Market Update for October 17th
Early Holiday Season & Warm Autumn Treats
Happy mid-October, Camarillo! Fall in Southern California has its own special charm… warm morning sunshine, bright blue skies, and tables piled high with gorgeous local autumn harvests. As the morning air turns crisp and the holiday season moves closer, our market is glowing with peak fall color.
From patch-perfect carving pumpkins and heirloom winter squash to sweet baking apples and aromatic spices, this is the time of year when our market feels extra magical. Whether you’re gathering sweet treats for National Sweetest Day this weekend, planning your autumn menu, or simply taking a sunny morning walk, every purchase you make continues to support free grief and bereavement services throughout Ventura County.
Join us under the golden sunshine this Saturday, October 17 (8 a.m. – Noon) to kick off your weekend!
What’s fresh this Saturday:
- Autumn Harvest & Gourds: Local carving pumpkins, mini gourds, crisp Fuji apples, sweet Asian pears, pomegranates, and fuyu persimmons.
- Peak Citrus & Seasonal Produce: Sweet Valencia oranges, fresh lemons, limes, creamy Hass avocados, roasted-ready winter squash (butternut & delicata), and late-season figs.
- Pantry & Market Staples: Freshly baked sourdough bread, raw local honey, bright autumn cut flower stems, and cold farm-pressed juices.
WEEKLY SPECIALS AND FEATURED VENDORS
In the mood for some savory and sweet fall flavors? Look no further than Bliss Street Baked Goods this weekend!
Deya of Bliss Street Baked Goods will be filling the market with the delicious scents and flavors of fall on Saturday. Her seasonal treats will include Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies in Halloween shapes, Chocolate-Pecan Tarts, Cranberry-Pear Pies, and more.
If you haven’t visited Bliss Street’s booth yet, Deya brings her Lebanese heritage to her baking, influencing her kitchen art with a rich, natural touch. She enjoys folding spices, nuts, and fruit into her desserts, making her treats both savory and sweet. They are also fun to eat, and deliciously unique.
Stop by for some unforgettable fall flavors!
Sometimes nothing hits the spot like the crisp pop of a firm, juicy grape.
Carrying on a family tradition that started in the 1930s, Acosta Farms began bringing their exceptional table grapes to local farmers markets starting in the 1980s.
Today, the brothers are taking their father’s legacy a step further, working closely with the University of Arkansas to develop new, innovative table grapes in exciting shapes and flavors you won’t find in standard grocery stores.
Stop by their booth this Saturday to taste the difference!
Glimmerwood will be introducing a brand new item this week: festive greeting cards!
These Halloween-themed cards are prints of original art that Cassie Wanda, the owner of Glimmerwood, illustrated and hand painted. She will also have a small collection of Halloween-themed crocheted items.
Visit the Glimmerwood booth this Saturday to explore her very special Halloween-themed gifts!
Succulentry will be bringing some beautiful new Fall-themed and Halloween-themed items to the Camarillo Farmers Market this Saturday!
Whether you’re looking for something green and growing to enrich your fall garden, or hunting for a beautiful gift, you’ll find unique (and gorgeous) succulent arrangements at the Succulentry booth this weekend.
Stop by to say hello to Anne and explore her booth!
BIG NEWS FROM A MARKET FAVORITE: BUCKAROO BAGELS IS NOW SALLY’S!
This Saturday, stop by to enjoy the same incredible, stone-baked bagels you love —now with an exciting new name! Charlie and the team at Buckaroo Bagels have officially rebranded to Sally’s.
Even bigger news: they’ve signed a lease for their very first brick-and-mortar storefront in midtown Ventura! While they work behind the scenes to get the shop open, you can still catch them at our market every Saturday serving up their handcrafted bagels made with organic flour, organic toppings, malted barley boils, and traditional stone baking.
Stop by their booth this weekend to congratulate them and snag your favorite hand-crafted sourdough bagel!
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!
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NONPROFIT OF THE WEEK
This week’s featured nonprofit is the Pleasant Valley Garden Club!
Based in Camarillo, the Pleasant Valley Garden Club (PVGC) is a community of gardening enthusiasts that promotes gardening education, environmental conservation, and local beautification through programs, projects, and service.
Volunteers from the Pleasant Valley Garden Club will be at the market this week to show off their decorated pumpkins and talk about their local programs. Stop by to say hello!
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.
🍬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.
🥯Sally’s Bagels (Formerly Buckaroo!) 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.
🥟 Tiger Bao is back with their amazing lineup of freshly made bao! From savory favorites like BBQ Pork and Mushroom & Spinach to sweet treats like Custard Piggy and Red Bean, there’s a flavor for every craving.
🍝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.
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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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, 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, France Café, Kettlestones, Kelsey’s Kandy (Returning), La Montagne des Saveurs, La Vita Kitchen, Lucky Lab, Mr. Corn Tamales, Sally’s Bagels (formerly Buckaroo Bagels – Returning), Santa Barbara Channel Seafood, Swedish Saturdays (Returning), Tiger Bao (Returning), Teawaves, YOUBITE Sausage, and Zona Little Italy (Returning).
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Artisans
We’re pleased to have eight local artisans crafting their products at the market this week! Gary Eilers Stained Glass (stained glass sun catchers, picture frames, nightlights, and wind chimes), Glimmerwood (hand-made gifts), Grace & Gratitude (handcrafted sea glass jewelry and art created with locally found glass), Happy Chap Shave Co. (shave soap, after-shave splash, body soap, tallow balms), Ocean Inspired Jewelry (ceramic jellyfish chimes and ocean-inspired jewelry), Spirit Spa Soap (hand-crafted shower bars), Succulentry (succulent arrangements), and Tabor Crafts (unique wood creations from reclaimed and locally sourced material).
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.
