GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market Fifth Year Grand Opening Sunday
Apr 30, 2026 09:46AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie
About six years ago, retired Judge Rudolph “Barry” Loncke, right, introduced his friend Vic Cima, left, to City Councilmember Rick Jennings, who has represented both Sacramento’s Pocket and Land Park neighborhoods since 2014. Here, they walk through the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market, discussing its fifth-year grand opening at the Elks Lodge No. 6 parking lot, 6446 Riverside Blvd., where three local farmers will offer a wide variety of high-quality fruits and vegetables. Photo by Stephen B. Clazie
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - This Sunday, the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market will finally hold its grand opening at 11 a.m.
About six years ago, retired Judge Rudolph “Barry” Loncke, a resident of Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood, had the idea to introduce his good friend Vic Cima, a Land Park resident, to Richard “Rick” Jennings II, who has represented both neighborhoods since 2014.
This Sunday, May 3, the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market will mark the beginning of its fifth year with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Councilmember Jennings at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead to the new season, Cima said he is proud that three local farmers will offer a wide variety of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables.
The market is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cima said, “It will feature fresh produce, a craft fair, live music, food trucks, a face painter and much more.” He also noted, “Terry Catron has been an Elks 6 member since 2007, but this is her first year volunteering as the market’s event coordinator. She is doing a wonderful job.”
The market is known for its dog-friendly environment and annual dog contests. Catron also noted, “We have planned a red ribbon-cutting ceremony with balloons and banners for the farmers market.”
Elks Lodge No. 6 President Carol Mitchell said, “As the new exalted ruler, I am excited about the continued commitment to support our community.”
Mitchell, who will emcee the ceremony, will also introduce Elk 6 Chaplain Clayton Hablitz. She said, “Clayton will offer a blessing over our event.”
Pam Zanze announced, “The grand opening will also include an outdoor craft fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.” She has chaired all Elk 6 craft fairs for the past eight years. This Wednesday, she said, “This one might feature up to 30 local artisans.” She added, “Our event coordinator, Terry Catron, has done a fabulous job rescheduling everything.”
Jay Riddell, known to vendors and customers as the “Market Host,” will also assist with setting up Famallama, a band that will perform for shoppers and vendors. Cima and Catron agreed that Riddell is an outstanding volunteer and an amazing asset.
Famallama is a multigenerational family band based in Northern California. The group features three generations of musicians, blending rock, Latin rock, blues, funk and soul into a distinctive sound.
