Holiday or not, Saturday means fresh produce in northeast Pasadena. The Pasadena Certified Farmers’ Market at Victory Park will be open on the Fourth of July, giving shoppers a chance to stock up on local fruit, vegetables and flowers before the day’s celebrations begin.
Operated by a nonprofit that has run certified markets in Pasadena for decades, the Victory Park market is the city’s largest, gathering California farmers and food vendors every Saturday morning year-round. Shoppers can expect seasonal summer produce — stone fruit, berries, tomatoes and more — along with prepared foods, baked goods and artisan products.
Certified farmers markets connect growers directly with the public, meaning much of what is sold is harvested within days and brought straight from the farm. For home cooks planning a Fourth of July spread, the timing is convenient: a morning trip to the market can supply everything from a fruit salad to a centerpiece bouquet.
The market sits at Victory Park on the city’s northeast side, with ample parking and an easygoing, family-friendly atmosphere. It is a weekly ritual for many Pasadena and Altadena residents — and one that carries on right through the holiday.
The Pasadena Certified Farmers’ Market at Victory Park is open Saturday, July 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Victory Park, 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 449-0179 or visit pasadenafarmersmarket.org.
