Market Update for October 3rd
Autumn Harvests and Market Favorites
Welcome to October! As autumn arrives in Ventura County (bringing a warm-up this week alongside the season’s first bounty), our fields are shifting into one of the richest harvest seasons of the year.
October marks a fresh chapter at the market — the arrival of cozy autumn staples like early pomegranates, sweet apples, and squash, alongside the final sweet picks of late summer. Whether you are stocking up on kitchen essentials, grabbing a fresh-pressed juice, or simply enjoying your Saturday morning stroll, we can’t wait to welcome you to the market this Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to Noon.
Shopping local isn’t just about preparing delicious weekend meals; exploring the Market connects us to where our food comes from and directly supports the growers who nourish Ventura County. A portion of all market proceeds goes to support no-cost grief and bereavement services provided by Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice.
Grab your tote bags this Saturday and come meet your local farmers, explore peak autumn produce, and enjoy the early signs of fall!
What’s fresh this Saturday:
- Early Autumn Arrivals: Apples, early pomegranates, Asian pears, and winter squash.
- Peak Citrus & Fruit: Valencia oranges, fresh lemons, limes, avocados, and late figs.
- Pantry & Market Staples: Freshly baked bread, local honey, cut flowers, and prepared farm juices.
FEATURED VENDORS
Buckaroo Bagels is back this week with their hot, fresh artisan bagels!
Locally-founded Buckaroo Bagels is a small batch sourdough bagel company that uses long, slow fermentation (20+ hours) to tap into the best possible flavors, textures, and nutritional availability in their bagels.
All of their bagels are boiled in malted barley and baked on stones. They are also all made the same day as the Market for peak freshness.
Favorite flavors include Everything, Sesame, Poppyseed, Rosemary, Cheddar, and Cinnamon Sugar. Stop by to try their delicious bagels, and come early – they run out quickly!
Swing by the Alchemy of Scents booth on Saturday to meet Heidi Amores, the heart behind Alchemy of Scents! What started in 2022 as a relaxing, creative hobby has developed into a thriving business of hand-batch bath and body goodies, including her coconut blend candles and scented home décor.
From soothing soaps to unforgettable aromas, everything Heidi makes is designed to infuse joy and calm into your day.
Come explore her booth this weekend for her latest fall scents and décor.
Underwood Family Farms is at the Market this week, bringing fresh fall produce and and family fun to the community!
Established by fourth-generation farmer Craig Underwood, the sustainable farm grows a wide variety of fresh produce year-round using integrated pest management and composting.
Their Fall Harvest Festival is currently in full swing, featuring themed weekends, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, and more! ——>
From pick-your-own produce and birthday parties at the farm, to educational school tours and fruit & veggie gift baskets, there’s something at Underwood for everyone.
Stop by their booth and experience what makes Underwood Farms unique.
MEET OUR 3RD QUARTER DRAWING WINNER
A huge congratulations to Bruce Hennig, the winner of our Third Quarter Frequent Shopper drawing!
Thank you for shopping local with us and for your commitment to supporting our local farmers and growers, Bruce. We truly appreciate you.
Be sure to stop by the market tent to update your card and collect visits to qualify for the next drawing. It’s week one of quarter four!
Stop by the Market Tent for details.
MARKET MASCOT
Have your children participated in a scavenger hunt for our Market Mascot, Mark-ado (made by Michelle Cronk of Little This That Gifts), yet?
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!
Here’s an example of how he might be hidden at a vendor’s booth (in this picture, he was hiding with our friends at Ojai Microgreens.) —->
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NONPROFIT OF THE WEEK
Since 2011, the Camarillo Amber’s Light Lions Club has been dedicated to enriching the lives of local youth by funding accessible play and recreational equipment for children with disabilities in Camarillo and the Pleasant Valley area.
The club is named in honor of Amber Farlow, an 8-year-old Australian girl whose joyful spirit continues to inspire their mission.
Beyond inclusive play, their service projects have grown to include vision care, diabetes and wellness awareness, hunger relief, youth and senior support, environmental initiatives, disaster readiness, and childhood cancer awareness.
Stop by their booth on Saturday to learn more about how they support local kids and families!
RETURNING VENDORS:
🧁Bliss Street Baked Goods is back with their locally-made, handcrafted baked goods. More than simply sweet, these treats are made with spices, nuts, and fruits.
🥯Buckaroo Bagels is back at the market this week with their fresh, small-batch sourdough bagels! Come early, these are bagels to savor and they go fast.
🍬Swedish Saturdays Candy Company is back at the market this week with their delectable assortment of premium Swedish treats, packed right here in sunny California.
FARM TO FORK RECIPES – FALL EDITION!
Looking for savory fall recipes for your Farmer’s Market finds? Find a few delicious recipe ideas below.
Autumn Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini
Sliced fresh market figs and creamy goat cheese over toasted sourdough, finished with a drizzle of local honey and chopped walnuts.
Roasted Apple & Delicata Squash Salad
Tender roasted squash, crisp apple slices, crumbled feta, and toasted pumpkin seeds tossed over fresh market greens with a bright cider vinaigrette.
Fresh Pomegranate & Avocado Salsa
Juicy pomegranate, creamy avocados, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro tossed in fresh lime juice
Citrus & Herb Roasted Carrots
Sweet local carrots tossed with a squeeze of fresh Valencia orange juice, olive oil, and fresh thyme, then roasted until tender and caramelized.
Spiced Apple & Pear Galette
An easy, rustic tart featuring thinly sliced market apples and Asian pears wrapped in a golden pie crust with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of brown sugar.
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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, Azteca Farms**, Cardenas Farms/YNT Farms/Cuyama, Chavez Family Farms, Chuy’s Berries**, F & F Farm, Fue Thao, Halaby & Verni**, Henry’s Egg Ranch, Jubilee Honeybee, Los Padres Orchids, Mulberry Lane Farm, Myriad Flowers, and Underwood Family Farms.
** Participate in the WIC/Senior Nutrition Program.
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Food Vendors
Bliss Street Baked Goods (Returning), Bonito Coffee, Bonjour! Yogurt, Brothers Products, Buckaroo Bagels (Returning), France Café, Kettlestones, La Montagne des Saveurs, La Vita Kitchen, Lucky Lab, Marmalades by Dash, Mr. Corn Tamales, Santa Barbara Channel Seafood, Swedish Saturdays (Returning), Tiger Bao, YOUBITE Sausage, and Zona Little Italy.
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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), Golden Bee Candles (100% beeswax candles in 100+ shapes), Happy Chap Shave Co. (shave soap, after-shave splash, body soap, tallow balms), Log Creations (planters, boxes, and tables from Woolsey Fire burned trees), Mei Mei’s Corner (handmade baby accessories and gifts), Mina & Bri (hand-crafted jewelry, air plant creations, and more), and Simply Smitten Jewelry (hand-crafted jewelry).
Music at the Market
We are grateful to the musicians who donate their time and talent to make the market a more enjoyable experience!
This week, we’re pleased to present the Raspberry Jam Dixieland Band.
