Stroll through the Original Farmers Market on Tuesday, July 19 during the eighth annual “Taste of Farmers Market,” a food extravaganza that attracts patrons and foodies looking for a culinary adventure.

More than 50 Farmers Market restaurant, grocery and specialty food merchants will offer food and beverage samples. The theme is “All Fired Up,” and for the first time this year, visitors can sample chili made by local firefighters through a partnership with the First-In Fire Foundation. Personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Fire Stations 61 and 68 will prepare and serve samples of vegetarian and “meat-lovers” chili near the clock tower, said Lyn MacEwen Cohen, president of the First-In Fire Foundation. There will also be coloring books and hats for children, and a fire truck will be on display for photo ops.

“What better way to be neighborhood friends than to share fabulous food like firehouse chili ‘all fired up’ by our local, brave firefighters,” Cohen said. “We are delighted to join forces with two of our favorite partners dedicated to a long tradition of public service in Los Angeles – the Original Farmers Market and LAFD. We connect local citizens to their local fire stations. You always find friendly faces and welcome hospitality whenever firehouse chefs are cooking yummy meals.”

The “Taste of Farmers Market” runs from 5 to 9 p.m. The event has become an annual summer gathering.

“The wonderful thing about Taste of Farmers Market is that you can actually eat your way through everything that is delicious at the Market from end to end, savoring both new cuisine and longtime favorite tastes,” said Ilysha Buss, Farmers Market’s marketing director. “We like to add new touches whenever we can to keep the festival fresh, so we’ve incorporated a wonderful community relations element this year with the First-In Fire Foundation partnership. It’s a great way to support the efforts of our local heroes while having some food and fun at L.A.’s favorite gathering place.”

This year’s samplings will include a variety of tastes. Sushi A Go Go will offer spicy fusion lobster, Loteria Grill will serve squash blossom and ricotta cheese tacos, and Huntington Meats will provide samples of Harris Ranch prime rib sandwiches. The French Crepe Co. is serving Nutella crepes, Tusquellas Seafoods will offer shrimp cocktail and Fritzi Dog will serve its K-Town Dogs with Korean ketchup, slaw and crispy onions.

Strolling musicians will provide entertainment, and a crafts table will offer children’s activities.

Adult tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the door. A new special $10 children’s ticket (10 tastes for those 10 and under) is also available. All adult tickets also include two coupons for beer and wine samples and non-alcoholic beverages. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Tickets are available at the Farmers Market Office, 6333 W. 3rd St., or by visiting www.farmersmarketla.com.