Market Update for November 7th
Gather and Give Thanks 🍂
Happy November, Camarillo! As we turn the calendar to a month centered on gathering and gratitude, this Saturday, November 7, is the perfect time to celebrate the hardworking hands that feed our community. Whether you’re getting an early start on your Thanksgiving menu, gathering long-storing root veggies and squash, or picking up handcrafted artisan goods to thank a neighbor, our local vendors are brimming with seasonal abundance.
Come shop crisp autumn produce, warm bakery treats, and fresh-cut blooms under the morning sun. Our farmers and makers are out early, bringing the very best of their fields and kitchens directly to your tote bags. It’s the season for slowing down, savoring local flavors, and sharing good food with the people who matter most.
Best of all, every purchase you make carries that spirit of gratitude even further: as a longstanding Livingston program, the Camarillo Farmers Market directly supports no-cost grief and bereavement counseling for families throughout Ventura County.
Bring your family, grab a hot coffee, and join us this Saturday morning (8 a.m. – Noon) to kick off a month of Thanksgiving at the market!
What’s fresh this Saturday:
- Peak Fall Harvest: Sweet Fuyu & Hachiya persimmons, ruby-red pomegranates, crisp Fuji apples, juicy Asian pears, sweet potatoes, and roasting winter squash (butternut, acorn, and delicata).
- Fresh Market Pickings: Crisp autumn greens (kale, spinach, arugula), sweet Valencia oranges, early mandarins, lemons, avocados, radishes, carrots, and dried flower bundles for your autumn table.
- Artisan & Pantry Staples: Handcrafted baked goods, raw local honey, autumn-scented soy candles, local pecans and walnuts, and farm-pressed cold juices.
SAVE THE DATE: HOLIDAY MARKET CLOSURES
Planning your holiday grocery runs? Keep these upcoming market closure dates in mind so you can stock up on your favorite fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan gifts in advance!
Upcoming Closed Saturdays:
🔴 Nov 28 — Thanksgiving Weekend
🔴 Dec 26 — Day After Christmas
🔴 Jan 02 — New Year’s Weekend
We look forward to seeing you every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.!
FEATURED VENDORS AND WEEKLY SPECIALS
If you’ve ever followed the irresistible aroma of simmering tomatoes and fresh herbs across the market, chances are it led you straight to France Café. Known for bringing their rich, restaurant-quality Italian comfort food directly to our Saturday mornings, they are back this week with must-try dish:
Kathleen’s Spinach and Cheese Ravioli in a Delicious Creamy Marinara Sauce.
Tender pasta pillows stuffed with spinach and creamy cheese are tossed in a rich marinara that strikes the perfect balance between bright tomatos and decadent cream. It’s an effortless, gourmet lunch to enjoy at the market or take home for a cozy weekend meal!
Get ready to check “holiday dessert” off your Thanksgiving to-do list early! Starting this Saturday, Deya is officially rolling out the Bliss Street Baked Goods Thanksgiving Menu.
Stop by her booth for an exclusive sneak peek and test-run of holiday favorites — including traditional lattice-crusted Apple Pies and spiced Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies cut into festive turkey shapes.
While you’re sampling the seasonal goodies, grab a holiday flyer to access her online Thanksgiving pre-order form and lock in your feast day treats. And don’t worry, Deya will also have a full supply of her famous, extra-fluffy Cinnamon Rolls on hand to pair with your morning market coffee.
Looking for true tree-to-table flavor? Nothing compares to fruit picked straight from the branch! Cardenas Farms brings certified organic, freshly harvested fruit directly to our Saturday morning market every week.
Because their fruit is harvested at peak ripeness right before market day, you can count on maximum tree-ripened sweetness and nutrient-rich flavor. Stop by their stand this Saturday to stock up on late-autumn orchard gems — from sweet persimmons and juicy pomegranates to crisp seasonal apples — perfect for snacking, holiday baking, or filling your harvest table fruit bowl.
Add a warm, natural glow to your crisp November evenings with Golden Bee Candles!
Handcrafted locally, these 100% pure beeswax candles are made using wax sourced from their own family bee farm. Because beeswax burns naturally clean and long with 100% cotton wicks, it fills your home with a subtle, cozy honey scent without any synthetic fragrance.
Stop by their booth this Saturday to explore their beautiful collection — from traditional pillars to festive seasonal candle shapes — ideal for decorating your Thanksgiving table or gifting to a holiday host.
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. This week, he’s joining us in giving thanks for our amazing Camarillo community.
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
Camaradio FM 101.3 is back at the market this week. Meet the crew and learn more about this fantastic non-profit community radio station founded and run by the inimitable Barry Funkhouser (we love you, Barry!).
They are an amazing community resource that is passionate about Camarillo, promoting local events and news with a finger on our community pulse. Stop by on Saturday to learn more.
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.
🍝 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 their sweet and savory vegan granola, made with organic ingredients.
🍊 Marmalades by Dash returns with their handcrafted, all-natural blends of pure fruit and exotic spices inspired by travels around the world.
🥛 Nalwaya Foods returns with its cultured dairy product that is good for digestion.
🥜 Rafiki Natural Foods returns to the market with their premium roasted cashews and handcrafted cashew butter made with simple, high-quality ingredients.
🍪 Sweet Ruth is back with her amazing Hong Kong-style Pineapple Buns. Other popular sweets include chocolate mochi filled with chocolate ganache and Indonesian cookies.
🍝 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 – NOVEMBER EDITION!
Looking for savory fall recipes for your Farmer’s Market finds? Find a few delicious recipe ideas below.
Savory Roasted Butternut Squash & Sage Soup
A velvety, comforting autumn soup made with slow-roasted market butternut squash, fresh thyme, crisp sage, and a hint of nutmeg.
Autumn Harvest Grain Bowl with Pomegranate & Feta
A hearty, colorful meal with roasted Delicata squash, market greens, chewy farro, pomegranate arils, and tangy feta in a bright orange-cider vinaigrette.
Roasted Persimmon & Goat Cheese Crostini
Warm, caramelized persimmon slices layered over creamy local goat cheese and toasted sourdough.
Marigold & Orange Hibiscus Agua Fresca
This colorful agua fresca brings a bold, aromatic color and flavor to your lunch or dinner table!
Spiced Pumpkin & Persimmon Fall Galette
A rustic autumn dessert with thinly sliced Fuyu persimmons over a layer of spiced pumpkin cream, folded into a golden, flaky pastry crust.
📣 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
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
Products, France Café, Fresco Pasta (Returning), Kashlie Krunch (Returning), Kettlestones, La Montagne des Saveurs, La Vita Kitchen, Lucky Lab, Marmalades by Dash (Returning), Mr. Corn Tamales, Nalwaya Foods (Returning), Rafiki Natural Foods (Returning), Santa Barbara Channel Seafood, Sweet Ruth (Returning), Tiger Bao, Teawaves, 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! Earth Elements (hand-painted soy candles), Golden Bee Candles (100% beeswax candles in 100+ shapes), Grace & Gratitude (handcrafted sea glass jewelry and art created with locally found glass), Log Creations (planters, boxes, and tables from Woolsey Fire burned trees), Mermaid with Love (art and jewelry pieces), Spirit Spa Soap (hand-crafted shower bars), and Wildlife in the Wood (wood, stone, Corian sculptures of realistic wildlife figures).
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.
