Forestville’s season is brief enough to treat every Tuesday as part of summer. The market opens when the day begins to cool and the farms are producing more than a small household can reasonably grow.
Come with a flexible dinner plan. One stall may decide the meal: ripe tomatoes and basil, a basket of squash, or greens that need only bread, cheese and a hot pan.
What to buy
A bag for Forestville Certified Farmers Market.
Peak-summer produce
Tomatoes, zucchini, beans, cucumbers and peppers suit the market’s short calendar.
Fruit
Berries and stone fruit are best handled gently and eaten soon.
Prepared food
The evening format supports dinner as well as shopping.
Local crafts
Small-town markets often give makers a larger share of the street.