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Growing Strong
Your handy summer farmers market guide.
By Naomi Clegg
9th West Farmers Market
This Sunday market takes place at Jordan Park, next to the International Peace Gardens. Buy produce, honey and handiwork, or watch local musicians and entertainers perform. A token-exchange system allows market-wide debit and EBT payments for produce. Jordan Park, 1000 S. 900 West, Sundays, June 9-Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-
2 p.m., 9thwestfarmersmarket.org
Downtown Farmers Market
The farmers market of all farmers markets, this Saturday bazaar winds around the entire perimeter of downtown's Pioneer Park. Stop and shop with a free bike valet, grab lunch at one of the many food carts and pick up produce and handiwork from local vendors. Pioneer Park, 350 W. 300 South, Saturdays, June 8-Oct. 19, 8 a.m.-
2 p.m., slcfarmersmarket.org
Murray Farmers Market
A produce-focused market (yes!) that claims to be Utah's oldest farmers market, with a great central location in the valley. Murray Park, 296 E. Murray Park Ave., Fridays & Saturdays, July 27-Oct. 27,
9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
facebook.com/murrayfarmersmarket
Park City Farmers Market
Drop by Park City's farmers market on a weekday afternoon. This Wednesday market takes place at the Park City Resort and prioritizes local, organic produce. Park City Resort, Silver King Lot, 1845 Empire Ave., Park City, Wednesdays, June 12-Oct. 16, noon-5 p.m.,
parkcityfarmersmarket.com
Park Silly Sunday Market
For a weekend Park City option, the Silly Sunday Market offers a county fair atmosphere along Park City's Main Street, with costumed vendors and stilt-walking performers; the market sees an average of 13,000 people every Sunday. Main Street, Park City, Sundays, June 2-Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
parksillysundaymarket.com
Sugar House Farmers Market
This family-friendly neighborhood market focuses on local, artisan prepared foods and crafts. Fairmont Park, 1049 E. Sugarmont Drive, Wednesdays, July 3-Sept. 25, 5-8 p.m.,
sugarhousefarmersmarket.org
Sunnyvale Farmers Market
This farmers market, located in a food desert that houses many refugees and immigrants, partners with New Roots to sell produce grown by refugees at urban community farms. It's right off the Trax red line and offers a food pantry, resource booths, produce—including many crops from around the world—and a free kids' lunch and activities. Sunnyvale Park, 4013 S. 700 West, Saturdays, June 15-Oct. 19, noon-
2 p.m.,
sunnyvalefarmersmarket.org
Tuesday Farmers Market
Satisfy your mid-week vegetable cravings with this Tuesday extension of the Downtown Farmers Market, which starts at 4 p.m. and ends at dusk. Pioneer Park, 350 W. 300 South,
Tuesdays through Sept. 24, 4 p.m.-dusk, slcfarmersmarket.org
University of Utah Farmers Market
This late-season farmers market starts in August, with the arrival of the fall semester—but don't worry, it's open to everyone, students and non-students alike. Tanner Plaza, 201 S. 1460 East,
Thursdays, Aug. 22-Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-
2 p.m., sustainability.utah.edu
Wheeler Sunday Market
Murray's Wheeler Historic Farm hosts a Sunday market with produce, canned goods, arts & crafts and food trucks and stands. Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East,
Murray, Sundays, June 2-Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
slco.org/wheeler-farm
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