Shoppers welcome back Farmers Market for 22nd season

January 15th, 2013
Coral Gables Farmers Market

Carmen and Mayor Jim Cason get a plant-care lesson at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Catherine Grieve, board member of the Coral Gables Community Foundation, staffs the Tour of the Kitchens booth. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Mounds of fresh peppers at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Shoppers make a purchase at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Vendors' booths line Biltmore Way outside Coral Gables City Hall. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

The Farmers Market takes over a portion of Biltmore Way. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Vendors help shoppers complete their purchases. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Strawberries and tomato make a statement in red. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Growers bring fruit and vegetables straight from their farms. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Kelly and Max Sabra from Kelly Family Bakery. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Kids enjoy the Farmers Market, too. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Live music is provided every week at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Florida orangers are a Farmer's Market staple. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Ruben Romeu with his daughter Sophia promoting their Pika Sauce. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Sara Vazquez won a tote bag at the Coral Gables Community Foundation's booth promoting the Jan. 26 Tour of Kitchens. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Sylvia Hurtado, Charles Bradford and Beatriz Gonzalez. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Tony Palazzolo from Lily's Snacks Dog Treats. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Fresh vegetables for sale. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Farm-ripe tomatoes are always in demand. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Shoppers can relax at tables and chairs along the market route. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

There's no shortage of onions. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Orchids are a colorful favorite at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Fruit trees and potted plants are among the array of selections. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Coral Gables Farmers Market

Nursery growers bring potted plants and shrubs to the market. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Carmen and Mayor Jim Cason get a plant-care lesson at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty AlvarezCatherine Grieve, board member of the Coral Gables Community Foundation, staffs the Tour of the Kitchens booth. Photo by Betty AlvarezMounds of fresh peppers at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty AlvarezShoppers make a purchase at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty AlvarezVendors' booths line Biltmore Way outside Coral Gables City Hall. Photo by Betty AlvarezThe Farmers Market takes over a portion of Biltmore Way. Photo by Betty AlvarezVendors help shoppers complete their purchases. Photo by Betty AlvarezStrawberries and tomato make a statement in red. Photo by Betty AlvarezGrowers bring fruit and vegetables straight from their farms. Photo by Betty AlvarezKelly and Max Sabra from Kelly Family Bakery. Photo by Betty AlvarezKids enjoy the Farmers Market, too. Photo by Betty AlvarezLive music is provided every week at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty AlvarezFlorida orangers are a Farmer's Market staple. Photo by Betty AlvarezRuben Romeu with his daughter Sophia promoting their Pika Sauce. Photo by Betty AlvarezSara Vazquez won a tote bag at the Coral Gables Community Foundation's booth promoting the Jan. 26 Tour of Kitchens. Photo by Betty AlvarezSylvia Hurtado, Charles Bradford and Beatriz Gonzalez. Photo by Betty AlvarezTony Palazzolo from Lily's Snacks Dog Treats. Photo by Betty AlvarezFresh vegetables for sale. Photo by Betty AlvarezFarm-ripe tomatoes are always in demand. Photo by Betty AlvarezShoppers can relax at tables and chairs along the market route. Photo by Betty AlvarezThere's no shortage of onions. Photo by Betty AlvarezOrchids are a colorful favorite at the Farmers Market. Photo by Betty AlvarezFruit trees and potted plants are among the array of selections. Photo by Betty AlvarezNursery growers bring potted plants and shrubs to the market. Photo by Betty Alvarez

One of the city’s favorite winter visitors, the Coral Gables Farmers Market has returned, delighting shoppers with just-picked produce, artisan foods, live plants and much more.

Setting up shop on Biltmore Way in front of Coral Gables City Hall, the Farmers Market opened its 22nd season on Saturday, Jan. 12, and continues every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., through March 23.

In addition to its many shopping options, visitors can enjoy live music and attend a tai chi class (8 a.m.), a gardening workshop (9 a.m.) and cooking demonstrations (10 a.m.) each week. Children’s activities begin at 11 a.m.

Admission is free and the public is welcome. To view the Farmers Market weekly schedule, click here.

Photos by Betty Alvarez / Events Photographer