by Wendy Weitzel | May 8, 2020 | News
Davis Farmers Market announced May 8 that its Picnic in the Park event is canceled for 2020. This is the first full-season closure since the Wednesday evening event began in 1995. From April through October, the market traditionally expands its hours, taking advantage...
by Wendy Weitzel | Apr 3, 2020 | News
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Davis Farmers Market remains open as an essential grocery provider. A few community members have expressed concern, but Executive Director Randii MacNear reminds patrons that “this is not Picnic in the Park.” County and state health...
by Wendy Weitzel | Mar 16, 2020 | News
The Davis Farmers Market announced Monday it will delay the start of Picnic in the Park until at least May 13. The decision to postpone the extended Wednesday evening hours is prompted by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recommendation on Sunday to eliminate public gatherings of...
by Wendy Weitzel | Mar 11, 2020 | News
The Davis Farmers Market continues its regular schedule while taking additional precautions in light of COVID-19 concerns. The market added a third hand-washing station, and remains vigilant about cleaning all surfaces and vendor tablecloths. Sellers stay home if they...
by Wendy Weitzel | Feb 19, 2020 | News
DAVIS – Farmers Market goers will have to wait until April 1 for the start of Picnic in the Park. The popular Wednesday evening event previously coincided with daylight saving time. However, the changing climate in recent years meant some growers’ produce wasn’t ready...
by Wendy Weitzel | Feb 18, 2020 | News
The UC Davis student newspaper, The California Aggie, recently published an article on the history of the market. Read it here: Founders of Davis Farmers Market tell their...
