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Updated · KSBY News · Apr 28Downtown San Luis Obispo Farmers' Market ranks ninth in USA Today national awards
4 articles · Updated · KSBY News · Apr 28
- The Thursday Night Market is one of only two California markets to make the top 10, selected from over 8,600 nationwide.
- An expert panel nominated the market, with public voting determining the final ranking in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
- Operating for over 40 years, the market features more than 100 vendors weekly and is a central part of San Luis Obispo's community and culture.
Beyond fresh produce, what makes SLO's market a top ten national destination? How does a community market like SLO's differ from an urban one like San Francisco's? Could national fame harm a local market's authentic community feel and affordability? How can home-based food businesses navigate regulations to sell at top markets? With a June 5 deadline, can USDA grants help other markets replicate SLO's success? What is the nonprofit model that propelled this 40-year-old market to national fame?