JACKSON, Wyo. — The People’s Market on the Center for the Arts lawn is set to return Wednesday afternoon, June 7, for the summer season.
This weekly gathering from Slow Food in the Tetons brings local farmers, ranchers, food producers, artisans and community together each week from 4 to 7 p.m.
“The 2023 season promises to be the largest one yet,” said Slow Food in the Tetons Executive Director Scott Steen. “There will be a lot of familiar faces as well as several new ranches, food producers and artisans. It’s the most variety we’ve ever had, and we’re excited about the growth of this platform to bring food and community together.”
A complete list of summer vendors can be found at tetonslowfood.org, and patrons can check in weekly at the Slow Food booth for help locating particular producers.
In addition to a packed lineup of vendors, Slow Food is also introducing educational programming at the People’s Markets this year. A monthly Kids Cooking Class series, sponsored by New West Knife Works, is scheduled for June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16th.
In September, marketgoers of all ages will be treated to weekly workshops and demonstrations from local experts, including a butchering class for hunters with Sweet Cheeks Meats, craft cocktails with Jackson Hole Still Works and a demo with Chef Joel Tate from Bovine and Swine. Additional details to come. These workshops will be walk-up and free to attend, no registration necessary.
In 2022, the People’s Market supported 120 local and regional farm, ranch and packaged food vendors, welcomed over 15,000 attendees and facilitated $448,000 in direct-to-consumer sales.
All prepared and packaged food vendors are required to use local or regional ingredients in their products. Look for weekly local ingredient cards at market vendor booths highlighting producer partnerships.
Market patrons are encouraged to walk, bike or ride the START Bus to the Center Park. Dogs must be kept on a leash and are not permitted inside market booths.
