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:
Dry Bay Fish Co.
Nana Tee’s Salsa
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
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.
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Editor and Chief Eating Officer of PhoenixBites, 2017 Food Writer of the Year (Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame) Taryn grew up in a small town in Illinois with a doting Grandmother who taught her the way around a kitchen and that food is representative of love. Her current quest is to find the love in local dishes and the chefs behind them. In addition to running all things PhoenixBites, Taryn is also a freelance writer, sharing her insight on the best dishes and where to get them each and every month.
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