ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the North County Farmer’s Markets are hosting the Downtown Summer Sizzle on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. This Farmers Market is in celebration of National Farmers Market week, Aug. 4 through Aug. 10, highlighting the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system and an opportunity to showcase the value markets bring to their communities. 

The Summer Sizzle event includes live music by the Quadratones, Chef Chuck with Cardonagh Kitchen providing free food samples and a complimentary recipe that includes ingredients that can be found and purchased from the market. In addition, there will be cider and wine tasting by Bristol’s Cider House and Lone Madrone Winery, which will be available for purchase. There will also be cornhole boards to enjoy while you shop the market.