Market Update for May 30th
Savoring the Peak of Spring
As we wrap up the month of May, the market is officially transitioning into the vibrant flavors of early summer. If you’ve been to the market recently, you’ve likely noticed the colors getting brighter and the aromas getting sweeter.
Shopping directly from the source means you are catching crops at the absolute peak of their growing season. Our farmers are bringing in produce that was harvested at the perfect moment, ensuring your berries are sweeter, your greens are crisper, and your herbs are more fragrant than anything you’ll find on a supermarket shelf. It’s the ultimate way to welcome the warm days ahead!
When you choose to shop at the Camarillo Farmer’s Market, you aren’t just filling your kitchen with peak-season flavor; your Saturday routine sustains local family farms and provides critical funding for Livingston’s bereavement care services right here in our community.
SPECIAL OFFER
Savor the best of strawberry season with these three weekly specials from Kelsy’s Kandy!
Strawberry Almond Crunch Toffee – Almond toffee with bits of dried strawberry pieces topped with semi sweet chocolate and freeze dried strawberries
Strawberry Cheesecake Toffee – Pistachio toffee with bits of dried strawberry pieces topped with cream cheese and strawberry flavored white chocolate with bits of freeze dried strawberries, lemon zest and graham cracker crumbs.
Toffee Bombs – are chocolate bon bons with toffee pieces for an explosion of flavor. They come in 3 flavors: Dark Chocolate/Coffee Bean (made with whole coffee beans home roasted by Butterbeans Coffee Roasters), Dark Chocolate/Crunchy Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate/Strawberry.
FEATURED VENDORS
Bonito Coffee Roasters is a small-batch, specialty coffee roaster based out of Ojai, California.
Founded by Carlos Ramirez, who grew up in Nicaragua, the company is known for its farm-to-cup philosophy, sustainability, and mobile espresso catering.
Bonito’s coffees — single-origin, heirloom naturals, and thoughtful blends — bring a taste of Nicaragua to your hands in Camarillo. Come savor a taste!
Have you stopped by to visit our new honey vendor yet?
Run by Larry Pender — a Santa Barbara native who started tending hives at only 11 years old — Jubilee Honey now maintains more than 6,000 hives that produce some of the region’s finest honey.
Stop by their booth to explore their range of raw honey flavors, including wildflower, raspberry, sage, avocado, and more.
Meet Jennifer and Mark from The Lucky Lab at the Camarillo Farmers Market! They handcraft delicious, gourmet dog treats made with love and the highest-quality, human-grade ingredients. All their treats are free from chemicals, preservatives, and animal by-products—and they even offer gluten-free and wheat-free options.
Jennifer and Mark are always excited to chat about their products and can even take special orders for your furry friends. Come stop by their booth to learn more, and don’t forget to check out their adorable four-legged taste-testers on their website!
If you have not yet visited Dragon Crafts, you’re in for a delight.
This weekend, stop by their booth to meet a small, woman-owned business spreading smiles with handmade treasures!
From cute crochet doilies and whimsical amigurumi to sweet succulent arrangements and one-of-a-kind party favors, there’s a little something for everyone. Swing by, say hello, and find a special treat or gift for someone you love.
Don’t miss the lovely jewelry selection of Mina & Bri Jewelry at the market this week!
This talented mother & daughter duo are the owners and creators of beautiful, handcrafted jewelry using wavy wire, natural stones, and beads.
They also grow their own succulents and air plants to create unique, one-of-a-kind arrangements.
They offer a lovely selection of obelisks, tumbled stones, eggs, and spheres too. Stop by and say hi!
MARKET MASCOT
Start off your Saturday with some fresh local produce, and bring your children with you! They can participate in a scavenger hunt for our Market Mascot, Mark-ado (made by Michelle Cronk of Little This That Gifts) while you shop.
Our little mascot hangs out at a different vendor’s booth each week. When you spot him, stop by the Market Tent to let us know — we’ll have fun reward stickers waiting!
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NONPROFIT OF THE WEEK
Joining us in the Market for the first time this week, the WFVZ Bird Museum is Ventura County’s only natural history museum!
