The Carson Farmers Market will be returning for another season in the Mills Park Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City beginning Saturday, May 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
According to Director Breana Owens, the market is gearing up for another exciting season with some familiar and new faces alike.
We’re excited to have the Carson City Sheriff’s Office volunteers joining us at the market this season,” she said. “We’ll also have groups like 4-H, Carson City Emergency Management, CERT, and the Department of Public Safety joining us throughout the season.”
Some new agricultural products will be hitting the stalls as well, including fresh-milled local flour, lavender, and nuts.
A couple vendors won’t be returning this year, including the Black Rock Bison company who reported earlier this season their herds had unfortunately been compromised and they need time to make sure they are healthy, happy and flourishing in order to rebuild their numbers.
There is still one spot available for the season, Owens said, and they are open to proposals from anyone who makes a “thoughtful, high-quality and locally made” product. Anyone interested in become a vendor can fill out an application at CarsonFarmersMarket.com.
When it comes to ready-made food, Owens said the community has expressed wanting more options, especially that are culturally diverse, and they are actively focusing on bringing in a lunch-style food vendor.
They are also looking for someone to provide kid-focused offerings — something along the lines of face painting, balloon artists, or hands-on activities (especially those that could help kids connect with where their food comes from.)
The grapevine reported there are big changes on the horizon for the market, but Owens said they’re keeping it under wraps for now — “It’s something we’ve been building behind the scenes, inspired by the same focus on fresh food and community you’ll find at the market.”
While you’re waiting for the market to start, be sure to check them out at CarsonFarmersMarket.com to keep up to date on vendors, recipes, and more.
