Oakland Farmers Market Returns June 1

The Oakland Farmers Market is set to kick off its second year on June 1. They will be located, as they were last year, outside of the Oakland Public Library each Saturday between June 1 and October 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“We are really excited to start our second year,” said Oakland Farmers Market President Jane Graham. “We have already almost doubled in vendor size and almost all of our vendors from last year have returned.”

The market is much more than fresh produce. Arts and crafts, music, apparel, lunch and fresh protein will all be available at the Oakland Farmers Market this year.

Vendors include:

• All in the Icing - A bakery that produces fresh breads, custom cakes, cupcakes and more.
• Cynthia’s Soap Kitchen – Handmade, all natural soaps with no parabens or preservatives. Featuring soaps infused with wines, fruits chocolates and herbs.
• The Jam Man – Homemade jams with amazing and unique flavor that are said to be delectable on ice cream, waffles or a fresh baguette.
• Moon Doggie Coffee – Provides top of line, fine grades of coffee at competitive prices.

Organic and conventional farms will both be represented at the market and will feature a variety of items. Mini Mac Farm will be bringing, fresh eggs, grass fed beef and pork, all raised without hormones, antibiotics or steroids.

“We are just looking to promote local because we feel it’s the best way to help the local economy,” said Graham. “There is also a great sense of community at the market. I lived in Oakland for four years and didn’t know many people. Now I see people of every age range down at the market and then I see their smiling faces around town.”

Be sure to check the Oakland Farmers Market website for more information and click here for a larger list of vendors.