UPDATE: Farmer’s Market Means Fresh Produce

Oct. 3: Important Update!

Due to the excessive heat warnings, the Indio Farmers Market will not be open this Saturday, October 5. The Indio Farmer’s Market will be back on Saturday, October 19 with all local vendors, fresh produce, and artisan goods in Downtown Indio. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing the community join us in two weeks.

Fresh Produce Will be Available at Indio Farmer’s Market Oct. 5

INDIO — Fresh produce will be the star of show with the return of the Indio Farmer’s Market, beginning Saturday, Oct. 5, and running through May 2025. The market will take place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Towne Street and Bliss Avenue in Downtown Indio. Visitors can expect fresh, locally sourced produce, handmade artisan goods, and much more.

Operated by CV Harvest Box, the Indio Farmer’s Market will feature a variety of vendors offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, baked goods, crafts, and other locally produced products. This event provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to support local businesses while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Downtown Indio.

“We are thrilled to bring back the Farmer’s Market as a gathering place for the community to enjoy fresh, high-quality goods while supporting local vendors,” said Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith. “It’s a cherished event that fosters community connections, and we invite everyone to join us throughout the season.”

The Indio Farmer’s Market will be a weekly fixture in Downtown Indio from October through May, offering something for everyone, from fresh ingredients to one-of-a-kind artisan items.

According to the Farmers Market Coalition based in Albany:

• Farmers markets are business incubators for young farmers. In 2020, producers of farms that sold local food directly were more likely than all U.S. farms to be female and age 34 or younger
• There are 3.5 times as many U.S. farmers over the age of 65 as there are under 35. Farmers markets provide one of the only low-barrier entry points for new farmers, ranchers, and food entrepreneurs allowing them to start small and test new products. For young and beginning farmers direct marketing through CSAs and farmers markets make up the majority of their income.
  ● Direct marketing farmers experience lower rates of farm business failure or bankruptcy than growers who sell exclusively wholesale.
  ● Farmers who directly market to consumers are more likely to continue farming than those who do not, according to data from the USDA