Citrus Heights, CA, A decades old farmers market at Sunrise Mall has decided to relocate to the Sunrise light-rail station in Rancho Cordova, starting March 6.

Weve had the privilege of hosting this weekly event for a long, long time and while its sad to see it go, were pleased it will continue to serve the community, as the light-rail station is only four miles away, said Christi Woodards, general manager of Sunrise Mall.

Sunrise Mall and the farmers market have been in conversations for contract renewal for the last several weeks.  The goal was to develop a mutually beneficial agreement but in the course of the discussions, the farmers market let Sunrise Mall know of their choice to begin operating in a new location, starting next month.

Dan Best, California Certified Farmers Market chief executive officer and general counsel for the California Federation of Certified Farmers Markets indicated a longer-term deal and proximity to mass transit was part of his motivation behind the decision to relocate the market.

We wish Dan and his market many more years of continued success as he begins operations in a new home, Woodards said. 

For more information about Sunrise Mall stores, events and programs, visit www.sunrisemallonline.com or call Customer Services at 916-961-7150.  Sunrise Mall is a 1.2 million square foot super-regional shopping center featuring over 120 stores, eateries and services including Macys, Macys Men & Home, JCPenney, and Sears. 

Steadfast Commercial Properties owns and operates nearly 3.5 million square feet of retail property.  Parent company Steadfast Companies also owns and operates investments in areas of business properties, multifamily housing and hospitality.  For more information on Steadfast Companies, visit www.steadfastcompanies.com.  For retail leasing information at Sunrise Mall, contact James Martin del Campo at 949-623-9101.