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Oceanside Farmers Market Celebrates 30th Anniversary On Thursday

Drop by the Oceanside Morning Farmers Market on August 11 for the 30th Anniversary Celebration and Giveaway.

OCEANSIDE, CA — Drop by the Oceanside Farmers Market this Thursday for the 30th Anniversary Celebration and score a free tote bag.

The Oceanside Morning Farmers Market is celebrating 30 years during National Farmers Market Week in partnership with Energy Upgrade California. Starting at 9 a.m. on Aug. 11, stop by the Farmers Market Information Booth on Pier View Way east of North Coast Highway to receive a FREE market tote and find out more about the Power Saver Rewards program that allows you to earn credits on your electric bill. Each reusable fabric tote will include a Cheryl's Caramel, Chrystal's Pure Honey Stick, Color the Sea coloring book and more. Plus one tote will have a certificate inside for a special market anniversary prize: a handmade basket by Benjamin's Baskets filled with market goods. Tote bags are limited to the first 100 booth visitors.

The Oceanside Morning Farmers Market operates in three sections on Pier View Way from Ditmar Street to Tremont Street across North Coast Highway. Starting at 9am - 1pm, choose from fresh local produce, flowers and nursery items, plus from a huge selection of gourmet goodies, including artisan baked goods, organic honey, salsa and chips, dips and sauces, olives and olive oils. Find out more at mainstreetoceanside.com/farmers-market.

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Mark your calendars for next week as the Sunset Market celebrates its 15th anniversary.

The Oceanside Sunset Market is celebrating 15 years, in partnership with Energy Upgrade California. Starting at 5 p.m. on Aug. 18, stop by the Sunset Market Information Booth in the center of the market at Pier View Way and North Tremont St. to receive a FREE market tote and find out more about the Power Saver Rewards program. Each reusable fabric tote will include a Cheryl's Caramel, O'Shun's Orchard Honey Stick, Color the Sea coloring book and more. And one tote will contain $50 in Market Bucks for a night out at the Sunset Market! Totes are limited to the first 100 booth visitors.

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From 5-9 p.m. on Pier View Way west of Coast Highway, join us for San Diego County's top weekly food and music street fair. Featuring up to 200 merchants and spanning four city blocks, the always free Sunset Market features hot food from around the world, gourmet goodies and desserts, eclectic shopping and live music. Find out more at sunsetmarket.com.

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