Claremont Farmers Market in Southern California

If you live in the Claremont, CA area and have not visited the local farmers market it is a good morning stroll. Many times music is included. The last week I was there Appalachian songs by a fiddler was very enjoyable. Books are offered on donation basis for a nonprofit.

Almost every week you can get succulents and potted landscaping plants. Every week buy cut flowers, honey, nuts, herb olive oil, fresh fish and Mediterranean humus and pita chips. The vendors fill both sides of the street for one block.

My second quarter dates at the Farmer's Market are:

May 6, 2012

June 17,2012

Look for me under the bright green umbrella.

At the east end of 2nd street at Yale is the artisans, books, fish and humus. Also at this corner is the Starbucks with the outdoor tables and huge sycamore trees on the north side of the street for plenty of shade. If I am selling you can see me under the bright green umbrella with my signature paper goods.

Past these vendors is the no dog zone because of health regulations. Many people bring their dogs for a walk on Sunday morning. All sizes, shapes and barks are in attendance on leash, of course.

My Paperfacets display is the handmade cards and paper goods I fold. My goods include bookmarks, 5X7 blank greeting cards, 4.5X5 blank notecards, a value at $2.50 ea. with white linen envelope.

I also have framed monoprints created at Kathy Spear's monoprint studio class.

Many restaurants in the area are open for lunch and breakfast. SomeCrust Bakery is open and on the next corner is Rhino Records for new and used CD's. A long established 50's cafe is open early for breakfast on the sidewalk or inside at booths. Claremont is home to five colleges three blocks east and young people frequent the Market and Yale Ave.

Enjoy fresh shopping early or after church services any Sunday of the year.

Studies have suggested that buying from vendors at your local Farmers Market is a plus for saving green house gases. The small farmer's footprint is lighter because they live closer to the consumer.

Regular markets get their fresh foods as faraway as New Zealand and Chile.