Guests can shop for artisan goods, seasonal foods, baked goods, plants, flowers, specialty items and fresh finds. Photo courtesy of Gold River Sunday Market

GOLD RIVER, CA (MPG) - Gold River Sunday Market is adding even more energy to Sunday mornings at Gold River Town Centre this July with fresh produce, free community yoga, local art, live music, American muscle cars and a rotating lineup of local and regional vendors.

Held every Sunday from 8 a.m. to  noon in the Wells Fargo parking lot at Gold River Town Centre, 2100 Golden Centre Lane in Gold River, the market is free to attend and features more than 20 vendors each week. Guests can shop for artisan goods, seasonal foods, baked goods, plants, flowers, specialty items and fresh finds while enjoying live music, family-friendly activities and a welcoming open-air market atmosphere.

Designed as a Sunday morning gathering place for the local community, Gold River Sunday Market brings together makers, small businesses, farms, food vendors, artists and neighbors in one easy, walkable destination.

“Our goal with Gold River Sunday Market has always been to create a welcoming place for the community to gather, shop local, and enjoy Sunday mornings together,” said Jeanie Haddox, market manager for Gold River Sunday Market. “July is an exciting step forward as we continue building that vision with fresh fruit, free morning yoga, art-focused vendors, and themed experiences that bring more variety, energy, and reasons to visit each week.”

In addition to its weekly mix of vendors, live music and activities, Gold River Sunday Market features rotating monthly themes designed to give guests something new to look forward to each week. First Sundays are Kids Day at the Market, second Sundays highlight Art at the Market, third Sundays bring Cars at the Market and fourth Sundays focus on Pet Adoptions at the Market.

On Sunday, July 12, the market’s Art at the Market theme will highlight creative vendors and local participants such as Wild Wonder Photography, Gold River Artisan Collective and Silver Lining Paintings. That same morning, Gold River Sunday Market will also welcome Lopez Family Farm and introduce free morning yoga at 8 a.m.

Designed as a Sunday morning gathering place for the local community, Gold River Sunday Market brings together makers, small businesses, farms, food vendors, artists and neighbors in one easy, walkable destination. Photo courtesy of Gold River Sunday Market

Lopez Family Farm will bring one of the most requested additions to the market: fresh, seasonal fruit. Initial offerings are expected to include lemons, honey, pluots, apricots, nectarines and white and yellow peaches. The addition brings a fresh new offering to the weekly market experience and gives guests another reason to shop local.

The free 1-hour community yoga flow begins at 8 a.m. and is open to all ages and experience levels, from first-time participants to seasoned yogis. Guests are invited to bring a yoga mat and water for an approachable morning class designed to help participants reset, recharge, reconnect and ease into Sunday with movement, fresh air and community.

The July lineup continues Sunday, July 19, with Cars at the Market, the market’s third Sunday theme, sponsored by K. McDonald of Farmers Insurance. The July theme is American Muscle, celebrating classic power, standout vehicles and car culture alongside the regular Sunday market experience.

The market also features a rotating lineup of local and regional vendors, with recent participants including Butte Mountain Farms, Pacheco Farms, Empress Lane Farms, Frenchy Gourmet, Wheat Ridge Baking Company, The Puzzled Runner, Wayward Books, Sweet Vivienne, Rising Soul Jewelry, Root & Cane, A Shot of Aesthetics, Gaspachos and Petals 350. Offerings rotate weekly and may include farm products, plants, baked goods, books, handmade jewelry, flowers, specialty drinks, yogurt, dried vegetable chips, kefir spreads, artisan gifts, artwork, home decor, self-care items, creative goods and other curated market finds.

Family-friendly activities are also part of the weekly market experience, with community partners such as Girl Scouts Heart of Central California participating in market mornings.

Live music adds to the Sunday atmosphere, with rotating local musicians such as Music by Mikey LP, Cindy Lace and Misty Mountain Strings helping create a relaxed, upbeat setting for guests to shop, stroll and stay awhile. In addition to the weekly market, guests can also look forward to new businesses coming soon to Gold River Town Centre.

World Traveler Coffee Roasters is coming to 2095 Golden Centre Lane, Suite 10, and currently participates in the market with a coffee cart serving specialty coffee and ceremonial-grade matcha. Dip’d Dubai, a new concept coming soon to 2121 Golden Centre Lane, Suite 40, will share more details as opening plans are finalized.

Live music adds to the Sunday atmosphere, with rotating local musicians. Photo courtesy of Gold River Sunday Market

From fresh fruit and baked goods to artisan vendors, live music, themed market days and family-friendly activities, Gold River Sunday Market offers a new reason to visit each week. Set within a neighborhood shopping center with restaurants, grocery, services and everyday conveniences, the market gives guests the opportunity to make a morning of it by shopping the market, exploring Gold River Town Centre and supporting the businesses that make the center a convenient community destination.

For weekly vendor lineups, upcoming market themes, special events, vendor opportunities, sponsorship information and more, visit www.GoldRiverSundayMarket.com and follow Gold River Sunday Market on Facebook and Instagram at @GoldRiverSundayMarket.