Hollywood Farmers’ Market
What comes to mind when you hear the term “Hollywood”? Is it red carpets and cameras flashing? Is it the Walk of Fame? Do you think of Capitol Records? Maybe it’s the countless theatres sprinkled throughout the busy streets and newly constructed apartment buildings?
To many, 10,000 people to be exact, Hollywood holds one of their most precious resources…food. Fresh, locally & sustainably grown, organic food to be precise. I’m talking about the Hollywood Farmers’ Market, located on avenues Selma and Ivar. This market boasts 200 vendors, live music, fresh food and good company. Established on May 5, 1991, the Market will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
When I first moved to Los Angeles, I was about six months into my food journey. I had cut out processed and packaged foods and was mainly eating fruits and vegetables. My barren and desolate hometown in New Mexico was a serious bind on my wallet and my choice of fresh food. Fresh was synonymous with expensive. Imagine my delight when I reached the legendary land of milk and honey that is SoCal. You mean to tell me that avocados grow all year round? And my fruit choices consist more than just apples and bananas? I could get used to a place like this!
Within the first few weeks in LA, it became apparent that agriculture is more than just a way of life for the farmers nestled miles away from the smog and bustling cities. Growing, cultivating, harvesting, the very essence of Mother Nature herself flows through the Golden State; it just might be harder to recognize through the concrete, construction, and hours spent sitting in traffic.
The Hollywood Farmers’ Market was created not only to support Californian farmers, but also build a safe place for the community to gather together and celebrate each other. Regardless your background, social status, history, or diet, the Farmers’ Market in Hollywood doesn’t discriminate. Some have attended since they were in their mamma’s belly and, if you’re lucky, can tell you their best kept secrets. Others come for their first time and walk slowly down the street, staring wide-eyed at all the possibilities. It might be that Sundays bring out LA’s finest, or the early mornings convey a sense of calm and relaxation. But no matter who you ask, the Hollywood Farmers’ Market has the best food, the best prices, and the best people. But don’t take my word for it. See for yourself. The Market might just reinvent your definition of Hollywood.
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