Didja ever wonder where the lettuce in your grocery store comes from in the winter? Check out one source during Lettuce Days at Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, 201 North Fourth Avenue, Yuma, Arizona (map).

On March 10 and 11, you can get a taste of the bounty produced in this fertile river delta – and all the delicious dishes that can be created from local products.

The headline attraction at this “agri-culinary” celebration are live cooking demonstrations by Brian Malarkey of San Diego’s Searsucker and Burlap restaurants and “Top Chef 3 Miami” competition, along with an all-star lineup of local talent.

Also on tap, a New Belgium beer garden, lots of Kids’ AG-tivities, a gtotal of five cooking contests, a farmers’ market, fancy vegetable and ice carving, plus a tasting event with an array of specialties from local restaurants, along with wine and beer.

For more information on visiting Yuma, go online.