ALASKA GROWN Know How to Shop Local Buying products with the Silver Hand seal can help you identify authentic artwork and helps promote Alaska Native artists in the marketplace. Similarly, the “Made in Alaska” symbol is your assurance that an item was made in Alaska by a resident artist, craftsperson, or state manufacturer. M arkets bring together local vendors, artisans, growers, and small businesses to offer Alaskan-made goods. From art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, and flowers to plants, fresh produce, baked goods, and specialty foods, markets are a great way to find it all. ANC Market Social Open from May-September, this market in Anchorage lives up to its “social” name with fresh food, live music, and a beer garden. Sitka Farmers Market With a focus on local food, this market in Sitka brings together vendors, food trucks, and farmers to celebrate seasonal bounty all summer long. Anchorage Farmers Market Local produce, seafood, meat, arts and crafts, and more are available May-October at this popular farmers market in Anchorage. Seward Farmers Market Located in downtown Seward, come enjoy fresh produce, homemade food, handcrafted items, and local musicians every Saturday, June-early September. Anchorage Market At Alaska’s largest open-air market, shop up to 100 vendors offering art, photography, apparel, fresh produce, and souvenirs every Saturday and Sunday, May-September. Homer Farmers Market Saturdays and Wednesdays, early May-September, come enjoy the greenhouse, garden, local produce, and more at this scenic market in Homer. Kodiak Farmers Market Local farmers and artisans open their stands July-September at this market in Kodiak, where some of the freshest seafood makes a name for itself. Tanana Valley Farmers Market With many Silver Hand, Alaska Native-focused crafts and vendors, this market in Fairbanks showcases a wide range of artistry, food, and woodworking. Lorenda Johnson (beading), Matt Hage/Travel Alaska (market) Anchorage Farmers Market TRAVELALASKA.COM 53
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