Summer brings an abundance of market experiences throughout the city, with fresh locally grown produce, artisan vendors and food trucks a plenty, so here is a quick list of what will be out there this weekend. Many vendors and markets accept EBT and give double-up points for produce and packaged foods.
Friday:
La Familia Growers Market
4:30-7:30 p.m.
318 Isleta Blvd. SW
Saturday:
Backyard Market
4-9 p.m.
The ABQ Collective
1321 Eubank Blvd. NE
Summer Sun Mercado
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
607 Osuna Road NE
Downtown Grower’s Market
8 a.m. to noon
Robinson Park
810 Copper Ave. NW
Homegirls Mercado
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
804 Park Ave. SW (southwest corner of Central and Eighth)
Los Ranchos Growers Market
8-11 a.m.
6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
South Valley Growers Market
8 a.m. to noon
3907 Isleta Blvd. SW
Corrales Growers Market
9 a.m. to noon
500 Jones Road
Sunday:
History Day at the Rail Yards Market
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
777 First St. SW
Mile High Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alvarado Park
2000 Alvarado Drive NE
Sunday Market at BnB Café
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
119 Gold Ave. SW
A list of local markets that offer double up points can be found here.