ASCENDKemet Collective Certified Farmers Market

The ASCENDKemet Collective Certified Farmers Market is back at 4325 Wightman in City Heights this Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM to 2 PM. It's an open-air market that brings together local vendors, farmers, and artisans, with a focus on the BIPOC community of San Diego.

There's a specific philosophy behind it. The market was created by and for San Diego's BIPOC community, and it's rooted in cultural pride and ecological stewardship. It champions holistic living, bartering, and access to fresh, nutritious produce, and many of the vendors identify as highly melanated and value a culture of exchange and barter. Beyond the produce, the market programs cultural activities and volunteer opportunities, and it's run by ASCENDtials, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that also offers Kemetic Yoga.

If you're shopping on a budget, the market accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, and SFMNP. There's also a stamp card reward: spend $10 at the ASCENDtials booth to earn a stamp, and a full card gets you $5 in market credit. It's a good way to stretch your dollars while you're picking up your weekly groceries.

This is one of several locations the market operates throughout the year. The City Heights spot at 4325 Wightman St runs on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. From November through March, they have a seasonal Sunday market from 10 AM to 2 PM at 900 W Broadway, and on Fridays from 2 PM to 6 PM, they're at 210 W Island Ave in the Marina District. This Saturday's market is at the City Heights location, 4325 Wightman, between 43rd and Fairmount, from 10 AM to 2 PM.