The Gilroy Certified Farmers ’ Market had a successful opening day on May 10th ! Community members came out to see their favorite vendors and meet several new local farms and gourmet food purveyors . Among the new farms participating this year are Swank Farms , JSM Organics , and Ledesma Farm , who all bring freshly picked organic vegetables and fruits grown locally and sustainably . New food purveyors include India Gourmet who serves authentic Indian rice dishes , nan wraps , and Chai tea . Mexi-Tamale brings hand-crafted Veracruz style tamales made every Saturday morning . This year , the Gilroy Certified Farmers ’ Market will have an emphasis on weekly kid ’ s craft activities that are nutritionally based and teach healthy eating . Make sure to bring your little ones to the market each week . The Market will also be partnering with the Gilroy Library on cooperative children ’ s programs . Summer will be an eventful time at the market . Look forward to the addition of a grass-fed beef vendor soon . Events at the market will include cooking demonstrations , comparative fruit tastings , and all the best of the summer harvest .
Heirloom tomatoes , fresh picked corn , fragrant basil , unique varieties of stone fruits and sweet melons are all crops to look forward to this season . The Gilroy Certified Farmers ’ Market , sponsored by the Gilroy Demonstration Garden and hosted by the California Farmers ’ Markets Association , is a location approved by the Santa Clara County Agricultural Commissioner . The market is held in the City Hall Parking Lot , 7351 Rosanna St . from 9am-1pm , every Saturday , May - November . The local farmers and food purveyors participating in the market are excited to meet community members so stop and welcome the farmers who grow your food ! See you at the market !
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