One way SBCFAN is connecting, aligning, and activating food system actors is by collaborating with Santa Barbara County Farmers Markets, Santa Barbara County Public Health, and Edible Santa Barbara to launch the Stay Home (and Eat Local) for the Holidays Campaign. Together, we have developed a safe, affordable, and healthy option for celebrating the holidays – and supporting our local farmers – during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How It Works
- Shop at a participating farmers market during the week leading up to Thanksgiving, Christmas and/or New Year’s Day.
- Check in at the farmers market info booth and grab a shopping guide (or download here) – includes suggested budgets for small family gatherings, sample menu, shopping list with easy-to-follow market map, and recipes by Edible Santa Barbara magazine.
- Explore the market and discover delicious and affordable in-season produce to showcase on your holiday table.
- Ask farmers market staff if you need assistance finding an ingredient or want advice on recipes or substitutions.
- Enjoy a locally sourced holiday meal with your household.
No matter what you decide to make, you’ll be supporting our local food system while feeding your family a fresh, nutritious meal. From our table to yours – stay home, be safe, and eat well.
Participating Farmers Markets
Starting Saturday, November 21 through the 2020 holiday season
Saturdays
- 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – SBCFMA Downtown Santa Barbara
Sundays
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Route 1 Farmers Market, Vandenberg Village
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – SBCFMA Goleta
Tuesdays
- 2:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – SBCFMA Oldtown Santa Barbara
Wednesdays
- 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – SBCFMA Solvang
How To Budget For Your Family Feast
A common myth is that shopping local is expensive. If you focus on in-season produce, prices at farmers markets are comparable to those you’ll find at the grocery store – and you’ll enjoy the freshest food available, direct from our local farms.
We put together a sample menu with a variety of seasonal side dishes – select four and feed your family of four for just $40. Follow our suggestions or create your own menu based on your family’s favorite in-season produce.
Fill your table with any four seasonal sides for:
$40 Family of 4
$55 Family of 6-8
A shopper who wishes to spend $10 of CalFresh benefits at the farmers market gets an extra $10 to spend on fresh produce. For details, visit the market manager/info booth.
