The Friday Night Farmers' Market in Clearlake, Calif., offers good food, entertainment and arts on the shores of Clear Lake. Courtesy photo.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Friday Night Farmers' Market is now open Friday evenings, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Redbud Park in Clearlake.

In its fourth 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 grass at the shores of Clear Lake.

Local musical talent play each week with Blind Spot playing on June 17.

Market Manager Pharalee Travis promises a fun family oriented event with an emphasis on local community.

“We'll be adding a fun twist each week ranging from treasure hunts to cooking demonstrations, creating more reasons for the whole family to get excited about coming,” Travis noted.

The market, a collaboration of the CREATE, Lake County Community Co-op 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, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-993-4270.

Certified farmers markets' are a fast growing segment of food supply and offer attendees some of the freshest food to be had directly from the producers.

The Lake County Community Co-op, since its inception in 2008, has advocated and facilitated opportunities for local food connections in Lake County.

For more information go to the co-op's Web site, www.lakeco-op.org .