The Davis Farmers Market will present holiday music from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 24, under the pavilion in Central Park at Fourth and C streets in downtown Davis.

Saturday’s holiday music lineup includes the Davis High School Orchestra, Davis Chinese Christian Church, The Souterrain, Suzuki Music Studio, UC Davis Law School’s Law Cappella, Music Box, Anna Leslie Music Studio Group and Mary’s Merry Christmas Tunes.

Market shoppers will find everything they need that’s local, farm-fresh and seasonal for their holiday meals and parties, plus gifts for everyone on your list.

“Gift Basket Central” returns to the north end of the pavilion near the oak tree deck. Shop the market for local produce, cheese, jams, olive oils and crafts; buy three items from the market and staffers will wrap them for free in a complimentary gift basket.

Gift baskets may be customized for anyone on your gift list, from chocolate lovers to nut lovers, from home cooks to bakers.

“Add a gift card redeemable for a signed copy of ‘The Davis Farmers Market Cookbook’ (Mirabelle Press, $24.95) — and you’ll have the perfect gift basket for any cook,” says market spokeswoman Shelly Keller. “Or, put together a hostess basket to take to your favorite holiday party-thrower.”

Davis Farmers Market shopping baskets also make great gifts for anyone who loves to shop the market, Keller says.

New products at the market include fresh chestnuts, mandarins and crab. Many sellers have holiday gift packs available. Giant and petite poinsettias, candy, candied nuts, honey, kettle corn, specialty oils and dressings and smoked salmon will continue to be available throughout December.

At the north end of the market will be crafts, featuring a variety of hand-made items including dolls, photography, beeswax candles, lapidary arts, holiday wreaths, fresh lavender and cedar sachets, pottery, metal and wood work, basketry, paintings and jewelry.

Davis Farmers Market gift certificates are on sale at the market booth at the south end of the pavilion.

On Dec. 10, musicians include Grace Valley Christian Center Carolers, Davis High School’s Advanced Treble Choir, Susanna Holland, Peter Franklin Band and Davis Carolers.

On Dec. 17, music will be provided by The Urban Sherpas, Crazy Eights, Davis Chorale, The Souterrain, Music Box and Scott Barnhill.

On Christmas Eve, performers include Jazzy Horns, violinist Kate Saylor, Grace Valley Christian Center Carolers, Eclectic Garden and Peter Franklin.

For information, visit www.davisfarmersmarket.org or call the market office at (530) 756-1695.

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Mary’s Merry Christmas Tunes are just some of the festive entertainment to be enjoyed Saturday at the Davis Farmers Market. The market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Central Park, Fourth and C streets. Courtesy photo

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