Photo Contest Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

The Martinez Farmers Markets have it all for shoppers looking for locally-produced organic foods. Right now, it's peak season for tangy tomatoes, juicy peaches and sweet berries.

While you're enjoying the fruits, celebrate National Farmers' Market Week, through August 10. The Martinez Farmers Markets and the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA) are calling all farmers' market fans with an eye for photography to capture the vibrancy of the local market.

Martinez hosts a seasonal farmers market every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Court Street, between Main and Escobar, and a year-round market Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Main Street, between Castro and Ferry.

The pictures will be entered into the "Love My Market" photo competition running throughout August, with a chance to win a two night retreat at Lone Oak Ranch in Reedley.

“We’re really excited about National Farmers’ Market Week,” said John Silviera, Director of PCFMA, as quoted in a press release. “It’s a great opportunity to highlight the benefits of farmers’ markets and we’ll be celebrating with a lot of fun activities and giveaways at our markets.”

To take part in the competition, snap a photo that captures why you love the Martinez farmers markets pick up an entry form at the PCFMA farmers' market booth or email the photo to lovemymarket@pcfma.com. Remember to include the name of the market where the photo was taken. 

Do you go to the Martinez farmers markets?  What’s your favorite thing to get at the market?  Tell us in comments.

-- JB Davis contributed to this report