What is in season in Salt Lake City. and what to order when the market changes.

Spring

  • Utah asparagus: Wasatch-front asparagus comes up May into early June at the Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer Park.
  • Spring lamb: Utah ranchers bring spring lamb to the market through April and May, used on Greek menus around Easter.
  • Morel mushrooms: Wasatch foragers bring morels to the market in May; Pago and HSL feature them on tasting menus seasonally.

Summer

  • Brigham City cherries: Pacific Garden orchards in Brigham City ship cherries late June into early July, available at the Downtown Farmers Market.
  • Hatch chiles: Imported Hatch chiles from New Mexico arrive late August through September, fire-roasted at Caputo's and Red Iguana.
  • Utah peaches: Pacific Garden Brigham City orchard peaches run August through September at every farmers market.
  • Sweet corn and tomatoes: Wasatch-front sweet corn and tomatoes peak July through September at Pioneer Park's Saturday market.

Autumn

  • Utah apples: Wasatch and Cache Valley apple orchards run pressing through October at the Downtown Farmers Market.
  • Fall squash and pumpkins: Butternut, kabocha, delicata squash arrive September through Thanksgiving across Utah's farms.
  • Wild game: Wasatch elk and deer season runs October into November, with game on Utah fine-dining menus through autumn.

Winter

  • Utah root vegetables: Cellared carrots, parsnips, beets and turnips stretch from December through March at indoor farmers markets.
  • Ski-season fondue: Wasatch resort dining peaks with Swiss-fondue evenings at Snowbird and Park City lodges from November to April.
  • Citrus shipments: California citrus arrives in volume November through March, used at downtown cocktail bars including Water Witch and Bar X.

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