Although we do not exactly experience winter in Corona, we do have an off-season for locally grown produce. However, with the return of the spring season also comes the return of our local farmers markets! Bring on the fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and the entertainment and community atmosphere that comes along with them! Here are a few of our area's farmers markets to explore!
The Corona Certified Farmers Market
The Corona Certified Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 8:30 AM through 12:30 PM. Shoppers can select fresh produce and poultry from more than 20 certified growers. Along with the food, shoppers will also find BBQ, dessert, lemonade and other tasty treats! The market is located off of the 91 freeway, at the Main Street Marketplace, across from the Fender Museum. This farmers market is approximately a 10-minute drive from Montecito at Dos Lagos apartment homes.
Chino Farmers Market
The Chino Farmers Market is held on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 8:30 PM and is located on 13222 Central Avenue in Chino. It is about a 30-minute drive from Montecito at Dos Lagos.
Galleria at Tyler Mall Farmers Market
The Galleria at Tyler Mall market is a year-round farmers market! It is held on Sundays from 8:30 AM through 12:30 PM in the parking lot near TGI Friday's, and is a 20-minute drive from the apartment homes.
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Farmers Market
This market is open on Fridays from 10 AM through 2 PM at the Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. It is a 15-minute drive to this location.
Riverside Downtown Farmers Market
Visit this farmers market on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM. It can be found on Main Street Riverside, between 5th & 6th, and is about a half an hour away.
Riverside Certified Farmers Market
The Riverside Certified Farmers Market is open every Friday from 8 AM to noon at Streetcar and California Avenues, and is also a 30-minute drive!
If you're looking for something close by, the Corona Certified Farmers Market is the option for you! Have you been to any of these other Inland Empire farmers markets? Do you think they're worth the drive? Share your thoughts with us on Montecito at Dos Lagos' Facebook and Twitter pages!
Additional sources consulted:
http://www.inlandempire.com/farmers-markets-in-the-inland-empire/
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