CLEARLAKE — Friday?Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park opens?its fifth year on Friday at 5 p.m. with musical guests “From the Heart” featuring Celtic harpist Saro Deacon and multi-instrumentalist Reikor Deacon.
The market, which runs through September each year, features local and regional farmers showcasing seasonal produce, local food vendors and artisans.
New this year is Spring Hill Farm”s organic jersey cow cheese with multiple varieties, which are also available through the Lake Co-op”s online ordering system.
“We have a strong local showing this year plus our dedicated producers from the region are returning,” said market manager Pharalee Travis, who teams with musician Don Coffin to provide appetizing food selections along with entertainment.
Travis said local farmer Ashley Hathaway of Guiding Light Urban Farming Project and Ken Fountain of Jaguar Gardens Nursery will have plenty of garden starts.
A youth day is set for June 14 and an Art Flash Mob event is also being planned.
For more information, contact Travis at clfnfm@hotmail.com or call 637-2870.
