Wednesday, November 5, 2008

DOWNTOWN FARMER’S MARKET STARTS SATURDAY

The Scottsdale Old Town Farmer's Market made its season debut from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.
The market features the best local growers in the Valley, with more than 40 vendors providing a variety of organic vegetables and fruits, flowers, herbs, a coffee roaster and an assortment of handmade items including pastries, jams, and baked goods. The market is located at the Old Town surface parking lot on the northwest corner of Brown Street and Second Street. 
In addition to the great food, events include live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and a variety of displays that highlight community resources, such as free health screenings by Scottsdale Healthcare, plus exhibits by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and the Phoenix Botanical Garden. 
For more information about Downtown Scottsdale activities and events, visit:
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown.asp