Oak Harbor market opens Thursday

The 21st Oak Harbor Farmers Market begins Thursday.

The 21st Oak Harbor Farmers Market begins Thursday.

The market will go 4-7 p.m. in the space near the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce on Highway 20.

At least four farmers have confirmed they will attend this week’s market, said Peg Tennant, who manages both the Oak Harbor and Coupeville farmers markets.

“As the crops get ready, more farmers show up,” Tennant said.

About 60 varieties of tomato plants will be on sale.

Dorothy Mueller of Bell’s Farm said she will be selling a new crop of spinach, but it’s too early for local strawberries.

Raffle tickets also will be on sale all season long for a quilt made by a vendor.

Proceeds will go toward purchasing backpacks for Oak Harbor students, Tennant said.