Old Towne Orange Farmers & Artisans Market
Every Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM • Rain or Shine
303 West Palm Avenue Orange, CA 92866
The Certified Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisans Market (OHGFAM) is a food hub where the community comes to connect. The market sources small family farms from the Southern, Central, and Northern California regions that hold a California Certified Producer’s Certificate (CPC). Food Artisans participating at the market sell items such as breads, cheeses, oils, and dips that are made using traditional methods. Activities at the market include: live music, kid’s club, cooking demos, yoga, educational classes, and more.
Farmers Market Etiquette
Did you know there’s certain etiquette we should follow when visiting the Farmers Market? Most things are common sense and have become part of our normal routine but who couldn’t use an etiquette reminder? We just had to share this post from etiquette expert, Candace Smith. Candace Smith is a blogger and an expert when it comes to everything etiquette. Her latest post addresses something near and dear to our community – etiquette at the farmers market – and features insights from our own Megan Penn, executive director of the Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisans Market. Read on to learn more about etiquette at the farmers market. Candace’s original post can be found here.
Your Shopping Experience
There is a special rhythm that exists in a marketplace: the hustle and bustle of people walking through, looking for a particular item or particular vendor, greeting each other, or simply taking in the atmosphere. Your consideration of other people around you is paramount to making everyone’s shopping experience a pleasant one: Is there a queue forming to make a purchase? It’s always a good idea to ask someone you think may be in line to make sure you aren’t cutting in. If there is no line, someone behind you may be ready to purchase while you are still looking and could be blocking their way. Take notice of what others around you are doing…