n\nSunday Del Monte Market Details\nSunday\, May 3 \n8 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nDel Monte Shopping Center (behind California Pizza Kitchen)\nMonterey\, California \nA Friendly Reminder\nIn accordance with California Health and Safety Code\, animals are not permitted at certified farmers markets\, with the exception of trained service animals. (See regulations here.)
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/del-monte-farmers-market-opens-for-the-season
LOCATION:Del Monte Shopping Center\, 1410 Del Monte Center\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Del Monte Shopping Center
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SUMMARY:Welcome Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes
DESCRIPTION:The Aptos Farmers Market is glad to welcome Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes\, a longtime community organization dedicated to improving food security and supporting families throughout the Pajaro Valley. \nStop by their booth to learn how local residents\, farmers market shoppers\, and volunteers can help strengthen access to healthy food in our community. Representatives will be available throughout the market to share information about their programs\, answer questions\, and offer ways to get involved. \nWhat to expect: \n\nLearn about local hunger relief efforts in the Pajaro Valley\nOpportunities to volunteer or support community programs\nInformation about food access\, nutrition education\, and local services\nWays to contribute through donations or community participation\nA chance to meet the volunteers working to support neighbors in need\n\nMarket visitors are welcome to contribute by making a cash donation or purchasing fresh foods at the market to donate — a simple way to share the abundance of the farmers market with families who need it most. \nAbout Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes \nFounded in 1989\, Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes is a community-supported kitchen and pantry serving individuals and families across the Pajaro Valley. Through its weekday pantry\, hot lunch program\, nutrition education\, and collaborative partnerships with local agencies\, the organization provides nutritious food\, resources\, and compassionate support to farm workers\, seniors\, families\, and others facing food insecurity. \nTheir mission is simple yet powerful: to help build a healthy and food-secure Pajaro Valley where all people have access to nutritious food and essential services. \n👉 Learn more about Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes (link to https://www.pvloavesandfishes.org)
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/welcome-pajaro-valley-loaves-and-fishes
LOCATION:Aptos Farmers Market | Cabrillo College\, Cabrillo College\, 6500 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aptos Farmers Market,Monterey Bay Farmers Markets
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SUMMARY:Visit the Edible Paradise Booth
DESCRIPTION:About the Booth \nThe Edible Paradise booth is a welcoming gathering place at the market — a space dedicated to seasonal cooking\, culinary inspiration\, and connecting more deeply with the food grown by our local farmers. \nStop by to discover what’s in season\, learn where to find featured ingredients throughout the market\, and pick up recipe cards highlighting each month’s Market Highlights. \nHosted by Annaliese Keller\, writer and editor of Edible Paradise (www.edibleparadise.com)\, alongside Chef Andrew Cohen\, Chef in Residence for the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets\, the booth brings the companion website to life through conversation\, demonstrations\, and shared culinary curiosity. \nWhat to expect: \n\nSeasonal recipe cards featuring market produce and products\nGuidance on what’s in season and where to find it at the market\nMini culinary demos and practical kitchen tips\nAsk-a-chef conversations about preparing unfamiliar fruits and vegetables\nIdeas for better-than-store-bought condiments\, dressings\, and everyday cooking basics\nNewsletter sign-ups and Edible Paradise updates\nA friendly place to stop\, learn\, and say hello\n\nAbout Edible Paradise \nEdible Paradise is the companion website of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets\, celebrating seasonal cooking and the people who grow our food. The site features approachable recipes\, culinary guides\, market inspiration\, and ideas to help home cooks make the most of fresh\, local ingredients — from simple weeknight meals to handmade pantry staples. \n👉 Explore Edible Paradise (link to https://edibleparadise.com) \n 
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/visit-the-edible-paradise-booth
LOCATION:Aptos Farmers Market | Cabrillo College\, Cabrillo College\, 6500 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aptos Farmers Market,Monterey Bay Farmers Markets
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SUMMARY:Cooking Seasonally: Live Demonstration with Bay Living Culinary
