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Sept. 6

What: Country Fresh farmers market

Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com

What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., upper level of Desert Living Center

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product; vendors only accept cash.

Info: 822-7700

Sept. 7

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: Free admission. Varies by product; vendors only accent cash

Info: 953-4321

What: Country Fresh farmers market.

Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com

What: Home Improvement and Backyard Living Expo

The show will feature vendors offering items for kitchens, baths, room additions, doors, floors, roofing, energy efficiency, patios, decks, barbecues and drought-resistant landscaping. Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. will feature Taste of South Point, offering food samples from casino restaurants.

Where: South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

Cost: $5 for adults, free for children younger than 12 as well as senior citizens 55 and older and military personnel on Friday.

Info: vegashomeshows.com

What: Fremont East Entertainment District farmers market

Where: 501 Las Vegas Blvd.

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676

What: Winder Farms farmers market

Where: Galleria at Sunset mall, south parking lot, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Sept. 8

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 900-2552

What: Drip irrigation

Learn how to install a complete irrigation system from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components. Put together a drip system in class. The class is taught by expert staff from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation Division, as well as the Las Vegas Valley Water District Water Waste Team, as part of a partnership with the Springs Preserve.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 9 a.m.-noon

Cost: Free

Info: 862-3760; advance registration requested

What: Gardens guided walk

Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 822-7700

Sept. 9

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 900-2552

Sept. 11

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

Sept. 12

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

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