Information for Vendors

National Farmers Market Week

National Farmers Market week is August 6-12, 2023. Now in its 24th year, National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) is an annual celebration that highlights the vital role farmers markets play in the nation’s food system. Amidst global change, it is now more important than ever to showcase the importance of farmers markets in communities! We’re celebrating BIG at the Midtown Farmers Market this year with some special programming on a very special Second Saturday!

Stone Fruit Showdown

Midtown Farmers Market vendors are invited to participate in a competition to see who can create the best stone fruit dish or beverage for a panel of local celebrity judges. Stone fruits (also called drupes) are fruits with a large “stone” (pit) inside like peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, apricots, pluots, and even olives.

Prizes will be awarded to vendors in five different categories: best overall, best savory, best sweet, most creative, and best looking. Vendors may partner with another vendor for the competition.

The show will be emceed by DJ Klean in the Market Square at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, so participating vendors will need to have someone who can leave their booth and represent their dish/drink for the competition.

Here’s a link to the entry form entries must be submitted by July 31.

Other National Farmers Market Week Programming

• Re-usuable Tote Bag Giveaway at the Market Info Tent
• Kids’ Scavenger Hunt
• Kids’ Arts + Crafts in the Market Square
• Compost Bin Giveaway by the City of Sacramento at Producers Plaza

Second Saturday Programming

• Live Art Demonstration by Owlhaired Designs
• The Garden, beer and wine garden, at Merchant Market by New Glory Craft Brewery and Lucid Wine – Friends/family can purchase tickets through this link.

Sponsors SMUD and IKEA will also be on site for the fun. IKEA will be offering an outdoor furniture set raffle.

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