Los Ranchos Growers' Market & Art Market

Celebrate the 25th season of the Growers' Market!  The next market is Saturday, August 19, 2017,  from 7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. at 6718 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107, in the tennis court parking lot.  In the event of inclement weather, the market will be held in the adjacent community barn. 

25 Years

Join us for the 25th season of the Los Ranchos Growers' Market. Every Saturday from 7:00 am to 12 (Noon) during the regular season.

Peak of the season!  Saturday, August 19th

  • Sampling
  • Face Painting (9-11:30)
  • Lap Dog-A-Looza Adoption Event at the Barn (9-noon)

Fruit:  apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries (various types), grapes, nectarines, peaches, plums (purple, yellow, green gage), raspberries, watermelon

Produce:  black-eyed peas (see Dan Butcher),  corn, summer squash (lots of varieties), tomatoes, cucumbers (various types), sweet/bell and hot peppers, green beans, purple, and yellow wax beans, long beans, new potatoes, onions, egg plant, assorted greens, carrots, beets, garlic, fresh herbs, turnips, salad turnips,

Other local:  eggs, honey, pasta, NM pork, wild Alaskan seafood, grass-fed beef, various breads and pastries (both conventional and gluten free), locally-made granola, seasonal plants, herb plants, house plants, beautiful bouquets including sunflowers and lavender, dried herbs, ice cream and Italian Ice, burritos, pastries, ice tea, lemonade, and more!

Artists Feature Creative and Unique Products:  The Los Ranchos Art Market offers a large variety of beautiful and useful creations handcrafted by New Mexico artisans.  Products include jewelry in various styles and materials, pottery, glass mosaics, painted gourds, leather products, metal art, soaps and personal care products, tee shirts, products made from reclaimed materials, crocheted products, wood creations, quilts and other fabric personal and home accessories, children’s books, candles, and wind chimes.  Come and see what treasures await you! 

Music: Guitarist Rob Roman

 

Upcoming Special Events: 

Saturday, August 26, 7 am - noon: Rio Grande K-9 Barrel Racing demo on the green

Saturday, September 2, 8 am - noon:  Fall Favorites with guest chef Kenny, the Fish Hugger

Saturday, September 23, 8 am - noon:  Chile Celebration / Fall Solar

Saturday, October 21, 8 am - noon:  Costume Day

 

New Growers’ Market Manager

Colene Montoya is the new volunteer manager.  Colene, a Los Ranchos resident, has been a vendor for over 10 years.  Ziggy, her golden retriever, is always at the market with her and loves customer attention!  Colene grows a wide range of vegetables and fruits such as onions, potatoes, tomatoes, greens, strawberries, plums as well as other seasonal items.  Mary Moses will continue to coordinate the WIC program; Cathy Lewandowski will continue to arrange for music; and Sue Brawley will help with paperwork, email and Facebook. 

 

2017 Vendor Contact Information

The Los Ranchos Growers' and Arts/Crafts Market has been operating every season since 1992, and this year is celebrating the 25th season!   For vendors who would like to participate in the 2017 season:

 

Winter Market Season

The market’s winter season is the second Saturday of the month and is from 10:00 A.M. - Noon.  Please visit the Village’s calendar, refer to the posted signs at the Growers’ Market, pick-up a Los Ranchos Village Vision Magazine, or see the contact information above if you would like more information.

 

Sponsors

This wonderful event is sponsored by Village of Los Ranchos, 770 KKOB News Radio, the Weekly Alibi and the New Mexico Farmers' Markets.  A great local resource is the Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments Agriculture Collaborative. 

 

Other Info

The market now accepts WIC/Senior Checks.

 

Map to Market

*Markets will be held outdoors unless there is bad weather then the markets will be in the community barn.