Bill Cole shows Cannon Beach Farmers Market Manager Philomena Lloyd his array of wild mushrooms and syrups made from wild berries.

Highlights include music, children’s program and new vendors

By Lyra Fontaine

Cannon Beach Gazette

the Cannon Beach Farmers Market opened Tuesday at the City Hall parking lot in midtown with fresh food, music and fun activities. The market will run every Tuesday afternoon through September.

Prepared food and music run 1 to 5 p.m. Other vendors are open 2 to 5 p.m.

Shoppers can expect a variety of items, including flowers, produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses, smoked salmon and baked goods. One new vendor is Northwest Roll and Bowl, offering sushi and noodle bowls. The sweet and savory waffles from Hello Waffle and Middle Eastern cuisine from O Falafel are among this year’s returning vendors.

Farmers market visitors can enjoy local music during each market. On the opening day Tuesday, Two Crows Joy will play.

For the second year, the market will have a children’s program, spearheaded by Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn, for kids ages 5 to 12.

“They meet farmers and learn about where their food comes from,” Market Manager Philomena Lloyd said.

Each child receives $2 in tokens they can spend or save on items of their choice at the market. A goat from a local creamery will also make an appearance.

At most weekly markets, an Oregon State University program will offer food demonstrations at the “Taste of Place” booth.

“They will showcase how easy and quick it can be to prepare healthier versions of our meals,” Lloyd said.

Community booths will be present at each market. Groups interested in signing up can view the “calendar” on the Cannon Beach Farmers Market website, cannonbeachmarket.org, for open dates. Interested groups may contact Bob Lundy through the farmers market phone or email.

Volunteers are always needed. Those interested in volunteering may contact Philomena Lloyd at 503-436-8044 or info@cannonbeachmarket.org.