All are Welcomed!

Every Tuesday from four to eight p.m. Monterey Bay, California holds an Old Monterey Marketplace set up on Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pea. This event has been occurring every Tuesday in old town Monterey since 1991. It never lets a costumer down because it occurs every Tuesday no matter what, regardless of the weather. People want their food and the farmer's market has it! Walking down Alvarado Street will bring rows and rows of vegetables, fruit, meats, etc. for three blocks. Farmers and growers come from all the surrounding areas of Monterey to sell their delicious fresh grown goods to the community for reasonable prices. It's a win-win situation for the sellers and the buyers. All good vibes here for fresh grown purchases, friendly conversations, and the appreciation for mother earth's delicious grown foods. Not only is there tables of food for three blocks long but there are other things for customers who have interest in the arts and crafts area. Old Monterey Market Website says, "Arts and crafts vendors come from around the world, selling treasures from Africa, Colombia, Mexico, Russia, Japan, China, and Yugoslavia, just to name a few." This farmer's market isn't just any old farmer's market. Its food ranges from Chinese to Italian to Mexican and more. The food has one of the most various choices of food a person can get. It gives the costumer an option of what they are craving that day to enjoy for a meal to be cooked hot and ready at that moment or to purchase their own food to cook up for a later meal to enjoy at home. Don't forget the sweet tooth customers. Walking along the block you will see a variety of sweets. You're looking at pies, cookies, muffins, cake, and so much more. Lastly, after all is said and done with the food and crafts you even have the option of taking a part in your community. Monterey Bay's farmer market gives you the option to look at certain events nearby that you may be interested in. Old Monterey Market's website says, "In addition to the products and food we offer, the Old Monterey Farmers Market also includes a variety of community events. You can donate blood through C.H.O.M.P., adopt a dog from the SPCA, register to vote, and enjoy live music from local musicians. During the holidays you can listen to carolers, as they’re dressed in costume straight out of a Dickens novel." This farmer market has one of the largest populations of people to come and join the festivities of food and friends. People will come just to enjoy the day and food together and even make new friends and acquaintances.

Source: http://www.oldmonterey.org/farmers.html