Scotts Valley & Felton markets OPEN with Strawberry Shenanigans on May 4 and May 7
Woo hoo! Let’s do this. Join us for the OPENING CELEBRATIONS at these two fine, seasonal markets in the SC mountains. Start with FREE strawberry shortcake and then get your face painted, make berry art, listen to live music and visit the bicycle book mobile for a market hunt and prizes. SV on Saturday May 4, 9a-1p., Felton on Tuesday May 7, 1:30-5:30p.
2024 Pop-Up Breakfasts – half of tickets have sold
Two Pop-Up Breakfasts are coming at you this season with chefs Brad Briske of Home Restaurant and Diego Felix of Colectivo Felix. Learn more about these unique, coveted events hosted at the Westside Farmers’ Market
Shaping the Future of the Downtown Farmers’ Market
Join us in re-envisioning the future of our beloved Downtown Market!
To ensure the success of the market’s transition to its permanent home, we’re asking the community for input through this 9-question SURVEY. Your feedback is invaluable as we work together to create a thriving future for the Downtown Farmers’ Market.
All Year-Round Markets are OPEN!
Come out and support regional growers and local businesses no matter the weather. As long as it’s safe, let’s get together. Our year-round markets are open rain or shine: Downtown SC, Wednesdays 1-5p, Westside SC, Saturdays 9a-1p, Live Oak/Eastside, Sundays 9a-1p. The Felton and Scotts Valley markets are seasonal and will reopen in May of 2024.
Market Match
When CalFresh/ SNAP participants use EBT tokens at the markets they receive additional Market Match (MM) tokens for FREE, for fresh fruits and vegetables. At the Downtown SC, Westside and Live Oak markets the match is currently dollar for dollar up to $15; $15 EBT = $15 MM. The Scotts Valley and Felton markets are closed for the 2023 season and will reopen in May of 2024. Learn more…
For 30 years Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets (SCCFM) has been committed to your health and to the health of the local economy.
Our family of five farmers’ markets showcases the best in regional organic produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs and dairy, sustainably-harvested seafoods and artisan-made goods.
Purchasing your food through the area’s farmers’ markets ensures that you are getting the freshest, healthiest and tastiest foods while supporting local jobs, increasing local spending and promoting the region’s strong farming tradition.
What’s good for you is good for your community.
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Downtown
Time: | 1-5p |
Day: | Wednesday |
Location: | Cedar St & Lincoln St, Downtown Santa Cruz |
Felton
Time: | 1:30-5:30p |
Day: | Tuesdays, Opens in May |
Location: | 120 Russell Ave, Felton |
Live Oak
Time: | 9a–1p |
Day: | Sunday |
Location: | 15th & Eastcliff Dr |
Scotts Valley
Time: | 9a–1p |
Day: | Saturdays, Opens in May |
Location: | 5060 Scotts Valley Drive, Boys & Girls Club Parking Lot |
Westside
Time: | 9a–1p |
Day: | Saturday |
Location: | Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr. |
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In 1946 Frank Gonzales returned from World War II and bought 10 acres of apricot trees in the Hollister area. He and his wife Mary Gonzales began farming in Hollister when they were married over 55 years ago. They raised three children on the 120 acre ranch. Frank and Mary's son, Gary Gonzales, returned from the Peace Corp in 1972 and began to work the apricot orchard with his father. He has now been managing it for decades. Until 1992 the family sent 60 tons of dried, unpacked fruit to two large wholesalers, Del Monte and Mayfair. When Turkish imports began to flood the market, they had to revision their business strategy. Apricot King began to sell at the farmers' markets, little ones in tow.
Steven’s family has strong ties to the land in California’s Central Valley. In the 1920s, his grandfather, Frank, started a 20-acre vineyard. Henry, Steven’s father, purchased most of the current acreage of Kashiwase Farms in 1948, planted it with peaches and almonds, and built the farmhouse in which Steven’s mother currently resides. After studying pomology and entomology at UC Davis, Steven began farming in the 1970s and converted to organic agriculture in the 1990s. Steven and Lisa live in town with their two children, Sammy and Rachael.
Four Sisters is a five acre organic farm in the hills of Aromas, behind the Monterey Bay in central California. They grow cut flowers, kiwifruit, avocados, apples, herbs, and specialty vegetables, specializing in sorrel and other unusual greens.