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SANTA FE FARMER'S MARKET

The market that began with a handful of farmers in the late 1960s is now by far New Mexico's largest farmers' market and one of the most widely recognized markets in the United States and beyond.

The Santa Fe Farmers Market represents over 100 active vendors and features hundreds of different agricultural products. To further meet Santa Fe's demand for fresh, local produce, the Market began operating year-round in 2002, and with more and more farmers using extended growing techniques, the "off season" becomes more successful every year.

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News, Events & Announcements

Winter Market: Every Saturday, 9am-1pm

Get your fresh greens, tomatoes, root veggies, winter squash, eggs, cheeses, meats, baked goods, teas, dried chile, original crafts, body care products, and much more! The Winter Market also features live music, a breakfast/lunch concession, and a cooking and gardening gift shop. Saturday farmers' markets are open year round at the new Railyard site. The address is 1607 Paseo de Peralta (at S. Guadalupe St). (See Google map) Ample parking is available across Paseo de Peralta behind Warehouse 21 and down La Familia Way (right past the signs). At the end of La Familia Way is the entrance to the indoor parking garage. Follow the signs. For more detailed directions, see: www.santafefarmersmarket.com/map.

Dog-Sitting at the Market - New Service!

Due to New Mexico Environment Department regulations, dogs are not allowed inside the Farmers Market (in the pavilion or in the vending area) with the exception of service dogs. A group of volunteers is providing dog-sitting service at the Market entrance on Paseo de Peralta. These volunteers will hold your furry friend while you shop. There is no charge for this service, but donations are accepted and encouraged. All donations are given to a dog charity. (Ask the person holding the dog which charity is receiving the donations that week.)

ABOUT THE MARKET

Unlike most farmers' markets in the US, the Santa Fe Farmers Market assures that all products sold by its vendors are always locally grown by the people selling them. 100% of the vegetables, fruits, and nursery plants available at Santa Fe Farmers Markets are grown right here in northern New Mexico. The same goes for at least 80% of the ingredients and materials used to make all processed and craft items. Furthermore, no reselling is permitted. That means that the people doing the growing and producing are the same smiling folks who sell those products to you at Market. Got a question about how your food is grown? You're at the right place, because at the Santa Fe Farmers Market, the salesperson is also the farmer! The Santa Fe Farmers Market is proud of its high standards, and you should be too, because when you shop at Santa Fe Farmers Markets, you are making the educated and healthy choice both for yourself and for our northern New Mexico community.