Fenway South Farmer’s Market to return in January; Open Monday afternoons from January to March

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2014) – The weekly farmer’s market at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers, is set to return for a three-month run in January 2015.

Beginning Jan. 6 and running until March 9, Fenway South Drive, in front of JetBlue Park, will host the Fenway South Farmer’s Market every Monday afternoon from noon to 4. The market will include fresh local produce, cheeses, fresh pastas, seafood, baked breads, meats, herbs, organic vegetables, plants, ready-to-eat meals, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles, live music, weekly giveaways and more. 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 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 way to kick-off the Spring Training season 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 www.buylocallee.com.

The Boston Red Sox 2015 Spring Training schedule includes 18 home games at JetBlue Park.

The team opens its exhibition season Tuesday, March 3, at 1:05 p.m., with a single admission double header against the Northeastern University Huskies and the Boston College Eagles. The Grapefruit League schedule launches on the road at nearby Hammond Stadium on Thursday, March 5, against their Chairman’s Cup rival, the Minnesota Twins. The Grapefruit League home opener against the Miami Marlins is set for the following day at 1:05 p.m. The Red Sox will host Minnesota on Saturday, March 7, at 1:05 p.m., the second of nine contests between the cross-town foes.

For more information, call 239-226-4783 or email jbpevents@redsox.com.