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Heritage Festivals presents - The 11th Annual Yuma Lettuce Days Festival taking place in Historic Downtown Yuma in the midst of the growing season, honoring lettuce and all of its Yuma grown winter vegetables, January 23-25, 2009. Local growers and shippers will take part in the festivities to honor Lettuce and it's many produce cousins.
Yuma, 'The Winter Lettuce Capital of the World' is celebrating more than just Lettuce during the upcoming Tenth Annual Yuma Lettuce Days. Although the high yields of lettuce grown in the Yuma area is mind boggling, the winter vegetable crops are just as amazing! Over 90 percent of the country's winter vegetable crops are grown in this area! Lettuce leads the way as the number one producing crop grown in the Yuma area.
'Tis the reason for celebration! Yuma Lettuce Days kicks off with the Flag Raising ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the Parsley Stage on Friday. Enjoy the huge array of Yuma grown produce that will be showcased in the Produce Displays throughout the entire event. Come join us to view some of the equipment used to produce our produce.
GET YOUR LETTUCE SEED PACKETS - purchase produce from The Yuma Community Food Bank, or buy a salad at the Largest Southwest Salad Bar daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.to get your seed packets. Participating in contests held in the 100 block of Main Street will also get you seed packets.
FREE Agriculture fields bus tours. Tours will be Friday and Saturday. Check for times and sign up at the Information Booth located at 3rd Street & Main next to the Farmers Market for your time and spot.
Join us in the 100 Block of Main Street for some unique and inventive ways to enjoy The 11th Annual Yuma Lettuce Days.
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