The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute is turning 20 and you’re invited to the FREE Public Celebration!
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On Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 8am to 1pm enjoy FREE Family-friendly 20th Anniversary Festivities at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market at the Railyard, 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM.
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Welcome the day with a Native American Blessing of the Land and a Native Flute performance by Marlon “Young Elk” Magdalena of the Jemez Pueblo.
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Participate in family-friendly activities including face painting by Facepainterina.
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Enjoy music by local recording artist Robby Rothschild, with a special guest appearance by Round Mountain.
- Enter the drawing for free prizes.
- Take home an eco-friendly, seasonal giveaway.
The Institute’s redesigned website will be launched
with this celebration, available June 25th!
Photos left: Marlon “Young Elk” Magdalena pictured with one of his hand-crafted flutes. Photo: Courtesy of “Young Elk”; center: Dynamic, custom face painting by Facepainterina. Photo: Facepainterina; right: Music by Robby Rothschild, with guest appearance by Round Mountain. Photo: Chris Corrie Photography
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The Del Sur Market opens on Tuesday, July 5, 2022!
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The Del Sur Market is located in the Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center parking lot on Beckner Road—just off of Cerrillos Road—and is open Tuesdays from 3 to 6pm July through September, offering access to fresh local produce, meats, eggs, bread, and more.
Family-friendly and informational events happen every week. On opening day:
- Enter a free prize drawing
SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, Fresh Rx Prescriptions, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Presbyterian Employee Wellness Vouchers are all accepted at the Institute Information Booth.
Photos left: Mother and son vendors Felisa Mendez and Victor Mendez of Mendez Produce. Photo: Gabriella Marks Photography; center: Los Niños de Santa Fe. Photo: Gabriella Marks Photography; right: Chef Ahmed Obo owner of Jambo Café, Santa Fe Reporter’s 2021 “Best Chef” takes home the prize in the Chef Showdown with a young helper. Photo: Christa Dalian
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Tickets now on sale for the Institute’s Foodie Film Night in Partnership with CCA!
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Join us on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 5pm. All tickets are $10, at the CCA Box Office. (1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501, 505-982-1338). Order online
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Join fellow foodies for a screening of East Side Sushi winner of 11 Film Festival Awards including Best Film and Direction (Anthony Lucero) from the Mexican Cinema Journalists.
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The Institute expresses its gratitude to Board Development Chair, Lisa Kantor for her sponsorship of this event.
Photos left: At Reunity Resources composting is a family affair,
Photo: Gene Peach; center: Film poster; right: Poki Tako food dish
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Tour the Santa Fe Farmers Market
Like an Insider!
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Tour leader Mary Dixon (far left) introduces a recent tour to her farmers from Green Tractor Farm. Naturalist, birder, and award-winning writer and tour attendee Priyanka Kumar(far right) illuminates the gift of the land as she takes readers on journeys to “historic and wild fruit orchards, to ancient forests, and along pollinator corridors,” in her forthcoming book |
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FREE Seed The Future Market Tours on Tuesday morning, every first and third Tuesday of the month through November 15, 2022. The one-hour tours begin at 9am in the Market Pavilion.
Over coffee and breakfast sweets, learn how the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute supports local small-scale farmers through impactful programs, and assists neighbors by providing reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Join a knowledgeable Guide on a Tuesday morning stroll through the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. See the wide variety of what’s growing locally, and talk with farmers about their crops and experiences.
Each tour will be limited to ten guests, so register early at eventbrite:
The free tours will end on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
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The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute’s mission is to advocate for farmers, ranchers and other land-based producers; provide equitable access to fresh, local food; own and operate a year-round venue for the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market; and manage programs to help sustain a profitable, locally-based agricultural community. |
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS! |
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These lead sponsors help ensure the sustainability of the northern New Mexico food system as well as nurture the agricultural community and the customers that make the Santa Fe Farmers' Market so successful.
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