Wild-O-Market Launches, Supports Local Makers, Planned Through Fall And Winter

WILDOMAR, CA — The Wild-O-Market held its inaugural event, Sunday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Faith Bible Church parking lot in Wildomar. Following a successful event, this will be the exact location and time for future markets including the Harvest Market and the Holiday Market, planned for November and December, according to organizers.

Wildomar's first community market was the brainchild of Darla Dunn, founder of the event, and the result of months of hard work and effort.

Dunn cut the ceremonial red ribbon, but says that that moment was nothing compared to what it felt like at the end. "At 7:01 p.m. I knew it was a successful day for Wildomar," she wrote on social media." I’ve never done anything like this and I could not have done it alone. So many thanks to give."

The inaugural Wild-O-Market in Wildomar was a lively, community-first affair that exceeded expectations," City of Wildomar Councilwoman Bridgette Moore said.

Residents loved posing in front of the highly Instagrammable backdrop, as well as shopping the many vendor booths.

Locals are hoping the Wild-o-Market becomes a regular occurrance.

"From that moment, the market doors opened to a stream of neighbors, shoppers, and supporters eager to explore the rows of offerings. Over 45 local vendors set up shop—each bringing something unique to the fold—and the energy was unmistakably that of a small town coming alive."

Food was a central draw at the market, organizers say. A total of six food trucks served up a tempting mix of fare, including pizza, BBQ, chicken and waffles, tacos, hot dogs, lemonade, and even Philippine-inspired dishes.

Shoppers visited a plethora of vendor tents and tables.

"You could browse anything from cake pops and sourdough to handmade candles, bathing suits, raw honey, and stickers," according to Moore. "The breadth of goods represented not just commerce, but creativity, passion, and local pride."

Enthusiasm and excitement are building for the Harvest Market, set for Sunday, November 2, followed by a Holiday Market on December 7, both at the same location, Faith Bible Church in Wildomar, at the corner of Glazebrook Road and Depesquale Road in the west parking lot.

Dunn reflected on the day, saying: "This isn't just a market but a gathering place, the chance to connect and the start of a new Wildomar tradition, where local flavor meets hometown pride."

Vendors wanted for the next event include:

• Wood engraving
• Wood working
• Crocheted goods
• Coffee/Matcha/Hot Cocoa
• Kettle corn
• Funnel cake
• Elote
• Jerky
• Books
• Clothes (baby/Childrens/womens)
• Teas
• Jams/Jellies
• Pottery/Ceramics
• Florist
• Resin Art
• Pet products

If you are interested, please contact info@wildomarketspace.org or visit www.wildomarketspace.org.