Market Update for August 1st
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
This Saturday, August 1st, marks the kickoff of National Farmers Market Week across the country! This week honors the powerful role that local markets play in connecting communities, preserving regional farmland, and delivering the freshest food possible straight to your table.
Our farmers markets nourish our neighborhoods, strengthen our local economies, and help cultivate relationships between growers and consumers. We are proud to celebrate National Farmers Market Week and to support our local farmers and vendors who feed our families and bring us together.
As we move into August, you will find the peak of summer’s sweetest harvest in our stalls this weekend. From field-fresh stone fruit to sun-ripened tomatoes and freshly picked herbs, there’s no better place to stock up for your weekend meals. When you shop with our local growers, you’re getting produce picked at the peak of flavor while keeping your food dollars right here in our local economy.
Come celebrate National Farmers Market Week with us this Saturday morning, grab the best of the August harvest, and thank the farmers who feed our community!
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST VENDOR
We are excited to welcome Rafiki Natural Foods to the Camarillo Farmers Market this Saturday, August 1!
- What They Bring: Premium roasted cashews and handcrafted cashew butter.
- Why You’ll Love Them: Simple, high-quality ingredients with no unnecessary additive, just rich, delicious flavor.
- Global Impact: Sourced directly from over 11,000 smallholder farming families in Kenya.
Stop by their table this Saturday to give them a warm Camarillo welcome and sample their delicious lineup!
SPECIAL OFFERS
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Bliss Street Baked Goods will be offering two specials this week!
Deya Jacob will be back at the market with a scrumptious nectarine-lime jam that brings a tangy sweetness to any dish.
She will also be featuring her sweet and spicy gingerbread starfish, delicious on the tastebuds and gentle on the stomach.
Other delectable treats include her lemon-pistachio shortbread, kumquat-cranberry coffee cake, outrageous brownies and many more. Stop by her booth on Saturday to explore.
Kashlie Krunch – a small, purpose-driven business created by two sisters with big hearts – is bringing two new flavors to the market this week!
Their original granola is a rich mix of almonds, pecans, and cranberry.
NEW FLAVORS:
- Walnut and pecans with blueberries
- Pistachio, cashew, and pecan with cherries
All of Kashlie Krunch’s granola are made with organic ingredients and have the same seeds and gluten-free oats. In addition to the Camarillo Farmer’s Market, you can find them at Somis Nut House.
FEATURED VENDORS
Stop by to visit Mulberry Lane Farm’s booth this week, and learn why they bring a shared family passion to local farming!
Nestled on a six-acre mountainside in Somis, Mulberry Lane Farm is home to tropical and rare fruit trees from around the world, and to the wonderful Meier family. Ron and Karen, along with their sons Steve and Tom (both proud farmers with Down syndrome), enjoy caring for the land every single day.
You’ll find them out on the farm in their overalls tending the raised garden beds, picking fresh fruit and veggies, composting, saving seeds, and pruning trees – or simply enjoying a well-earned break under the mulberry tree.
Come say hi and take home some fresh-picked produce. Every harvest comes with a whole lot of heart.
Meet Carina and David Mohr, the wonderful family behind YOUBITE Sausage, right here in Camarillo! They’re passionate about creating authentic German sausages with flavors that will make your taste buds dance.
From bratwursts to smoky franks and savory baked bologna, YOUBITE offers something delicious for every sausage lover. Their products are handcrafted with fine ingredients and high-quality cuts of meat; they never use MSG or mechanically separated meat.
Stop by their booth to say hi to Carina and David, and don’t forget to check out their seasonal specialties for fresh, tasty twists! See if you can taste the difference with YOUBITE Sausage.
Gary Eilers Stained Glass art brings color and craftsmanship to the Camarillo Farmers Market. From dazzling suncatchers to charming nightlights, each piece is carefully made with attention to detail and a love for the craft.
Looking for something extra special? Gary also invites custom orders. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or want a one-of-a-kind gift, hiswork adds a splash of artistry and joy to everyday life.
Stop by his booth to see the light shine through his beautiful designs and chat with Gary about how he brings glass to life!
Mark Slaughter of MAS Jewelry Designs combines two lifelong passions in his art: handcrafted jewelry and wildlife photography. A self-taught silversmith since the 1970s, Mark creates simple, elegant pieces from raw materials.
Mark’s love for photography began in the 1970s while serving in the Army, evolving into stunning images captured during his travels. After years as a woodworking contractor, Mark now enjoys sharing his handcrafted jewelry and beautiful wildlife photography – both framed and unframed – at the Camarillo Farmers Market.
Stop by this weekend to explore his jewelry and photos, and say hello!
MARKET MASCOT
Holiday weekends are precious family time, so bring them with you to the market! Start off your Saturday with some fresh local produce, and your children 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
The Friends of the Camarillo Library will be at the market to share information and answer questions about their library programs and services.
Along with helping to fund new book and magazine purchases, library materials and supplies, the Friends provide support for a full range of year-round library programs for children through seniors. Stop by and learn about their upcoming activities.
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RETURNING VENDORS:
🧁Bliss Street Baked Goods is back with theirlocally made, handcrafted baked goods. More than simply sweet, these treats are made with spices, nuts, and fruits.
🍝Fresco Pasta returns with their delightful range of fresh pasta, rich cheeses, and savory sauces. All crafted with care and commitment to quality.
🌰Kashlie Krunch will be at the market selling theirsweet and savory vegan granola made with organic ingredients.
THIRD QUARTER DRAWING
It’s week four of quarter three! Be sure to stop by the market tent to update your card to 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 Farms, Adaboy Acres, Alcantar Farm, Angelo Ranch, Arreola Farm, Aventura Gardens, Azteca Farm**, Cardenas Farms/YNT Farms/Cuyama, Chavez Family Farms (formerly J&J Farms), Chuy’s Berries**, F & F Farm, Fue Thao, Halaby & Verni**, Henry’s Egg Ranch, Jubilee Honeybee, Los Padres Orchids, Mulberry Lane Farm (Returning), Myriad Flowers, Ojai Microgreens, and Underwood Family Farms.
** Participate in the WIC/Senior Nutrition Program.
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Food Vendors
Bliss Street Baked Goods (Returning), Bonjour! Yogurt, Brothers Products, France Café, Fresco Pasta (Returning), Kashlie Krunch (Returning), Kettlestones, La Montagne des Saveurs, LaVita Salsa, Lucky Lab, Marmalades by Dash, Mr. Corn Tamales, Rafiki Natural Foods (New), Santa Barbara Channel Seafood, Teawaves, Tiger Bao, and YOUBITE Sausage.
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Artisans
We’re pleased to have seven local artisans crafting their products at the market this week! Gary Eilers Stained Glass (stained glass sun catchers, picture frames, nightlights, and wind chimes), Little This ‘n’ That (handmade crocheted/knitted beanies, scarves, stuffed animals, home décor, seasonal items), Log Creations (planters, boxes, and tables from Woolsey Fire burned trees), MAS Jewelry (handcrafted silver jewelry), Mei Mei’s Corner (handmade baby accessories and gifts), Spirit Spa Soap (hand-crafted shower bars), and Wildlife in the Wood (wood, stone, Corian sculptures of realistic wildlife figures).
