Farmers Markets busy rain or shine before Thanksgiving

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A lot of holiday traffic and a little rain didn't keep people away from Tuesday's Farmers Market on State Street in Santa Barbara.

Some people picked up fresh ingredients for their Thanksgiving feast, while others bought gifts to bring to their holiday host or hostess.

Charlotte Peake bought sunflowers.

"I got some sunflowers for Friendsgiving Wednesday and thanksgiving on Thursday with the in-laws," said Peake.

Shoppers picked up desserts, too.

Marci's Pies are popular at the Jimenz Family Farm stand out of Santa Ynez.

Nevin Pallad bought the last pecan pie after the other kinds of pies sold out.

"I" really wanted their apple pie but the last one was pecan and that is what we will serve someone will definitely enjoy it," said Pallad

Pallad's son Carson recommends shopping local at the market for the best Thanksgiving items.

Coryell Chavez of Jimenez Family Farm said pumpkin pies are a big seller.

He said customers may still be able to find them.

"It you can't find them and you need them before Thanksgiving go to Tri-County Produce in Santa Barbara or come down to the Solvang Farmers Market tomorrow [Wednesday] from 3-6, I will be there selling pies," said Chavez.

Thanks to Veggie Rescue leftovers at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market don't go to waste.

Kevin Kemp of Veggie Rescue filled a wagon with fresh donations including lettuce and citrus from Fillmore that will go to people in need.

"We are going to take these back up to Santa Ynez to our recipient organizations throughout the county, " said Kemp.

For more information visit https://www.veggierescue.org and https://jimenezfamilyfarms.com or

https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org