Prescott Farmers Market Winter Season 2017

For Immediate Release--[NOV 6, 2017] Local farmers markets open for winter season The Prescott Farmers Market (PFM) will welcome customers for its 4th winter season on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Since 1997, PFM has operated markets of various sizes in several locations. This year?s Prescott winter market will be held at Yavapai Regional Medical Center?s Pendleton Center at 930 Division St. The opening bell will ring at 10:00 a.m. and vendors will sell until 1:00 p.m. ?The market is more than just a place to buy groceries. It?s a gathering space where you can see your community, meet the people who grow your food and support more than 20 local businesses all in one place. When we shop at the market, we help boost our local economy,? said PFM Executive Director, Kathleen Yetman. PFM will be open every Saturday morning through April, except Dec. 23. The Prescott Valley Farmers Market will also be open this winter every Tuesday (except Dec. 26) from 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. in the Harkins Theatres parking lot, at the corner of Glassford Hill and Park Ave. During opening week at the market, customers can find a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, eggs, nuts, grass-fed beef, pork and poultry. Local farmers grow a variety of cold-hardy vegetables, including leeks, potatoes, beets, radishes, carrots, salad mix, parsnips, spinach and kale. Thanksgiving raffle tickets will be on sale Nov. 11, Nov. 14 and Nov. 18. Tickets are $5 each. The winner of dinner for four people, including a heritage turkey and all the fixings, will be drawn at 12:00 p.m. on Nov. 18. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the market on Saturday, Dec. 9. Take a selfie with Santa for $5. PFM staff will take professional photos for your family for $10 each. Customers can swipe their SNAP/EBT, debit or credit cards to receive tokens at the information booth. The Double Up Food Bucks Arizona program allows customers to double their SNAP benefits at the market, up to $20 per market visit. All vendors accept cash. Participants of the WIC program should redeem Cash Value Vouchers directly with approved growers. As a vital part of the economy, the mission of Prescott Farmers Market is to support and expand local agriculture, cultivate a healthy community and increase access to affordable local food. For more information, visit www.prescottfarmersmarket.org or call 928-713-1227. # # # Media contact: Kelley Villa, Market Manager info@prescottfarmersmarket.org 928-713-1227