July is the start of summer bounty at the farmers markets. With the opening of Old Town Farmers Market on July 2, Willow Creek Farmers Market on July 11 and McKinleyville Farmers Market on July 18, the North Coast Growers Association is officially in full swing. The Old Town Farmers Market — located at F and Second streets in Eureka — will run every Tuesday from 10 a.
m. to 1 p.m.
from July 2 to Oct. 29. Returning to this market are the Humboldt Baking Company, Rain Frog Farm, Wilder Witch, and Keki’s the Home, which will have tacos.
Los Bagels will also join the market for the first time this year. The market also features live music and artisan wares. The Willow Creek Farmers’ Market will take place Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.
m. from July 11 to Aug. 29.
The opening of the Willow Creek Market was rescheduled last month to encourage increased vendor participation. The location has also been updated. This year, the Willow Creek Farmers’ Market will take place at 72 The Terrace Lane across from the Studio 299 Community Art Center alongside its Thursday Night Social Club, which includes music, games and food.
There is a new Willow Creek market manager, Audrey Henschell, a longtime Willow Creek resident and past local business owner. “I am so excited to manage the market for the 2024 season,” she said. “I am thrilled to help keep our Willow Creek market open and thriving as a community connection for healthy local produce, fine crafts, great local music, and other eve.
