by Dan Foster Market Participant Updates: Forest and Flour (gluten free and vegan bakery) started October 30 Pimpin’ Chkn (fried chicken, salad and sandwiches) started October 26 Soul (green juice, wilted greens, and flatbread) will start November 6 County Line Harvest returns November 6 Western Sun Floral is retiring from farming after many, many years. […]
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Farmers Market Update – August 2021
by Dan Foster Market Participant Updates: Koda Farms is leaving the market. If you are looking for their rice, you can find it at Rainbow Market and Berkeley Bowl or at our Sunday Marin Civic Center Farmers Market. Moi Eats Vietnamese street food is leaving the market. Their owner loves being a part of the […]
Farmers Market Update – July 2021
by Dan Foster Summer is in full swing. and Covid-related restrictions have mostly been lifted. Eating on site is back, tables and chairs are out, entertainers are performing, and the grassy areas are open for hangin’! Masks are no longer required for folks who have been vaccinated. Stone fruits are peaking, corn is in, tomato […]
Farmers Market Update – June 2021
by Dan Foster While there is no set date yet, we anticipate the return of seating, tables, and entertainment to the Grand Lake Farmers Market in the near future! New Market Participants: Raised Roots – One-man operation farming in Livermore and in Oakland at Castlemont High School. Check him out in the center aisle across […]
Farmers Market Update – May 2021
by Dan Foster Seasonal Updates: Peach Farm has returned with their cucumbers and should have tomatoes soon! Triple Delight Blueberries have returned. Short season, get them while you can! True Love Nursery is selling plant starts. Short season, get them while you can! Lifefood Gardens is adding plant starts. Look for them soon! Lucias Pizzaria […]
Farmers Market Update – April 2021
by Grand Lake Farmers Market Manager, Dan Foster Please Note: The Native American Health Center will continue providing free Covid tests and vaccine registration on-site on a weekly basis. Newly signed and returning vendors: Koda Farms, California’s oldest rice farm and mill, will be joining the market this Saturday 4/3. Fenella’s Berries (organic strawberries, raspberries, […]
Farmers Market Update – March 2021
New and returning vendors: Bowl’d Acai Food Truck – New vendor started February 27 with acai bowls, juices, smoothies, and poke bowls. Everything on their menu is high quality and health conscious. Pound Bizness – New local producer starting toward the end of March makes mouth-watering pound cakes. Grace Orchids – New Farmer starting on […]
Farmers Market Update – February 2021
Brittany Crepe’s last day at the Grand Lake Market was this past Saturday. As the weather gets warmer, look for more artisans to be in attendance. Editor’s Note: Will Finnie, the Coordinator of AIM’s Bounty Box program is looking for additional volunteers at the Grand Lake Market to work either of two shifts. The first […]
Farmers Market Update – January 2021
by Dan Foster –The Native American Health Center will resume providing Covid testing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) distribution on January 9 and continue doing so through March 27. This is a free service – open to everyone. No appointment or insurance is needed We have some new folks starting in the near future: Moi Eat – […]
Farmers Market Update – December 2020
by Dan Foster – The Native American Health Center will be providing free Covid testing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to anyone–no appointment or insurance needed–the first three Saturdays of December. We have been able to find space for some of our Category 3 Artisans (Jewelry & Clothing) to sell for the holidays. Attached is […]