Nov 6
Just a quick reminder that we are now CLOSED on Thursdays!
Don`t worry, we are still open on Saturdays until 12/20. However, please keep in mind that we will be closed on 11/29 for Thanksgiving.
If you received the Farmers Market WIC benefit from earlier in the year, please note they expire on November 22nd! So, there are 3 more Saturday markets to use them!
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday, 11/8, for our 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off. Come to the market ready to taste some chili! ...
Nov 5
We`ve sent out our November newsletter to all our subscribers!
This newsletter`s got all the latest market news, special event info, seasonal produce list, vendor highlights, info about using your WIC and CalFresh benefits at the market, and more! Check it out!
To get your copy, click the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/MCFMNews to subscribe. Additionally, you can scan the QR code by taking a screenshot with a built-in Live Text feature on iPhone or Google Lens/Circle to Search on Android. ...
Nov 3
Here`s what`s happening at the market in November!
Now that our Thursday markets have concluded for the year, we will only be 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝟐𝟎𝙩𝙝. After that, we will take a short break and return on 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝟏𝟕𝙩𝙝, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
Don`t miss the 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤-𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖𝐭𝐡!
✅ Ballot distribution starts at 9:30 AM by our Info Booth
🌶️ Tasting will be from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
🗳️ Cast your vote at the market & we will announce the winners to our customers on Social Media!
Please note that we will be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡.
If you received the Farmers Market WIC benefit from earlier in the year, please note they expire on November 22nd! So, there are 3 more Saturday markets to use them!
📍16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto ...
Nov 1
Chef Mark @chefmark__ made two delicious recipes today:
🍲 Spicy Peanut, Sausage, Kale Soup
🍇 Roasted Grape & Whipped Cheese Crostini
Did you try them both? If so, which one do you want to make at home?
Find recipes linked in our bio! ...
Nov 1
Good morning! Bundle up and head over to the farmers market for a morning full of shopping fresh & local! Chef Mark is here cooking up some delicious recipes using market ingredients. Stop by for a sample!
Colder weather is rolling in, which means a lot of great produce for soups, stews, and other hearty dishes! What are some of your favorite meals to warm up with when it`s chilly outside?
We are open until 1pm today, see you here on 16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto 🥕 ...
Oct 31
We are actively monitoring the local impact of the government shutdown on EBT/ Market match services.
To get the most recent updates on benefit availability at the market, please visit us in person.
If you have a balance on your card, you can use it at the market & receive up to $15 in Market Match for fresh fruits & vegetables.
We are open Saturdays only through the rest of the year. The remaining dates are: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, and 12/20.
We will be closed 11/29 for Thanksgiving.
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We will see you all tomorrow 8 AM to 1 PM on 16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto 🥕 ...
Oct 31
We hope you all have a safe & happy Halloween, from all of us at the Modesto Certified Farmers Market 🎃
We`ll see you tomorrow on 16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto from 8 AM to 1 PM! ...
Oct 30
Come out and enjoy our last Thursday market of the year and grab some last-minute Halloween dinner/party snack supplies!
We are open until 1 p.m. on 16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto, see you here! 🥕
Saturdays continue until December 20th and we are taking November 29th off for the Thanksgiving holiday. So, mark your calendars! ...
Oct 29
During the government shutdown the Modesto Certified Farmers Market wants to make sure all of our wonderful customers are aware of the resources available to you and your families during this uncertain time.
What you need to know for the market:
✔️ EBT & Market Match are STILL AVAILABLE at the Modesto Certified Farmers Market! If you have an existing balance on your EBT card, you can use it here. You`ll still receive your Market Match funds to buy more fresh produce!
✔️ WIC (CVB) benefits are expected to be unaffected until the end of the year.
Need additional food assistance? We know many will be turning to other resources. Please check out the links and information below and in our Link in Bio to find help:
Find a Local Food Bank member in California: www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members
Stanislaus County Community Food Resource Guide: schsa.org
We are here for you, Modesto! We encourage everyone to share these resources with friends and neighbors who may be affected. ...
Oct 29
It`s time for MCFM`s Annual Chili Cook-off once again!
