Sedona Community Farmer's Market Celebrates Opening of 2018 Summer Season 

SEDONA COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET Summer Season opens in the creek side parking lot at Tlaquepaquelocated at 336 Highway 179 in Sedona where residents and visitors alike are invited to meet local and regional growers, artisan food producers and backyard gardeners. The market is open to the public and held weekly on Fridays 8 am to 11.30 am beginning May 11 through October 12. Our featured local musician on May 11th is Gina Machovina.

Offerings include freshly picked local and AZ seasonal fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, micro greens, authentic gluten free Italian cuisine, raw honey, herbs, organic teas, freshly harvested pecans, raw truffles & chocolates, tamales, hot quiche or whole pies to go, breads and pastries from freshly milled grains, gluten free, jams and jellies, pastured eggs, grass-fed beef, lamb, organic bone broth salsas, pickles, gourmet popsicles, hummus, CBD oil, goat milk soaps and lotions, locally distilled essential oils, healthful tinctures and elixirs, cut flowers, lavender and much more. This year our gourmet chef prepares breakfast a la carte with farm to table ingredients.

Are you considering growing a garden? Look for the Master Gardener booth from the University of Arizona Yavapai County Extension to answer your backyard gardening questions.

“The market aims to support local sustainable agricultural activity and increase the supply of locally grown food. Local food is not only fresher, it also preserves genetic diversity, promotes energy conservation, supports local farm families, builds community, preserves open space, supports a clean environment and benefits wildlife, ” says founding director Katrin Themlitz. The market is W.I.C. certified and also accepts FMNP vouchers. Call (928) 821-1133 or please visit www.sedona-farmers-market.com.