New Farmers Market Kicks Off July 13

City officials have announced an official start date for the recently approved Sierra Madre Farmers Market. According to a statement released on Monday, June 20, the market will begin operations on Wednesday, July 13.

Repeating each Wednesday, the market will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., though it could end at 7 p.m. during the winter, non-daylight savings months.

Unlike the previous market--which was situated in the public parking lot north of Mariposa Avenue, south of Sierra Madre Boulevard and downtown Sierra Madre--the new market will be held on Hermosa Avenue, south of Sierra Madre Boulevard.

After n an in-town farmers market, the at the most recent meeting, Tuesday, June 13.

The city’s announcement also says that people interested in becoming vendors at the new market should contact Melissa Farwell of Raw Inspiration, Inc., at (818) 591-8161, ext. 806.

Here’s the full release:

"At the City Council Meeting on June 14th, Council approved and awarded a five (5) year contract to Raw Inspiration, Inc., for all management and marketing of the City’s Farmers Market.  The location of the market has changed from the previous location in the Mariposa Parking Lot to Hermosa Avenue, south of Sierra Madre Boulevard to Mariposa Avenue, where it is situated in the downtown area of Sierra Madre. The new market will open on Wednesday, July 13th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with the exception of major holidays.  During the winter/Pacific Standard time the market could possibly end at 7:00 p.m.

"If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Farmers Market, please contact Melissa Farwell from Raw Inspiration at (818) 591-8161 Ext. 806.  For additional information please contact the Community & Personnel Services Department (626) 355-5278."