Join us Saturday, November 8th, during the market to taste homemade chili made by our wonderful vendors, and vote for your favorite! 🌶️
On 11/8, to participate in chili tasting & voting, you will grab a ballot at 9:30 a.m. from the Information Booth and start sampling chili at 10 a.m. Tasting will end at noon and voting will end at 12:30 p.m. The winners will be announced at the end of the market through social media so make sure you`ve got notifications turned on for our posts!🏅
This event is perfect for the whole family, so mark your calendars and come join us! 🍲
Thank you to @alfred_matthews_gmc_cadillac for sponsoring this event and helping us make it happen! ...
Oct 28
October 30th is our last Thursday market! Be sure to come out this week to take advantage of the LAST Thursday market of the year!
✔️ Saturday markets will continue until December 20th
We will see you this Thursday & Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm, on 16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto ☀️ ...
Oct 25
It was soup day in our cooking demo booth with Chef Emily @pickitcookiteatit
This pumpkin & carrot soup was so tasty and exactly everything you`d want from a fall dish! Hearty pumpkin & carrots with leeks, peppers, corn & cilantro all blended together for some cozy goodness 🤤
Did you grab a sample today? Let us know what you thought in the comments!
As always, you can find recipes linked in our bio! ...
Oct 25
Thank you everyone for coming out to our annual Trick-or-Treat market!
Shout-out to @magicboxplayers for stopping by with an amazing life-size puppet for an upcoming show at the @modestostatetheatre on October 30th & 31st! Be sure to check it out!
As always, we are so grateful for our wonderful community for making events like this feel so special!
Happy Halloween, Modesto! 🎃 ...
Oct 25
Calling all ghouls, goblins, and little pumpkins! Dress in your best costumes and join us TODAY for a spooktacular morning of trick-or-treating at the Modesto Certified Farmers Market!
🍭 Let the kids stroll through the market and collect treats from our amazing vendors while showing off their best costumes!
⏰ Trick-or-Treating starts at 10 AM
📍16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto
We are open 8 AM to 1 PM today! ...
Oct 24
Join us tomorrow for not only our annual Trick-or-Treat market but also a cooking demo with Chef Emily @pickitcookiteatit!
Catch her in the cooking demo booth during the market where she`ll be making a cozy fall soup featuring pumpkins and carrots! 🥕
Don`t forget, Trick-or-Treating starts at 10 am! 🍬
We`ll see you tomorrow from 8 am to 1 pm on 16th St. between H and I Sts. in Modesto. 👻 ...
Oct 23
Its a beautiful morning to be at the farmers market today! Today & next Thursday are our last two Thursday markets of 2025, so grab your market bag and we`ll see you here!
Find us on 16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto we`ll be open 8 AM to 1 PM 🌻 ...
Oct 22
There are just 2 Thursday markets left for 2025!
Take advantage of getting fresh produce twice a week, and be sure to stop by the market tomorrow! There`s plenty of produce waiting to go home with you, like pomegranates, apples, squash, grapes, and more!
We`ll see you tomorrow on 16th St., between H & I Sts. in Modesto, from 8 AM to 1 PM! 🍂 ...
Oct 21
Hey everyone! This Saturday, October 25th, bring the whole family for a morning of Trick-or-Treating at the market! Dress up in costume and stop by each vendor to grab a special treat! We will also offer teal pumpkin items for kids with food allergies so everyone can enjoy the fun! 🍬
📢 As a reminder, Thursday markets end October 31st!
We will see you this Thursday & Saturday 8 am-1 pm on 16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto 🎃 ...
Oct 18
It`s a beautiful morning, indeed!
Head outside and take a stroll through the market! Grab a hot beverage and breakfast while you`re here!
We`re open until 1 PM today on 16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto. ...
Oct 18
It`s a beautiful Saturday for some outdoor shopping! ☀️
Come down to the market today from 8 AM to 1 PM for the best local produce, delicious baked goods, and artisan crafts. Support your local farmers and makers while enjoying this beautiful day!
If you havent yet, check out new vendor Mr. Dim Sum today while you`re strolling the market! Find them near the end of the I street-Library side of the market! Take a look at a sample of their scallion pancakes in the last photo 🤤 SO good!
Music at the market this morning is Fred McCarty 🎶
📍Find us on 16th St. between H & I Sts. in Modesto 🌻 ...