LAKEPORT, Calif – Although the weather is not predicted to be altogether pleasant this coming Wednesday, fresh produce is being harvested for you at this very moment and local farmers are looking forward to sharing their bounty with you at the first Lakeport Farmers’ Market of the season.

The Wednesday Evening Market at Library Park in Lakeport kicks off the season June 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Lakeport market began last year to give those who cannot make it, or prefer to sleep in on Saturday morning, a chance to buy fresh local produce on a weekly basis, according to the organizers.

Although still smaller than the Saturday Morning Market at Steele Wines, Lake County Farmers Finest reported that the Lakeport market is growing nicely as more vendors make it part of their weekly circuit and as more customers find out about it.

Plan on bringing your whole family to this beautiful lakeside park, catch up with your friends, buy some goodies and listen to the lovely sounds of Travis Rinker entertaining this week with his acoustic guitar.

As the season progresses look forward to an ever-increasing variety of fresh and mostly local produce.

Out-of-county producers provide only what is not readily available in Lake County to round out your shopping experience.

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At the time of publication the following producers and vendors were confirmed to be selling on June 1. Expect some last minute changes and commitments – weather willing and plants cooperating, of course.

Producers

Canino Ridge – Olive plants and oil

Dewsnup Farms – Stone Fruit

EGB Farms – Apples, cherries, apricots, dried fruit

Forbestown Farms – Vegetable starts

Full Moon Farm – Seasonal vegetables

Under The Rainbow Farm – Cultivated mushrooms, plants starts, lettuce

Two Bee Garden Farm – Fresh cut flowers

Yerba Santa Dairy – Goat cheese

Value-added products

Lava Center – Jams, jellies, sauces and more

Wildcat Honey – Honey, honey sticks, eggs, soaps

Arts and crafts

Diego and Sherry Harris – Gourd art and jewelry

Don and Shirley Saderlund – Fine woodcrafts

Ron Barber – Knife sharpening service

Educational

Master Gardeners

Mendocino Community Health Clinic – Smiles Dental Outreach

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