Photo Contest Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

This week, Aug. 4 through 10, is National Farmers' Market Week, and the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA) is calling all farmers' market fans with an eye for photography to capture the vibrancy of the local market.

The pictures will be entered into the "Love My Market" photo competition running throughout August, with a chance to win a two night retreat at Lone Oak Ranch in Reedley, Calif.

The Valley of the Moon Certified Market is open from 5:30 p.m. to dusk Tuesdays behind Sonoma City Hall. The Sonoma Valley Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays in the Arnold Field parking lot at 241 First St. in Sonoma.   

“We’re really excited about National Farmers’ Market Week,” said John Silviera, Director of PCFMA, as quoted in a press release. “It’s a great opportunity to highlight the benefits of farmers’ markets and we’ll be celebrating with a lot of fun activities and giveaways at our markets.”

To take part in the competition, snap a photo that captures why you love the farmers market then pick up an entry form at the PCFMA farmers' market booth or email the photo to lovemymarket@pcfma.com. Remember to include the name of the market where the photo was taken. 

What’s your favorite thing to get at the farmers market?  Tell us in comments.