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By Kathy Cragin
If you’ve driven down the Main Street of Ripon on a Thursday evening this summer, you’ve probably noticed a
The Farmers Market was rebooted in 2018 by Studio Joy and Oak Valley Youth Garden (OVYG), with a desire to build community and support local vendors. The fees paid by the vendors go to the nonprofit OVYG general fund.
OVYG is in the building stages in the lot behind Studio Joy, located at 929 W. Main Street. The ground has been leveled, irrigation laid, and a pathway will be underway shortly with a lawn, garden boxes, fruit trees, a stage,
During the summer, the market is held every Thursday from 5-8 pm, from May through August.
This year there are five remaining market dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Mark your calendars so you don’t forget to shop the market for fresh produce, flowers, cheese, oils, handmade jewelry, children’s clothing, soaps, bath products, fresh coffee, food trucks, and much more. For more information and updates you can follow “Ripon Farmers Market” on Facebook as well.
See you there!
Glad to see that the Ripon Farmers Market returning! They have a great selection of fresh farm to fork produce as well as dairy products such as fresh eggs, and nuts!