Market Update for March 14th
Close your eyes and breathe in — that’s the smell of fresh strawberries, and it means one thing: the Camarillo Farmers Market is back this Saturday, March 14th, more delicious than ever!
This Week’s Must-See Moments
Skip the supermarket and come stroll the stalls. Here’s what’s fresh and waiting for you:
- France Café: Silky, rich mushroom ravioli in a creamy marinara sauce with parmesan — a restaurant-worthy meal.
- YOUBITE Sausage: Get a head start on St. Patrick’s Day with their authentic Irish sausages, perfect for a festive weekend spread.
- Mulberry Lane Farm: Delicious banana flowers are in the booth this week, straight from the farm.
- Aventura Gardens: Just in time for spring, browse beautiful native California plants that invite bees and butterflies right to your garden.
Welcome Back & Worth Discovering
One of our favorite high-quality wood crafters is returning to the market for the first time in 2026. Stop by and say hello! Greg’s Boards is back with his polished handcrafted wood creations.
This week’s Nonprofit of the Week is the Camarillo Ranch Foundation. Swing by their table to learn how they’re preserving a piece of Camarillo’s history.
From farm-fresh produce to artisan crafts and prepared foods, every farmer’s market purchase supports the farmers and artisans who make this city so special. Did you know your purchases help fund free grief and bereavement support throughout the county, too?
FEATURED VENDORS OF THE WEEK
Mulberry Lane Farm will have edible banana flowers at the market this week. The farm supports “The Upside of Downs,” a nonprofit for individuals with Down syndrome. Here’s what the owner Karen has to say:
“It’s been nearly 6 years since my family and I moved up here to this mountainside in Somis. Six acres of tropical fruit trees, wild flowers, and nature – including bananas – reveal their magic to us every single day. Our differently-abled farmers (special needs adult volunteers from all over Ventura County, including our two youngest children) go bananas with our bananas!
They help to spot the ready-to-harvest bunches 25 feet up in the banana groves, catch the heavy bunches as we cut them down, snap the flowers free from the stalk, all while singing “Day-O, me say DAY-o!”
Under each petal of the banana flower is a group of banana florets, which potentially could turn into a hand of bananas. What’s more, recipes abound on the internet for the banana flower, also known as the banana blossom. One can eat any and all parts of it! What amazing and nutritious miracles from Mother Nature!”
Gearing up for St. Patrick’s day next week? YOUBITE Sausage features Irish sausages to celebrate the holiday.
Stop by their booth to purchase some of their delicious Irish sausages. Erin go Bragh!
Don’t miss this weekly special from France Café! Their newest prepared meal is a mushroom ravioli in a creamy marinara sauce with parmesan cheese.
Stop by their booth to explore their menu.
Bring your children with you, and they can participate in a scavenger hunt for our new mascot!
Each week, he’ll be hanging out at a different vendor’s booth. When you spot him, stop by the Market Tent to let us know — we have fun reward stickers waiting for you!
When you find him, say hi to our Market Mascot Mark-ado (made by Michelle Cronk of Little This That Gifts).–
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NONPROFIT OF THE WEEK
The Camarillo Ranch Foundation is back at the market this week, representing the Camarillo Ranch House and Family. Meet their volunteers and learn about this historic site, as well as its place in the rich history of California.
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RETURNING ARTISANS:
Greg’s Boards is back for the first time in 2026!
Greg Thomas is a retired banker and US Army veteran. Since his retirement, he has focused on hand-crafted high-quality cutting boards and other wood products. His designs are crafted from premium quality lumber, including black walnut, maple, cherry, and other hardwoods.
RETURNING VENDORS:
🧁Bliss Street Baked Goods is back with their locally made, handcrafted baked goods. Instead of just being sweet, these treats are made with spices, nuts, and fruits.
🍬Kelsy’s Kandy is back and brings you the best almond toffee you’ll ever taste! Made from her mom’s treasured family recipe, this buttery, golden treat with just the right almond crunch will keep you coming back for more. A sweet delight you can enjoy all year long!
🧂My Sage Gourmet returns with their amazing seasonings, rubs, and marinades. All made in Carol’s home kitchen!
🥛Nalwaya Foods returns with its cultured dairy product that is good for digestion.
🍝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.
It’s week eleven of quarter one! Be sure to stop by the market 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, Anders Acre & Apiary, Angelo Ranch, Arreola Farm, Aventura Gardens, Azteca Farm**, Cardenas Farms/YNT Farms/Cuyama, Chuy’s Berries**, F & F Farm, Halaby & Verni**, Henry’s Egg Ranch, J & J Farms, Los Padres Orchids, Mulberry Lane Farm, Myriad Flowers,Ojai Microgreens, Rodriguez Berries, and Underwood Family Farms.
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Food Vendors
Bliss Street Baked Goods (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, My Sage Gourmet (Returning), Nalwaya Foods (Returning), Santa Barbara Channel Seafood, Teawaves, Tiger Bao, YOUBITE Sausage, and Zona Little Italy (Returning).
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Artisans
We’re pleased to have 10 local artisans crafting their products at the market this week! Addicted to Hemp (jelly roll rugs, rope bowls, and hemp creations), Doray’s Bib Up (handmade bibs, ceramics, crochet items, and bath products), Earth Elements (hand-painted soy candles), Greg’s Boards (hand-crafted high quality cutting boards and wood products), Maggie’s Boutique (crochet clothes, purses, and accessories), Martha’s Jewelry (crystal & gemstone jewelry), Mermaid With Love (art and jewelry pieces), Simply Smitten Jewelry (hand-crafted jewelry), Soapful Loofah (loofahs filled with handmade vegan soap), and Spirit Spa Soap (hand-crafted shower bars).
