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Summer may be over, but Utahns can still get fresh food straight from the source on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the kick-off of the new Downtown "pop up" market.
Sponsored by the Downtown Alliance, the market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rico Warehouse, 545 W. 700 South, Salt Lake City. This winter market will "pop up" once each month through April at a different Salt Lake City location. (This week's vendor list is posted below)
Can't make it to this market? There are two other options:
State Fairpark Saturday market • On the first and third Saturday of each month, through March 16, vendors will sell produce, food products, crafts and holiday items at the The Utah State Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 West, Salt Lake City. The market is open this Saturday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Closed Dec. 15 and 29). For information, call 801-538-8400 or visit utahstatefair.com/wintermarket.
Wheeler Farm Sunday market • Produce and other items from local venders will be sold on the first Sunday of every month at Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East, Murray. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through March. The next event is Sunday, Dec. 2. For details, visit wasatchfrontfarmersmarket.org.
Downtown Pop-Up Market Vendor list:
Pierre Country Bakery • Homemade stuffing, pastries, breads and baked goods
Love Muffins Bakery • Gluten-free baked goods
Red Bicycle Breadworks • Artisan breads using local ingredients
SugarDaddy Sweet Shoppe • Delectable desserts using local ingredients
Asian & Heirlooms • organically-grown Asian and heirloom vegetables
Blue Spring Farm • local, organic vegetables
Jensen Farms • apples, pears, and vegetables
Mololo Greenhouse and Nursery • local produce
Paul's Vegetable Farm • chemical-free produce and free-range eggs
Pyne Farms • apples and other tree fruit
Wyomatoes • certified-organic greenhouse tomatoes, basil, and cucumbers
Zoe's Natural Garden • organically-grown greens and veggies
Clifford Family Farm • pork, chicken, eggs, honey and winter greens
Amour Spreads • Artisan jams and marmalades
Cheese Bread Mania • Gluten-free Brazilian cheesebread
Chocolate Conspiracy • raw artisan chocolate and hot chocolate
Dessert Bites • bite-sized and individual-sized treats
Laziz • Lebanese hummus and spreads
Millcreek Olive Oil • extra virgin olive oils
Yummy Products • fresh salsa and other yummy products
Sugared • artisan confections
Tankinz Noodle • fresh pasta in Tuscan and Asian styles
Tequenos Factory • gourmet cheese sticks
Terrapin Station Smokin' Co. • smokehouse products, barbeque sauce, and roasted nuts
Tree Hugger Foods • European-style granola
Blue Star Juice and Coffee • Fresh-squeezed juice and coffee
Chow Truck •Haute Asian Cuisine
Rico's • Authentic Mexican
Lewis Brothers Food Services • Eclectic street food
SugarBear • Kettlekorn, Roasted Nuts & Chainsaw Carvings
Utah State Extension Office Salt Lake • Comprehensive information on home gardening