Season Begins April 5 by the Scotts Valley Community Center
By Nicole Zahm
The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market is back for its fourth season beginning on April 5. Every Saturday 9am-1pm, spring, summer and fall, a circle of farmers and food artisans will set up their stands to offer shoppers and dinners an array of delicious edibles. Appropriately stationed outside the Scotts Valley Community Center, the market connects residents directly with local farms, is a resource for agricultural education and provides a community gathering place for families, friends and neighbors. Known for its focus on regional growers, three of which are within the city limits, the market delivers a robust selection of organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, pasture-raised chicken and duck eggs, flowers, artisanal meats, breads, seafood, pastries and ready-to-eat cuisine.
In 2013 the Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market truly hit its stride, bringing in a slew of new vendors and expanding its programming. Happy to carry the best of last year into the new season, customers will find food and fun for kids and adults alike. A central Kids Zone and Watch It Grow station reel in the little ones to play and plant seedlings they can take home; the weekly music program keeps the feet stomping with bluegrass, jazz and country blues; and a second round of the Pop-Up Breakfast series puts two farm-to-table, ticketed events on the schedule in which participants sit down to a multi-course meal spotlighting seasonal ingredients and expertly prepared by local chefs.
