Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where and When?
  2. What can I find at the Santa Fe Farmers Market?
  3. Where do the products come from?
  4. Does the Market host special events?
  5. How can I be more involved / sign up to volunteer?
  6. Can I play music / setup a booth for my interest group / etc.?
  7. Is the Santa Fe Farmers Market Organic?
  8. How can I become a vendor?
  9. How can I make a donation to the Market?
  10. Who can I contact about ...?
  11. I have a question not answered here!

  1. Where and When?

    • Saturdays (Winter) - Through April 26, 2008
      • 9am to 1pm
      • 519 Cerrillos Road (map)

    • Saturdays (Summer) - May through early November
      • 7am to noon
      • (May-July) New Mexico State Government PERA building parking lot, 1120 Paseo de Peralta (map)
    • Tuesdays - May 13 through October
      • 7am to noon
      • parking lot of the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA), behind the Santa Fe Children's Museum, at 1050 Old Pecos Trail (map)
    • Thursdays - July 3 through September
      • 3pm to 6:30
      • Santa Fe Place parking lot, formerly Villa Linda Mall (in front of JCPenny) (map)

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  2. What can I find at the Santa Fe Farmers Market?

    You can find hundreds of varieties of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, some available year-round. In addition to seasonal produce, you can always find quality meats, dairy, and eggs; flowers and houseplants; traditional dried foods; superb baked goods; jams, jellies, and honeys; tantalizing body care and herbal products; and original crafts and homespun garments. During the planting season, you can also find compost, worms, and a marvelous selection of bedding plants. Please refer to the crop calendar for more details.

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  3. Where do the products come from?

    Our vendors may only sell agricultural products they grew themselves in our 15 county region, or crafts and processed items they have made with agricultural products from the area. So everything is "from here"!

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  4. Does the Market host special events?

    See our event calendar. Many special events take place at the Santa Fe Farmers Market throughout the outdoor season. Additionally, the Market hosts a few events per year which take place somewhere other than the Market itself. The Market also features live music from local musicians every week.

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  5. How can I be more involved / sign up to volunteer?

    We are always looking for volunteers of all types. Please contact the office and let us know your availability and we will eagerly assist your further involvement ;).

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  6. Can I play music / setup a booth for my interest group / etc.?

    We love supporting local musicians and non-profits during market events. However, we do require prior approval. Please contact the office for more information.

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  7. Is the Santa Fe Farmers Market Organic?

    The Market is not exclusively organic, but many of our growers are Certified Organic, or Certified Naturally Grown, and they post their Certificates or Crop Lists. You can ask the farmers how they raise their crops. We have baskets of beautiful produce grown without chemicals.!

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  8. How can I become a vendor?

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    We have strict rules to protect the quality and character of the Market, as well as an application process. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Santa Fe Farmers Market, please read the Rules and Regulations in the Vendor Resource area of the web site. If you qualify, send in an application (also available at the Vendor Resources area) and we will be in touch.

    Note: There is currently a moratorium on new vendors that sell primarily processed foods, nursery, herbal, or craft items. However, the Santa Fe Farmers Market always welcomes and encourages new vendors of minimally processed food (produce, dairy, meats, honey), so if your product fits that description, please contact us any time of the year!

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  9. How can I make a donation to the Market?

    If you would like your contribution to go towards the permanent site project, you may make a donation to the Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute. If you would like to contribute to the Santa Fe Farmers' Market day-to-day operations, please support our online store or our Mercado and Cafe at the Market.

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  10. Who can I contact about ...?

    All communications should be directed through the office contact information. We look forward to hearing from you!

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  11. I have a question not answered here!

    It must be a good one! Please get in touch and let us know what we're missing.

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