5 Reasons to Go to the Festival City Farmer’s Market

The Festival City Farmer’s Market is the biggest and the longest running farmer’s market in Cedar City.  Come and see the reasons why the FCFM continues to grow and bring weekly visitors on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Food
The most magical part of the Festival Farmer’s Market is finding some delicious new food to bring home with your favorite weekly food purchase. Every visit reveals an opportunity for the foodie to fill their bag full of fresh fruits and vegetables, a homemade pastry, artisanal bread, fresh farm salsa or jam. Come get your bag of salad greens, macarons, refreshing specialty drinks, seasonal fruit, or a gourmet cookie from market bakers. Stop for street tacos or preserves and don’t forget to visit one of the food trucks.

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The Farmers 
FCFM has anywhere from 5-10 regional farmer vendors on Wednesday and Saturday each week. Meet the growers at Nature Hills Farms, Marigold Gardens, Lindy, and others to learn where and how your food is grown. Market farmers love to share their journey, their process, and their tips. They recognize you when you return to their booth and are passionate about the food they grow organically. Supporting local food providers means you get to create nourishing relationships with food providers while getting high nutrient-rich food that has been picked within days. 

The Artisans 
Around 30 artisans including jewelers, potters, painters, textile artists, and creative makers are selling their wares. The FCFM is the perfect spot to find a unique piece of jewelry or home decor that is locally made. There is a gift for almost everyone on your list and an eclectic mix of beautiful items to browse and add to a wish list. Soaps, art, books, blankets, handcrafted leather items and hand-sewn tote bags can all be found at the biweekly market. 

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Live Music – Adding to the ambiance, musicians are invited to play at both the Wednesday and Saturday markets. In fact, the market is large enough to feature two musical groups on both ends of the market. Acoustic musicians can be found singing, strumming a guitar, or playing a variety of musical styles. Bring your change; they are good enough that you will want to tip them. 

DON’T MISS OUT – With two different festival markets each week, there is no excuse to not stock up on your favorite sourdough or vine-ripened veggies. If you sleep in Saturday and miss out on the weekend market, take a stroll through the market on a Wednesday evening and grab a bite to eat or replenish your fruit for the week. Or, go both days to enjoy some live music and the charming small town vibe in downtown Cedar City. ​

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