After this week, just one more market until we close and say goodbye to everyone until next May. It seemed like the time just flew by this year.

Besides the few vendors who told us they would not be with us last week, a few others were missing, too, primarily due to bad weather in their area. We still had some great items to purchase, and we tried to remind everyone that they should 1) stock up for the winter and 2) find out what market your vendors sell at during the winter/early spring, and 3) check to see if your vendors have online ordering for you to purchase their products.

Originally, we thought that Night Sky Lamb would be joining us this coming Friday, but unfortunately, they are very busy at this time and cannot make it. We are hoping to hear if they can come for our last market. I will keep you posted.

Last week's winner of our raffle was first-time winner Mary Kramer (see picture below). Mary received spinach from Alcantar Farm, Amsterdam bread from Cloud Cliff, red chile bagels from Bite Me Bakery, a box of assorted pastries from Drift and Porter, baby potatoes from El Guique Farm, soil food from John Tyson, India spice soap from Frost Creek Farm, green and yellow bell peppers and cantaloupe from Hernandez Farm, a bag of apples from Jaramillo Orchards, cucumbers from La Capilla Hopes Farm, blue oyster mushrooms from Maya's Mushrooms, a box of assorted pastry from Santa Fe Sconery, roma tomatoes from Twin Peaks Microgreens, zucchini and tomatoes from Zamora's, and 4 five-dollar market coupons from Bienvenidos Outreach. Congrats, Mary, on winning, and thank you for shopping with us!

Music at the Market this week: Marc Malin & Paula McDonald- music from 4:00pm-6:00pm. FYI-when the weather cooperates, the music is outdoors on the stage. When bad, it is inside the tap room.

Here are a few notes from some of the vendors-a complete vendor listing is under the "This Week at the Market" section.

Lulu from A Bee Honey Costanza Farm will be there with the First Place Blue Ribbon Winner- Our Fresh Local Wild Flower Honey-stock up for winter! (Congrats Lulu and Ed!)

Julie from Green Barn Chocolates says "Green Barn Chocolates will be at the market this Friday and the last Friday, October 4. For the off-season, there's a sign-up sheet at the market or you can just email me at info@greenbarnchocolates.com. I'll let you know when I'll be in the area for pick-ups. Consider pre-orders for holiday gift boxes...see you soon!"

Randy from Cruz Ranch is back with his farm fresh eggs.

Santa Fe Sconery - Melissa and Lourdes write in "We are offering a special discount on a fall sampler box. If anyone wants to take advantage of it, go to santafesconery.com, order by 6pm, Thursday night, and you can pick it up at the farmers' market."

La Capilla Hops Farm - Shawn says "La Capilla Hops Farm will be at this week's Eldorado Farmer's Market with the following items: La Capilla Salad Mix, arugula, cooking greens such as bok choi, collard greens, chard, kale and mustard greens. Other items include tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, rhubarb, herbs and our beautiful flower bouquets.

We will also be signing up customers for our winter "La Capilla Personalized Farm Bag" program. Stop by and see what it is all about. See you at the market. Shawn, Kevin, Kelly and Ashley"

Tammy from Tripleheart Farm is back and says "Tripleheart Farm will be there on Friday. I have prickled pear, jam, and peach jam for the specialties that I have. See you there."



John from Capstone will be at the market with: Maple, Cherry, Walnut cutting boards in various sizes, Bird houses, Red 9 bottle countertop wine rack, Wood farmers baskets,

Medium size flower trugs, Custom bottle openers, Wood candle sconces, Cedar log candle table center pieces and Mouse boxes to limit bird injuries.

The Neapolitan - Michael says "’ll be there with the usual pizza kit goodies, including sourdough and gf dough, and almond biscotti."

Matthew and John from Drift and Porter sent the following information "We’ll have assorted sandwich breads, scones, biscotti, muffins, cookies, brownies, pumpkin whoopie pies, apple turnovers, granola, jam and more! All vegan and gluten-free!

Two more markets left! Can’t believe how quick the season went…

Thank you to our amazing ElDorado customers for their unwavering love and support this year! " ♥️🤩

Maya's Mushrooms - Brad says, "We will be there with blue oysters, black pearl King oysters, lions mane, and debuting the chestnut mushroom (Pholiota adiposa)."

Cloud Cliff Bakery will have their usual assortment of delicious breads, pastries & savory pizzas.

Twin Peaks Microgreens will be on hand with their delicious assortment of microgreens, garlic and other produce.

Jason from Frost Creek Farm returns with his soap, honey and other great items.

(Remember, you call always call the market's phone number to see is your favorite vendors are in attendance! Sometimes, things come up and they can't make it, they sell out quickly or need to leave a little early. Call us to check things out-phone number below in the "This Week at the Market Column!")

As always, there may be more vendors who show up, so stop by and check it out. Below is the list of all the vendors who told us last week they expect to be here this week.

Please note: All special events at the market may be cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather locally at our market site or bad weather in a vendor's home location.

Enjoy the market!