CLEARLAKE – The Friday Night Farmers' Market opens Friday, June 4.

The market will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Redbud Park in Clearlake.

In its third season, the certified farmers' market offers fresh local and regional produce, freshly prepared foods, live music and cottage industry arts and crafts from local and regional artisans, all on the grassy shores of Clear Lake.

This year's market manager, Hileri Shand, promises a fun, family-oriented affair with an emphasis on local community and some new surprises for the market.

“We're looking to have events like raffles and treasure hunts that give more opportunities for our residents and visitors to connect and have fun,” she said.

The first market will prove to be special as opening band, Blue Moon, featuring David and Sarah Ryan, brings a blue-grassy, Grateful Dead-like flavor to the shores of Clearlake.

Market attendees will also be greeted by Roberto and Amy Reyes, owners of Cactus Grill in Clearlake, who have been with vendors since the opening market in 2008 and offer up some of their best fresh Mex cuisine right from the barbecue including beef, chicken or veggie tacos, rice, beans, horchata and more.

The market, a collaboration of the Lake County Community Co-op, the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce and the city of Clearlake, runs June through August, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and September, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Producers and other vendors are encouraged to join in the market season and can apply for the market by downloading the application at the co-op's Web site, www.lakeco-op.org, or by calling Hileri Shand at 707-483-0785.