There’s nothing quite like biting into a sun-ripened peach picked just hours earlier, or chatting with the farmer who grew the tomatoes you’re bringing home for dinner. That’s the beauty of the South Jordan Farmers Market, and one of the many reasons I hope you’ll join us there this season.
Our Farmers Market isn’t just another weekend event. It’s a celebration of what makes South Jordan so special: strong community, healthy living, and supporting one another. From August 2 to October 11, every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., our Towne Center plaza transforms into a fun, open-air market filled with some of the freshest produce in Utah. At the market, you’ll discover delicious goods from places like Schmidt’s Farm—a family farm in our community that has operated since 1911.
What sets our market apart is its origin story. Before launching the market in 2009, City leaders met with directors from some of the most successful local and national farmers markets to learn what made those markets thrive. What they learned helped shape a vision: a true farmers market in the southwest heart of the Salt Lake Valley, focused squarely on locally produced food, freshness, and community. That vision came to life through a labor of love and in partnership with the Utah Farm Bureau.
While fresh food was integral to the vision, city leaders created the South Jordan Farmers Market to do more than sell produce. It was designed to stimulate our local economy, support existing Towne Center businesses through increased foot traffic and sales tax, encourage healthy eating habits, and improve the quality of life for residents.
Those founding principles are still alive today. Market guidelines require that at least 75% of our vendors are directly involved in food production (produce), preparation, like honey, jam, and
fresh bread, or food education, with the Farm Bureau ensuring this commitment is upheld. The City complements that focus by offering engaging experiences like live music, art, and kids’ activities, including our popular free crafts each week.
This effort also reflects our citywide priority on health and wellness. In the Spring of 2024, South Jordan earned the Healthy Utah Community designation and launched our Healthy South Jordan coalition to deepen our impact. The Farmers Market plays a key role in that mission, making healthy food more accessible while strengthening the social fabric of our community.
The market has continued to evolve over its 16 years, with the addition of SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks benefits accepted at the market, ensuring more families can enjoy fresh, nutritious options.
So whether you’re coming for the produce, the people, or just a peaceful Saturday stroll, I hope to see you there. Fresh produce is good for our health, and supporting our farmers supports our future—helping make South Jordan an even healthier place to live, work, and thrive.
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