In addition to a bounty of fresh and gourmet foods offered by local producers, artisan-made goods, and deliciousness every step of the way, the thriving and ever-growing Midtown Farmers Market offers compelling food demonstrations plus a variety of entertaining live musical performances in March. Voted as the #1 Best Farmers Market in California (and #3 in the U.S.), the Midtown Farmers Market is proudly sponsored by Sutter Health and presented by SMUD.  The open-air market first debuted in 2013 and is available on Saturdays year-round – rain or shine – with spring/summer hours now in effect from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To make the sprawling six-block market as easy as possible to navigate, destinations are identified by themed offerings such as Artisan Alley, Boutique Boulevard, Market Square, Merchant Market, Producers Plaza, Savory Street, the Street Food Sacramento block, and now the Culinary Corridor presented by American Property Management.

The Midtown Farmers Market will also offer a variety of special activations and entertaining music in March presented by SMUD as outlined below and taking place in Market Square located at 20th & K Streets (unless specified otherwise).

Saturday, March 7

10:30 a.m. – The Sacramento Ballet will be sharing an excerpt from a new work set to music by Ben Sollee and encouraging visitors to join them for Visions, a mixed repertoire program presented by their main company.10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Entertaining music performed by singer/songwriter John Alan Connerley.

Saturday, March 14

8 a.m. – Cooking demo provided by Jar Bakery, a woman-owned business that sells focaccia bread mix in a jar (both traditional and gluten-free), in the Culinary Corridor. Samples of gluten-free focaccia available (while supplies last).10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Live acoustic music by Flynn Martin performing familiar favorites with passion and soul.

Saturday, March 21

8 a.m. – Cooking demo provided by Homegrown Inc. where market guests can also learn about their growing process and the benefits of microgreens, in the Producers Plaza. Free samples of delicious, nutrient-dense microgreens available (while supplies last).10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – High energy live music performed by the popular Stout Rebellion known for their mix of Irish and Scottish standards, sea shanties, Celtic punk, and Celtic-flavored originals since 2010.

Saturday, March 28

Owned and managed by the Midtown Association, the Midtown Farmers Market continues to grow and evolve to reflect the thriving and eclectic tastes of the surrounding neighborhood. In addition to title sponsor Sutter Health and presenting sponsor SMUD, ongoing support is also provided by community partners that include Heller Pacific and Fulcrum Properties, Golden 1, Pappas Investments, Honey Bucket, and Paragary Restaurant Group as well as Lime, the Market’s Mobility Sponsor.

In addition to offering numerous public transportation options, Midtown Sacramento is walkable and bike/scooter/car-share friendly with plenty of parking available in nearby garages plus various lots throughout Midtown.

More information about the Midtown Association being voted as the No. 1 farmers market in California and No. 3 in the nation is available here. More detailed information about the Midtown Farmers Market plus a regularly updated market map are available at www.midtownfarmersmarketsac.com. For more information about Midtown Sacramento in general, special events and activities, and the Midtown Association, please visit www.exploremidtown.org or follow on social media – Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploremidtown/ and @ExploreMidtown on Instagram.