Over a dozen growers, a big crowd of a reported 1,200 friendly folks, and a location that had just the right vibe put this in the 4 star spot for several reasons. The produce was local, the location had a great vibe, in a nightclub, but here's the hook. A wall of garage doors added an open air feel, but you were still in the shade...a welcome thing in July and August. People clearly came from all over the valley, and I had the pleasure of seeing at least a dozen friends and neighbors, adding an additional, genuine, home grown social experience as well...something that seems to be lacking in Vegas sometimes. It was kind of cool seeing people from the farmers market drift around the corner to the local coffee shop (The Beat) for some eats and beverages, all adding to that sense of community that is taking root downtown. Some of the growers on site, included: Herbs by Diane* Gilcrease Orchard* UNCE Orchard* McLeod Ranch* Blue Lizard Farm* Colorado River Coffee Roasters* L.A. Specialty* Bloomin' Desert Herbs* Lincoln Co. NV Producers Co-Op* Sweet Tomato Test Garden* Valley Farms and *Crossfire Ranch Produce. More growers are slated to participate. A big thanks to market founder Gina Gavan, I'd love to meet her to thank her personally. You can park right in front of the building, but bring plenty of quarters, as it is metered parking, and those meter cops love cultivating new business in the form of tickets. Avoid the risk, and simply park for free at El Cortez, no validation needed either-Bonus! All things considered, for Vegas, this is one of the better farmers markets I've been to. Just keep in mind we don't have the resources of some other cities, so don't expect a 3rd and Fairfax or a Pike Place Farmer's Market. This one is still worth a visit and tough to beat in Las Vegas.
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