The Original Farmers Market is celebrating 88 years of being an iconic Los Angeles destination from July 14-16. (photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market)

The Original Farmers Market is celebrating its 88th anniversary from Thursday, July 14, through Saturday, July 16, with fun activities, music, food and giveaways.

For nearly a century, the iconic neighborhood dining and shopping destination has been a community gathering place at the corner of Third and Fairfax. The three-day celebration features special drawings for market gift certificates, music from the 1980s, food pop-ups, special merchandise and themed crafts for children.

A merchandise tent will open on the plaza from noon to 5 p.m. each day offering new limited-edition posters illustrated and signed by the Ames Brothers, from Seattle, who have also worked with Pearl Jam, LeBron James and other pop culture icons. Farmers Market T-shirts, hats and key chains with a new design showcasing the market’s beloved grocery cart will also be available. Customers can also enter a drawing for a $100 Farmers Market gift certificate. Eight gift certificates will be given away.

Cedars-Sinai will hold a blood drive at the market from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 14-15. For information, visit cedars-sinai.org/programs/blood-donor-services.html.

Food pop-ups and fun activities from many of the market’s most beloved merchants will be held each day of the celebration. To ring in Bastille Day, Monsieur Marcel Bistro will feature an accordion player from 12:30-3:30 p.m., and 5-8 p.m. on July 14.  Huntington Meats and Sausages will offer the “Thrill of the Grill” grilling station each day with a variety of smoked and grilled meats for purchase. A surprise DJ from 93.1 Jack FM will join the Summer Music Series, spinning ‘80s tunes and offering giveaways from 1-4 p.m. on July 15.

The Farmers Market has also announced its Senior Discount Wednesdays Program. Shoppers ages 60 and older will receive a 10% discount at participating merchants from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Merchants include Farm Boy Produce, Farm Fresh Produce, Rick’s Produce, Farmers Market Poultry, Huntington Meats and Sausages, Monsieur Marcel Seafood Market, Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market (excludes alcohol), T&Y Bakery, Kaylin + Kaylin Pickles, Light My Fire and Magee’s House of Nuts.

The Original Farmers Market is located at 6333 W. Third St. For information, visit farmersmarketla.com.