Amador County – Amador Farmers’ Market will celebrate its 18th season this year when it opens the week of May 22 in Jackson, and then with localized opening dates for Farmers’ Markets to follow later in the season in Sutter Creek, Pine Grove and Plymouth.

Michelle Grondin announced the “Eighteenth Season” of the Amador Farmers’ Market is fast approaching, and the Market Association Board of Directors held a meeting April 4th at the Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium to welcome new directors Robert Renfro Senior, and Mary Culver, both residents of Sutter Creek.

Grondin said “Renfro is a farmer who joined the market last season, and Culver is a long-time customer who was named to the board to represent customer views.” The Board of Directors meeting included discussion of localized market opening dates and this year’s special events.

The Amador Farmers’ Market’s 2011 season begins Sunday, May 22 in Jackson. Other local market opening dates are Saturday, June 11 in Sutter Creek; Wednesday, June 15 in Pine Grove; and Thursday, August 4 in Plymouth. Grondin said “opening days with any luck will signal the start of spring for our area.” Operational hours and days vary by location.

Jackson Farmers’ Market is held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Sunday, beginning May 22 at the Busi Municipal Parking lot on Highway 49, behind Mel & Faye’s Diner in Jackson. Site Coordinator is Sean Kriletich.

Sutter Creek Farmers’ Market is held 8-11 a.m. Saturdays at the Eureka Street Parking Lot starting June 11. Site Coordinator is Greg Motch.

Pine Grove Farmer’s Market is held 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Pine Grove Community Park, starting June 15. Site Coordinator is Michelle Grondin.

Plymouth Farmers’ Market is held 4-7 p.m. Thursdays from Aug. 5 to Sept. 30 at McGee Park on Main Street in Plymouth. Site coordinator is Michelle Grondin.

For market information, contact the market manager at (209) 419-2503.

Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.