Farmers’ Market returns to the Hills

Farmers’ Markets are an incredible opportunity. You’re surrounded by the freshest local ingredients possible as well as all local businesses and purveyors. Fresh produce, artisanal and hand-made cheeses, specialty foods as well as flowers, jewelry and various forms of art are all located in the same space; It’s a food lover’s paradise. Often times, the business owners will be present at the Market, so it’s a great opportunity to get to know the hows and whys behind the business as well as to get to know the owners.

The Fountain Hills Farmers’ Market and Art on the Avenue was originally launched in 2008 and has expanded through the past five years. Judi Yates, the co-market coordinator, is currently looking for artists and craftsmen who produce their own original work to participate in the Market on a rotating basis each week. The Market will be open on Thursdays from 11am to 5pm from now until mid-April.

Here are just some of the vendors that will be featured:

Food Vendors:

Avalon Gourmet

Benny Blanco tortillas

Bread Brothers

Claudine’s Kitchen

Double Check Ranch

Dry Bay Fish Co.

Made by Bees

Nana Tee’s Salsa

Nutwhats

PB Americano

Pickled Perfection

Pistol Whipped Pastry

Sogno Toscano Oil

The Tamale Store

Agritopia

Artists:

All Mary’s Treasures, Knit, Crochet gifts

Designs by Linda, Mosaic Tile Work

Transey Lopez Sculptures

Diane Aurenz-Thorpe, Photography

Designs by Diane, Felted Purses and gifts

Created by Bryce, Leather Goods, Knitted Artware

Carena’s Creations, Knitware, Birdhouses

Lucky Lady Bra Straps

So get out there and get to know some amazing local businesses!

The Market is located at the median on the Avenue of the Fountains between Sahauro Boulevard and La Montana Drive.