The new Mission Viejo Farmers Market opens at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 13 in the Civic Center courtyard boasting fresh produce, homemade food products and living products produced by Gary Matsuoka.
Gary was the longtime owner of Laguna Hills Nursery in Lake Forest and is well known for his rose selection, fruit trees and other unique plants. He also makes a distinctive blend of potting soil that is sure to enrich the local residential garden.
The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday and will feature live entertainment the first Friday of the month. The grand opening day will include the talents of singer/songwriter Philip Bardowell, who was influenced early on by songwriting greats - The Beatles, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, The Eagles, Queen, Earth Wind And Fire and Bob Marley. In his youth, he formed a band with actor John Stamos and later backed the legendary surf duo Jan and Dean as their bassist and vocalist. Mike Love of the Beach Boys hired Philip to serve as lead guitarist and vocalist in his Endless Summer Beach Band. His talent and energy are sure to entertain market-goers.
For more information about the Mission Viejo Farmers Market, visit cityofmissionviejo.org/farmersmarket.