They specialize in birds, nests, and eggs, maintaining one of the largest egg collections in the world. The WFVZ Bird museum is also a research institution which studies endangered birds. Their massive collection is open to the public to deepen understanding and appreciation of birds and nature. Stop by their booth to say hello, and learn more about our local birds and Camarillo’s natural history!
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RETURNING VENDORS:
☕Bonito Coffee returns with their sweet coffee swag (cups, hats, t-shirts) to please the most discerning coffee lover!
🍬Kelsy’s Kandy is back and brings you the best almond toffee you’ll ever taste! This buttery, golden treat with just the right almond crunch will keep you coming back for more.
🍪Sweet Ruth is back with her amazing Indonesian cookies. Some of her popular sweets are the chocolate mochi filled with chocolate ganache and Hong Kong-style sweet bread called Pineapple Buns.
🍵 Teawaves will be at the market with their pre-packaged loose-leaf tea and tisanes. High-quality tea, mostly sourced from China as well as other artisanal family fields.
🍝Zona Little Italy sells their GMO-free products that are made in Italy! They have a range of olive oils, vinegars, pasta, rice, sauces & seasonings.
SECOND QUARTER DRAWING
It’s week nine of quarter two! Be sure to stop by the market tent to update your card, and collect visits to qualify for the next drawing.
Stop by the Market Tent for details.
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📣 This is a reminder that our market opens at 8 a.m. For safety reasons, vendors are not allowed to sell before the market opens. We ensure that everyone is set up and all vehicles are moved from inside the market before opening. We appreciate your kindness to the vendors.
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🐕🦺 Remember, dogs or other animals are prohibited in the market area during market hours. Service animals on leashes are exempt from this policy.
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Need help finding what you’re looking for? Please stop by the Market Tent and chat with our friendly volunteers!
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Please visit our website or Instagram page for the latest updates.
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In addition to the freshest fruits and vegetables, you’ll find fresh coffee, home-kitchen baked goods, freshly baked bread, cheese, cookies, pastries, jam, honey, nuts, dried fruit, organic eggs, fresh flowers, and live garden plants, hummus and salsa, pasta and sauce, fresh local seafood, seasoning blends for dips, marinades, and rubs, microgreens, mushrooms, tamales, soups, tea, yogurt, and sausage.
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Don’t be disappointed if your favorite treat sells out! Instead, you can contact any linked vendors ahead of the market to reserve your order and pick it up on Saturday.
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Agricultural Vendors
Acosta Farm, Adaboy Acres, Alcantar Farm, Angelo Ranch, Arreola Farm (*Returning*), Aventura Gardens, Azteca Farm**, Cardenas Farms/YNT Farms/Cuyama, Chuy’s Berries**, F & F Farm, Fue Thao, Halaby & Verni**, Henry’s Egg Ranch, J & J Farms, Jubilee Honey (* NEW*), Los Padres Orchids, Mulberry Lane Farm, Myriad Flowers, Ojai Microgreens, Rodriguez Berries, and Underwood Family Farms.
** Participate in the WIC/Senior Nutrition Program.
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Food Vendors
Bonito Coffee (Returning), Bonjour! Yogurt, Brothers Products, France Café, Kashlie Krunch, Kelsy’s Kandy (Returning), Kettlestones, La Montagne Des Saveurs Cheese, LaVita Kitchen, Lucky Lab, Mr. Corn Tamales, Nalwaya Foods, Santa Barbara Channel Seafood, Sweet Ruth (Returning), Teawaves (Returning), Tiger Bao, YOUBITE Sausage, Zona Little Italy (Returning).
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Artisans
We’re pleased to have seven local artisans crafting their products at the market this week! Alchemy of Scents (handmade bath & body products, candles), Dragon Crafts (crochet items and succulent arrangements), Little This That Gifts (handmade crocheted/knitted beanies, scarves, stuffed animals, home décor, seasonal items), Mei Mei’s Corner (handmade baby accessories and gifts), Mina & Bri (hand-crafted jewelry, air plant creations, and more), Oats & Ivy Farm (goat milk soap and other bath products), and Simply Smitten Jewelry (hand-crafted jewelry).
