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CAPTIVA ISLAND FARMERS MARKET
From left, Local Roots co-owners Betsy Ventura and Jean Baer operate the Captiva Island Farmers Market, which will run from November through April on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Shops at South Seas on Captiva.
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The Captiva Island Farmers Market is returning to the island with its first event set for Nov. 4.
Celebrating its eighth season, the market will be held on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Shops at South Seas from November through April. Organized by Local Roots, which is co-owned by island residents Jean Baer and Betsy Ventura, it will feature a variety of vendors and products, plus crafters.
“It’s an excellent activity for the visitors of Captiva that are staying at the resorts and rental properties, and it gives both residents of Sanibel and Captiva a midweek option if they can’t make the Sanibel market,” Baer, who also owns and operates the Sanibel Island Farmers Market alongside Ventura, said.
About 30 vendors will be participating in the Captiva market.
“We’ve got fresh produce. We’ve got lots of different kinds of desserts. We have lunch items, to include crepes, pizza, Cuban sandwiches, chicken salad, barbecue,” she said. “We’ve got fresh crab cakes. We’ve got meals to go and acai bowls.”
Some returning favorites this season will include 12 Seasons Farms, Angelic Desserts, Dynasty Guacamole, Heritage Honey, Jimmy’s Java, and My Exotic Fruits.
Local crafters and artisans will also take part.
“We will have a variety of crafts,” Baer said. “We’ll have jewelry, beach-style clothing, straw hats, wall art, custom-made tin art.”
Pet owners are welcome to bring their family pooches.
“If that’s important to people, this is a good market to come to,” she said.
As in last season, vehicle parking will be located across the street.
“We always encourage people to golf cart or bike if they can,” Baer said, noting that there is limited parking for vehicles. “We have great parking for golf carts and bicycles.”
On behalf of Ventura and herself, she shared their appreciation for the support.
“A big shout out, thank you to South Seas for being the host site and to the residents of Captiva for welcoming us back,” Baer said.
Residents and visitors are welcome to stop by, browse and shop.
“Support local small businesses and share in the camaraderie with your neighbors,” she said.
For more information, visit https://www.buylocallee.com/.
The Shops at South Seas is at 14830 Captiva Drive, Captiva.
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IF YOU GO
What
Captiva Island Farmers Market
When
Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (November through April)
Where
The Shops at South Seas, 14830 Captiva Drive, Captiva
Who
Local Roots
Details
Free and open to community