Opening day takes place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 6, at the shore of Austin Park in Clearlake.

More than 20 market vendors plan to participate in the opening day festivities, including produce, live music, arts and crafts, family activities, local organizations and much more.

“Like many other communities across the country, we are seeing a growth in demand for locally grown produce and fresh prepared food products,” said Pharalee Travis, market manager. “We have worked hard on vendor recruitment efforts to meet this demand and expect to offer the community access to a broad range of produce and prepared food in the 2008 season.”

In addition to more than 20 vendors, opening day will feature music by local favorite Don Coffin. “This year’s music schedule is awesome, featuring everything from big band, jazz and the Lower Lake High School Jazz Band,” said Travis.

For more information about the Friday Night Farmers’ Market’s vendors, special events, chef demos or music schedule, call Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.