FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2015) – The weekly farmer’s market at JetBlue Park, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers, is set to return for a five-month run next month with a grand opening and Spring Training tickets giveaway.
Beginning Nov. 4 and running through March 30, 2016, Fenway South Drive, in front of JetBlue Park, will host the Fenway South Farmer’s Market every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will include fresh local produce, cheeses, fresh pastas, seafood, baked breads, meats, herbs, organic vegetables, ready-to-eat meals, plants, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles and more.
During the opening event on Nov. 4, attendees will be given the chance to win four Red Sox Spring Training tickets each hour at 10 and 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
Parking is free during the weekly events.
“Our vendors are very excited to be returning to JetBlue Park to promote their locally produced products and wares to neighboring communities as well as to Boston Red Sox fans,” said Betsy Ventura, who, along with Jean Baer, owns Local Roots, LLC and will run the market at JetBlue Park each Monday.
Ventura and Baer also operate the Bonita Springs, Coconut Point, Lakes Park, Fort Myers at Florida SouthWestern State College and Sanibel Farmer’s Markets.
“We are very excited that this open-air market is returning to JetBlue Park,” said Katie Haas, senior director of Florida business operations for the Boston Red Sox. “This market is a great kick-off to our busy fall schedule leading into Spring Training and just another one of the unique ways Fenway South is being utilized for the Southwest Florida community.”
Anyone interested in becoming a vendor or providing live entertainment may visit the website at www.BuyLocalLee.com.
For more information, call 239-226-4783 or email jbpevents@redsox.com.
