Melon Fest a Savory Treat for Concho Valley Residents

SAN ANGELO, TX-- Farmers throughout the Concho Valley will flock to the Farmers Market Pavillion on Oakes St. this Saturday for Melon Fest.

According to a City of San Angelo press release, many of these farmers come from the 75-mile radius around San Angelo.

Customers can buy red and yellow-meat watermelons as well as Cantaloupes and other vegetables and plants you typically find at a farmers market.

Along with the crops, there will be live music, door prizes that include free melons and produce and roughly 30 vendors.

Melon fest starts at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, and runs until noon.

The farmers market typically charges customers $1 for a bundle or a bowl of produce. Cantaloupes cost $1 each, and watermelons are $4 to $6.

The Farmers Market conducts sales each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from the spring through the fall. The selection includes tomatoes, peaches, peppers, okra, squash, zucchini, greens, herbs, onions, leeks, garlic, peas, cucumbers, beans, eggplants, pecans, goat cheese, native Texas plants and homemade goodies.