Many customers come to farmers markets early in the season wondering why they can't find corn, melons, or bell peppers. Farmers and gardeners know that those are examples of warmer-season vegetables and fruits, that require lots of sunshine and heat to grow. Our cooler-than-normal spring delayed many crops, and there has been an abundance of greens, root veggies and salad greens at the market. But now that we are experiencing our normal heat wave, we'll start seeing many of these classic "summer" treats at the farmers markets. This week you'll find corn at Rabbit Run Farm, tomatoes and garlic at Whipstone, peppers at Chino Valley, flowers at Ladybug's Flowers and The Flower Lady, worm castings at All Organics, and melons at AbbyLee Farms. Sunnyside Farm joins us in the community booth with green onions, radishes, and other goodies. Plus:

music from Tim and Sarah Crews

chef demos by the Prescott Slow Food group

guest artist Madeline Groves 

Join us Saturday 7:30-noon! See you at the market!

PS - join us on Facebook: "Prescott Farmers Market and CSA" 

While farmers are still catching up from the cold spring, our area farmers markets are still going strong! Come on out to any of our 3 tri-city markets and enjoy the finest local produce, honey, meat, cheese, foods-to-go, and fun for the whole family! Don't forget, you can use debit, credit and EBT cards at the market (stop by the info booth for your tokens) and WIC checks at FMNP-certified farmers. This week:

Prescott Valley (Tuesday 3-6pm, Harkins parking lot): Annabeth and Carlos woo us with some tunes, Connie Troup sets up her homemade pottery, and Rabbit Run Farm and Chino Valley Farms set out some fine-looking veggies!

Chino Valley (Thursday 3-6pm, BonnFire parking lot): More tunes from Annabeth and Carlos, the freshest veggies from Whipstone Farm, and honey from Eagle Eye Honey (just to name a few!)

Prescott (Saturday 7:30-noon, Yavapai College parking lot): Your favorites are all here! Fresh root veggies, salad greens and cooking greens, tomatoes and potatoes - come on down and check out the selection! Plus: Chef John cooks up a storm, guest artist Walker Bidwell shows off her wares, and Mama's Stolen Horses play us some great tunes!

See you at the market!

Come on down to the Chino Valley Farmers Market today from 3-6pm at the BonnFire Grill Restaurant at 1667 S. Highway 89! We'll have several farmers with fresh produce, gardening advice from the Master Gardeners, home-made granola  bars from AJ's, and so much more!

Chino Valley market will run every Thursday 3-6 pm through September! See you at the market!

Join us at the Prescott Farmers Market this Saturday for the best locally-made bread, tamales, goat-milk soap,  live plants for your garden, and local produce and fruit of all kinds! Salad mix, herbs, carrots, green onions, cooking greens, eggs, and so much more!

live chef demo: Chef Molly from the Prescott College Crossroads Cafe

musician: Annabeth McNamara (check out her blog about music and local food: www.greenmusician.wordpress.com)

featured artist: Karen Ledin - local glass artist

Plus - don't forget that Prescott Valley and Chino Valley markets begin this week!

Prescott Valley, 3-6pm in the ED on the corner of Glassford Hill and Park Ave.

Chino Valley, 3-6pm at the Bonnfire Grill on S. Highway 89 

See you at the market! 

This week at the Prescott Farmers Market: kale, chard, radishes, carrots, live herbs, grass-fed beef and chicken, goat-milk soaps, jams and jellies, free-range eggs, and so much more! Plus:

musician: local favorites Cat and Chuck

guest artist: stained glass artist Lee Ross

community booth: Skyview School, celebrating their agricultural curriculum and selling live herbs!

Come on down and celebrate the best of our local agriculture! See you at the market: 7:30am-noon at Yavapai College's main parking lot

The Prescott Farmers Market will open this Saturday, May 15th at 7:30am! Come on down early for the best selection, as quantities are a little low at the beginning of the year. Live music, chef demos, local produce, great home-made products...what more could you ask for?

Featured vendor: Rainbow Valley Nursery! Denise and Sheri made delicious farmers cheese, gnochi, butter, and so much more (and they'll give you a sample)!

Chef Todd will cook us up some great samples from everything available at the market

Musical group and farmers market favorites "Coco and Lafe" are touring the country - beginning with our market!

See you at the market!

(April 15, 2010) Prescott, Arizona-The Prescott Farmers Market (PFM) will begin its 14^th season on Saturday, May 15 in the main parking lot at Yavapai College. This year’s market will include farm-fresh, locally grown produce, meat and dairy, honey, baked goods, tamales and BBQ, agricultural crafts, body care products, gourmet foods, starter plants, advice from local growers, chef demos and samples, live music, special events, and much more! The market will occur Saturday mornings through October 30.

The PFM will also operate markets in Prescott Valley and Chino Valley. The Prescott Valley Farmers Market will run Tuesday afternoons June 1 through September 28 in the Entertainment District, and the Chino Valley Farmers Market will run Thursday afternoons June 3 through September 30 in downtown Chino Valley.

The PFM is currently accepting local vendors, artists, volunteers, musicians and chefs who would like to sell, perform, or otherwise support any of the tri-city markets. Please apply at www.prescottfarmersmarket.org. 

The Prescott Farmers Market is an agricultural cooperative of Yavapai County agricultural producers. The markets are “growers only” and permit no re-selling. All vendors grow their own produce in Arizona or make their food or crafts with Arizona-grown products. To find out more about the PFM, call 713-1227 or visit www.prescottfarmersmarket.org.

The Prescott Farmers Market is expanding and will operate three markets this year: Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Chino Valley.

Prescott Farmers Market:
Saturdays, May 15-October 30 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
main parking lot of Yavapai College, 11oo E. Sheldon St.

Prescott Valley Farmers Market:
Tuesdays, June 1-September 28 3-6 pm
Entertainment District, location TBA

Chino Valley Farmers Market:
Thursday, June 3-September 30 3-6 pm
Bonn Fire Grill Restaurant, 1667 S. Highway 89

We're looking forward to another great year, and can't wait for you all to join us!