DESCRIPTION:oin us for a lively spring cooking demonstration with Chef Jody Lombardo of Bay Living Culinary\, as she showcases how to cook deliciously with the freshest ingredients of the season. \nDuring this live demo\, Chef Jody will demonstrate simple\, flavorful ways to use her popular balsamic glaze to elevate everyday cooking—from fresh market greens to marinating your favorite proteins—highlighting how it enhances flavor and creates beautiful caramelization. She’ll finish by roasting seasonal vegetables\, tossed and glazed to bring out their natural sweetness. Along the way\, she’ll share practical cooking tips\, ideas for using spring vegetables\, samples\, and insights into why supporting local farmers and food producers matters. \nWhat to expect: \n• A live cooking demonstration featuring seasonal spring produce\n• Tips for selecting and preparing farmers market ingredients\n• Ideas for incorporating local products into everyday meals\n• Chef insights\, stories\, and culinary inspiration\n• A celebration of community\, seasonal eating\, and market cooking \nAbout Chef Jody Lombardo and Chef Aunikah Bastian\nChef Jody Lombardo\, founder of Bay Living Culinary\, is beloved at the Aptos and Monterey Farmers Markets for her ultra-premium comfort foods crafted with local\, organic ingredients. With more than two decades of culinary experience\, Jody creates take-home dishes that evoke warmth and nostalgia — from Chicken Pot Pie and Creamy Clam Chowder to globally inspired favorites like Thai-Coconut Curry Simmer Sauce and Beef Bourguignon Shepherd’s Pie. Her mission is simple: bringing people together through food that sparks memory and connection. \nJoining her is Chef Aunikah Bastian\, whose culinary path blends global exploration with a deeply rooted\, community-driven spirit. Aunikah trained at the Institute of Culinary Education and in traditional Japanese macrobiotic cuisine\, and previously cooked at Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. She has since transitioned into freelance cheffing\, offering private culinary services while embracing a more grassroots\, flexible approach to her craft. \nFood entrepreneurship runs in her blood — she grew up immersed in her family’s small popcorn business\, which began with humble pop-ups at markets\, fairs\, and community events before growing into the nationally recognized brand BOOM CHICKA POP. That early experience continues to shape her passion for connecting food\, people\, and place. \nToday\, Aunikah serves as Production Lead Chef\, Kitchen Manager\, and Marketing Coordinator for Bay Living Culinary\, where her talent and vision are helping expand the company’s reach and creative offerings. \nTogether\, Chef Jody and Chef Aunikah bring creativity\, experience\, and a shared love of community to the farmers market — celebrating fresh ingredients and the joy of everyday cooking. \n👉 Learn more about Bay Living Culinary ( https://www.baylivingculinary.com)
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/cooking-seasonally-live-demonstration-with-bay-living-culinary
LOCATION:Aptos Farmers Market | Cabrillo College\, Cabrillo College\, 6500 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aptos Farmers Market,Cooking Demo
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SUMMARY:Celebrating National Nutrition Month with Kids Eat Right (Montage Health)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and educational morning at the market as we celebrate National Nutrition Month with the Kids Eat Right team from Montage Health. \nFamilies are invited to take part in a guided farmers market stroll (9:00–10:00 AM) featuring seasonal tastings\, conversations with local farmers\, and hands-on learning designed to help children and adults discover how to nourish their bodies with fresh\, local foods. Outside of the guided stroll\, visitors can stop by the Kids Eat Right booth throughout the market for samples\, nutrition resources\, and family-friendly activities. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA guided market walk highlighting seasonal fruits and vegetables\nTastings and farmer meet-and-greets\nA kids’ scavenger hunt exploring foods found around the market\nPotter the Otter Market Adventure books for young visitors\nNutrition education resources and take-home materials\n$5 Farmers Market Bucks for the first 50 families or children who participate (while supplies last)\nDried fruit samples provided by the farmers market\n\nAbout Kids Eat Right \nKids Eat Right is a free nutrition education program developed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and offered locally through Montage Health. The program helps children and families build healthy habits through fun\, science-based lessons focused on eating well\, staying active\, and understanding nutrition.\nThrough school programs and family workshops offered in English and Spanish\, Kids Eat Right teaches practical skills such as choosing fruits and vegetables\, reading nutrition labels\, preparing healthy foods\, and making balanced lifestyle choices — all with the goal of helping children grow up healthy and confident around food. \n👉 Learn more about Kids Eat Right (link to program website: https://www.montagehealth.org/about/communityhealth/kids-eat-right/) \n👉 KER Family Workshop Events March 2026 (link to downloadable PDF)
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/celebrating-national-nutrition-month-with-kids-eat-right-montage-health
LOCATION:Del Monte Shopping Center\, 1410 Del Monte Center\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Del Monte Shopping Center
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