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Ridgecrest to end city-run Wednesday farmers market; new Saturday market to open in November
Summary
City communications said Ridgecrest will run the Balsam Street farmers market on Wednesday evenings through October; starting in November the city will no longer run the market and a KTS market will operate Saturday mornings in the Tractor Supply parking lot.
Ridgecrest city staff announced that the city-run farmers market on Balsam Street will continue Wednesday evenings through October and will end city operations in November. Starting in November, a market organized by KTS will operate Saturday mornings in the Tractor Supply parking lot.
The change means the city's Wednesday market will continue to run 5 to 8 p.m. through October, city staff said. The announcement described opportunities for residents to “grab farm-fresh produce, check out our local vendors, or pick up a delicious dinner midweek.”
City staff urged vendors and residents to watch the city website for updates and additional event information. The city narration also said to “stay tuned for more exciting events on Balsam Street in the near future.”
Details the city provided: the Wednesday market hours are 5–8 p.m.; the city will stop operating a market after October; and the KTS market will begin running on Saturday mornings at the Tractor Supply parking lot in November. The city did not provide the exact start date in November, vendor application deadlines, or whether the KTS market will use the same vendor roster and vendor fees as the city-run market.
The announcement came in the city’s monthly recap video and is not recorded as a formal council action in the same recording. Residents seeking vendor or attendance information were directed to sign up for city email updates on the Ridgecrest website.
