Partnering with Southland Farmers' Market Association (SFMA), Fontana's Farmers' Markets will be held in two locations, every Saturday from 8am - 1pm. The first location is on the corner of Sierra Avenue and Arrow Boulevard in the Center Stage parking lot, south of the Lewis Library. The second location is on the corner of Cherry Avenue and Live Oak Avenue in the Don Day Neighborhood Center parking lot.
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Residents enjoy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables available every week at the Market. The Southland Farmers Market Association(SFMA) has committed to bringing Fontana residents nutritious, in-season produce so residents have even more opportunities to make healthy food choices.
To provide this service, SFMA organizes the market, locates the farmers, and chooses the best produce for Fontana residents. We hire farmers based on what they grow, how it's grown, and how much of it they grow, said Howell Tumlin, Executive Director of Southland Farmers Market Association. SFMA, a nonprofit organization, has served many areas of Southern California for over 30 years. The Fontana community benefits from this depth of experience by having fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables available to them every week.
Residents are encouraged to attend the Farmers Market to purchase their fruits and vegetables, talk with growers, learn about the various foods and discover many other nutritious foods available at the Market. "A farmers market builds a strong sense of community for our residents and the market is a fun experience for the whole family. Even though we are a large City, something like this creates a small town feel that everybody can enjoy." Said Michael Wright, Community Services Supervisor.
For more information and updates, call the Community Services Department at (909) 349-6900. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the Farmers' Market call the Southland Farmers' Market Association at (310) 455-0181. For more information on the SFMA, please visit their website at http://www.sfma.net
My husband and I went to the one that was supposed to be near Sierra and Arrow this morning (Saturday) and there was nothing there. We asked people who were working nearby and were told that they hadn't seen it there in a while.... [more]
Sporadic attendance by vendors and so-so prices. Even when well attended by vendors it's incredibly small.
Check them out on Saturdays. The fruits and vegetables are fresh and growers love to help you get the best produce. I'm going today to get my produce. Healthy Fontana supports the farmers. Love it.
Fontana's Farmers' Markets are held every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. The Fontana Farmers' Market is located on the corner of Sierra and Arrow. Starting August 1, 2015 there will be a second location on the corner of Cherry and Live Oak.
Contact Information
Contact:
David Arredondo
(909) 350-6542
Location:
8491 Sierra Ave Fontana, CA 92335
Directions:
Location I - Sierra Ave. & Arrow Blvd.
Location II - Cherry Ave. & Live Oak Ave.