June is bustin’ out all over — and so are farmers’ markets in South Reno.
Sunday, June 2 was the first day of the seasonal market behind The Grove at South Creek, 95 Foothill Rd. (just off South Virginia Street, across the street from WinCo).
Last summer, I never got around to visiting this particular farmers’ market, which runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 15: https://www.facebook.com/SouthRenoFarmersMarket
But I believe that some weeks, it featured music and family activities along with rural Nevada and Northern California vendors of fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey, condiments, baked goods, grass-fed beef and non-food items such as hats and yard decor.
Regular participation from both vendors and patrons undoubtedly makes or breaks a farmers’ market. “The more the merrier,” all the way around! A well-run market is a true community gathering place, enhanced by cooking demonstrations, entertainment and parades for kids and pets. One of the best models I’ve ever seen is the long-running Redmond Saturday Market in Redmond, Washington: http://experienceredmond.com/events/the-redmond-saturday-market/
As the summer unfolds, the farmers' market at The Grove at South Creek should pick up steam from its close proximity to the South Reno Squeeze In, an extremely busy spot for breakfast and lunch, especially on the weekends: http://www.squeezein.com/squeeze3.html
Other farmers’ markets in South Reno can be found as follows:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays at The Summit shopping center, South Virignia Street and Mt. Rose Highway, through Sept. 28: http://www.thesummitonline.com/reno/?p=4425
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays at Tamarack Junction Casino, 13101 S. Virginia St., through Sept. 27: http://tamarackjunction.com/events-promos/farmers-market
As your mom always said, "Eat your vegetables!" And support local farmers.
As your mom always said, "Eat your vegetables!" And support local farmers.
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