Coastside Certified Farmers Market is moving this year to Shoreline Station, from the Cetrella parking lot where it has been based for the last five years. Organizer Erin Tormey plans to open the market as usual on the first week of May.
Tormey says she has “a huge debt of gratitude to Paul Shenkman and Dave Labuda of Cetrella for five years worth of trust and gracious hospitality. Without their enduring support and commitment to community, this market would never have had the chance to come to fruition.” Owner Franco Carrubbia has made the Shoreline Station parking lot available free to the Farmer’s Market.
The Farmer’s market has made a conscious effort to limit its farmer base to the Bay Area “foodshed” and has given priority to growers in San Mateo County. The market’s first tier of local preference applies to farmers and fishermen from West San Mateo County. In addition to local produce, the market features musical talent, and an audience that appreciates their work. Local artisans, dancers, and musicians appear at the market each week, as do a number of community groups.
Tormey is actively seeking volunteers to assist with Market this season. Contact Erin Tormey at 726-4895 or for details.
Coastside Farmers Markets
Half Moon Bay
Saturdays, 9 am to 1pm
Pacifica
Wednesdays, 2:30 to 6:30 pm
