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Free Family Fun Festival Returns This Saturday, 5/28/16

May 24, 2016 by Ecology Center

Staying local this weekend? Enjoy free fun at Family Fun Festival this Saturday May 28th at the Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market! Two bouncy houses, skateboarding, face painting, zumba, a quiet reading zone, soccer, craft activities, telescopes, an obstacle course, and so much more! Bring the whole family to our 13th Annual event right next to… Read more »

North Shattuck Farmers’ Market Relocates In October, “Street-Warming” Celebration 10/15/15

September 30, 2015 by Ecology Center

Starting October 1st, 2015, the North Shattuck Farmers’ Market will be operating from a new location, occupying the frontage road that runs alongside CVS Pharmacy and continues into the parking lot of businesses just south of CVS. The market will feature the same array of farmers and vendors, and will take place at the same… Read more »

Día de los Muertos and Halloween Celebration, 10/28/14

October 20, 2014 by Ecology Center

Our annual event to honor deceased loved ones, farmworkers, and celebrate with festive costumes returns to the South Berkeley Farmers’ Market. Please join us, Tuesday, October 28 from 2 – 6pm in honoring and celebrating. This year, a community altar by artist and youth activist Emma Gomez will pay tribute to community members and workers… Read more »

Farmers’ Market Cooking & Preservation Demo: Salsas! 7/19/14

July 16, 2014 by Ecology Center

HuNia’s Kitchen will be out at our Farmers’ Market Saturday, sharing recipes and techniques for canning two kinds of salsa. Try strawberry and peach salsa, as well as corn, peach, and basil salsa. There will be free tastings, prizes, coupons and giveaways of canning supplies! Come say hi to HuNia and try her delicious cooking,… Read more »

Preservation Demo of Smoothies, Syrups and Shrubs, at Tuesday Farmers’ Market, 6/24/14

June 16, 2014 by Ecology Center

We’re hosting a series of food preservation demos at the Farmers’ Market, to share skills on preserving the summer abundance. Buying produce at the peak of the season means you get the best flavor and value, and with some simple techniques you can extend the shelf life to enjoy them (and share them) for longer.… Read more »