Market Update for May 23rd
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
Memorial Day weekend is officially here, and the market is stocked with everything you need for the perfect holiday weekend! More than simply a long weekend and the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day is a sacred time to honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
As we gather with family and friends to reflect on their legacy, we invite you to bring the best of our community to your holiday table. Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quiet weekend at home, shopping local is a wonderful way to celebrate the community these heroes fought to protect.
This weekend, let’s shop local, honor our fallen heroes, and give back to the community that gives us so much. And remember, when you shop at the Camarillo Farmer’s Market, you aren’t just getting produce fresher than any grocery store — you’re sustaining local farmers and providing critical funding for Livingston’s bereavement care services.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECIALS
Sage Hollow
Sage Hollow is offering $5 off on each of her products, this Saturday only!
Sage Hollow is a family-owned and operated business in southern California that crafts small-batch, artisan balm from grass-fed tallow. They offer three varieties of their whipped tallow balm: unscented, uplift (a citrusy delight), and relax (a calming lavender experience).
J & J Farms
Looking for fresh produce in red, white, and blue?
J & J Farms is featuring strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries for holiday entertaining!
Located just north of Santa Barbara, in Santa Maria, J & J Farms grows delicious berries – including strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Balance the berry sweetness with a satisfying crunch; some of their most popular vegetables are broccoli, cauliflower, beets, and carrots.
Adaboy Acres
Local farm Adaboy Acres is looking forward to celebrating Memorial Day this coming Saturday! They still carry the original California fuerte Avocados (seen on left with a tiny farmer-in-training), which feature a creamy and buttery flavor. Nothing says summer is almost here like fresh lemonade; their special lemons will also be on sale, 4/$1.00.
Adaboy Acres has been selling their sublime citrus fruits and Fuerte, Hass, and Lamb Hass avocados at the Farmers Market since 1992. Their ranch is located between Somis and Moorpark.
Maggie’s Boutique
Maggie’s Boutique will be offering a buy-one-get-the-second-one-half-off sale this Saturday in honor of Memorial Day.
Our local artisan Magdalena Flores, the creative force behind Maggie’s Boutique, has been crocheting since she was a child. Each unique piece is made with love, celebrating individuality, creativity, and the joy of self-expression.
Maggie’s Boutique adds a touch of handmade charm to everyday life. Her designs include beautiful and useful items, including hats, beanies, clothes, purses, shoulder bags, accessories, and special orders.
NEW AND FEATURED VENDORS
The Camarillo Farmers Market welcomes our new honey vendor, Jubilee Honey Company!
Stop by their booth to meet Larry Pender of Jubilee Honey — a lifelong beekeeper managing over 6,000 hives that pollinate California crops and produce some of the region’s finest honey.
In this video, Larry talks about how he turned his small family hobby into a thriving business, explains how pollination sustains local farms, and reveals the hidden health benefits of raw local honey. Visit his booth to explore the many flavors of local honey, from sage to avocado.
Mina & Bri Jewelry is back at the market this week!
This talented mother & daughter duo are the owners and creators of beautiful, handcrafted jewelry using wavy wire, natural stones, and beads.
They also grow their own succulents and air plants to create unique, one-of-a-kind arrangements.
Looking to start or grow your crystal collection? They offer a lovely selection of obelisks, tumbled stones, eggs, and spheres too. Stop by and say hi!
UPSIDE OF DOWNS: 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Six Years of Joy at Mulberry Farms – A Teaching Farm for Children with Downs
Karen Mayer from Mulberry Lane Farm is celebrating her six-year anniversary of owning the farm, which is also a 501c3, The Upside of Downs. Karen uses it as a teaching farm for children with Down syndrome.
“Six years ago today – May 23, 2020 – Steve, Tom, husband Ron and I moved to a little mountain farm in Somis and became farmers! The six years have absolutely flown by – farming with family and friends, sharing the treasures and miracles of the farm with the community – the greatest blessings ever!”
is back at the market this week! Licensed by the FCC and streaming online, they bring authentic programming directly to Ventura County residents. Meet the crew and learn more about their brand-new non-profit community radio station. They are an amazing community resource to promote local events and news.
MARKET MASCOT
We know that Saturdays are family days! 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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NONPROFITS OF THE WEEK
American Legion Auxiliary Post 741 will be in one of the non-profit spaces at the market this week, passing out papers to support veteran activities and rehab.
The American Legion Family is instrumental in advancing legislation that improves the quality of life for our nation’s veterans and servicemembers. They also honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families.
Ventura County Ballet is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to bringing world-class, professional dance performances to our communities and beyond. Through scholarships, ticket donations and outreach performances in diverse venues, they bring the joy of dance to those who would otherwise not experience it. Stop by to learn more!
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RETURNING VENDORS:
🍬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.
🧂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.
SECOND QUARTER DRAWING
It’s week eight of quarter two! Be sure to stop by the market tent to update your card, and 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 Farm, Adaboy Acres, Alcantar Farm, Angelo Ranch, Aventura Gardens, Azteca Farm**, Cardenas Farms/YNT Farms/Cuyama, Chuy’s Berries**, F & F Farm, Fue Thao, Halaby & Verni**, Henry’s Egg Ranch, J & J Farms, Jubilee Honey (* NEW*), Los Padres Orchids, Mulberry Lane Farm, Myriad Flowers, Ojai Microgreens, Rodriguez Berries, and Underwood Family Farms.
** Participate in the WIC/Senior Nutrition Program.
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Food Vendors
Bonito Coffee, 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, Zona Little Italy.
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Artisans
We’re pleased to have eight local artisans crafting their products at the market this week! Designs by DeeJ (custom snap jewelry with positive affirmation designs and natural stone jewelry), 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), Maggie’s Boutique (crochet clothes, purses, and accessories), Martha’s Jewelry (crystal & gemstone jewelry), Mina & Bri (hand-crafted jewelry, air plant creations, and more), Sage Hollow (small-batch artisan balm from grass-fed tallow), and Spirit Spa Soap (hand-crafted shower bars).
