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Motor Ave. Farmers' Market and Urban Gardening Program!

The Motor Avenue Farmers’ Market is a weekly community event featuring everything from fruits and vegetables to French crepes, hot tamales, and artisanal sauces, as well as handcrafted items by local artists and designers.  There are also fun children's activities such as pony rides and a petting zoo!  The market takes place every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine, from 9am to 2pm on the corner of Motor Ave and National Blvd in the Palms neighborhood. 


We regularly feature:

Fresh fruits and vegetables from certified California growers
Prepackaged and prepared dips, chips, cheeses, salads, sauces
Prepared foods, including some from neighborhood restaurants
Clothing and crafts from local businesses
Free parking at the IMAN Center
Free dog-sitting while you shop
Free bike valet
Cell phone recycling point
Live music
Free raffle for a basket of market products
Children's Activities: petting zoo, pony rides, and NEW! kids castle jumper


Also, The Motor Avenue Farmers Market has developed an urban garden program!  With this program, our intent is to promote the health, synergy, and self-reliance of this local community.  The program will have many specific and measurable benefits to our community and we strongly encourage your involvement in whatever capacity you see yourself fitting in!  The program features a total of five gardens (with room for more), three located at local school campuses and two along Motor Ave.


To check out our urban garden program or additional information about the market, vendors and recipes, go to http://www.motoravenuemarket.com.  You can also visit our facebook for events and special deals!


We look forward to seeing you at the market!

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