Seasonal Concord High Farmers' Market Starts Sunday

The farmers' market in the Concord High School parking lot returns Sunday, May 5, 2013 for its second season. The hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Spring arrivals at the Concord High market will include strawberries and raspberries, fresh cut flowers, asparagus and cherries, according to Contra Costa Certified Farmers' Markets (CCCFM).

The market was evicted temporarily from the Concord High parking lot last June after failing to go through the proper approval process with the City of Concord. A petition was launched, and the market returned at the end of June to continue its first season.

This year, the market hopes to go on without a hitch.

"We are happy to report that both the MDUSD as well as the City of Concord are working closely with us to reopen The Concord High Farmers Market this spring!" states the CCCFM website.

The Concord High market accepts Cal Fresh EBT and gift certificates are also available. Produce includes Concord honey and Tasty Zombies, as well as local olives and oil. CCCFM says that shoppers will also enjoy several new craft vendors "and of course music to set the festive mood!"

For more information about the market, visit the CCCFM website.

CCCFM has been serving the Contra Costa community for over 30 years, with a mission "to support the development of local and sustainable farming by cultivating  farmer's markets." Other markets include the Orinda Village Farmers Market, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Farmers Market  and the new VA Martinez Farmers Market.

Are you happy to see the return of the Farmers' Market at Concord High? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.