At the downtown Sunday, the featured fruit is the peach, the Peter Franklin Band entertains, and it’s secret word day.
The market Facebook page has a secret word of the day. Tell the market manager the word of the day and win prizes.
It's a good time to fill up on the last cherries of the season, and to pick up on recipes using cherries at the information table.
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The weather is expected to be a pleasant 69 degrees. Here's what shoppers can choose from at the outdoor market, which runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.:
- Stone fruits (pricots, peaches, plums and nectarines);
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Cherries
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Orchids
- Dried almonds
There's plenty to eat on the spot, too: Vendors include Michell's Golden Brown Breads of Manteca, Gold Rush Kettle Korn of Benicia, Hummus Heaven of San Leandro and Quick -N- Ezee Indian Foods of Hayward.
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“Extra 5″ offers farmers’ market customers an extra $5 when they spend at least $10 on their CalFresh (food stamp) cards at selected farmers’ markets operated by partners at the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association. The goal of this project is to encourage CalFresh recipients to take advantage of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables.