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Today’s edition · Sun., Nov. 8

Folsom's ice rink is open, and its farmers market ranks No. 2 in California

Plus, the Historic Folsom Farmers Market lands second on a statewide list.

The Daily Folsom team2 stories11 sources4 min read

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The Folsom Historic District ice rink opened Saturday and stays open through Jan. 18

The rink runs from Nov. 7 to Jan. 18 with two holiday breaks

  1. Nov. 7The rink opens for the 2026-27 season.
  2. Nov. 17The Thanksgiving break begins, with sessions every two hours.
  3. Nov. 29The Thanksgiving break ends.
  4. Dec. 17The Christmas break begins, with sessions every two hours.
  5. Jan. 3The Christmas break ends.
  6. Jan. 18The rink's last day of the season.

Source: Sacramento Bee

If you've been waiting for a reason to bundle up, the opened Saturday at 905 Leidesdorff St. It's open daily through Jan. 18, holidays included, and yes, there are firepits for roasting s'mores.

  • Mon.–Wed. sessions: 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m.
  • Thu.–Sun. sessions: 10 a.m., 12, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m.
  • Each public session lasts 90 minutes
  • Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks: every two hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tickets are sold online and range from $18 to $22, plus a $17 fee for skate-assisted devices. A 30-minute all-ages learn-to-skate session runs Saturdays. Themed skates are planned too, including a princesses and superheroes themed skate, a Thanksgiving pajama party and Donate & Skate. Thousands of people visit each season, which also boosts nearby restaurants and shops.

Skating costs $18 to $22 a ticket

$18 to $22
for an online ticket
$291.50
for a season pass
$17
extra fee for skate-assisted devices
$40
for a Saturday learn-to-skate session

Source: Sacramento Bee

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The Historic Folsom Farmers Market ranks No. 2 in California in a nationwide vote

The Historic Folsom Farmers Market nabbed the No. 2 spot among California markets on a list the nonprofit built from nationwide votes. Folsom got 210 votes. Sacramento's took No. 1 for the third year in a row with 2,422 votes, according to a Midtown Association news release.

Folsom's market finished second to Midtown in California votes

Sources: Sacramento Bee, Modesto Bee

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Value
Midtown2,422
Historic Folsom210
29 Palms159
State Street110
Diablo Valley62
San Leandro43
Fort Bragg43
Mountain View42
Morgan Hill39
Romano's36
  • No. 3: 29 Palms Farmers Market, 159 votes
  • No. 4: State Street Farmers Market, Carlsbad, 110 votes
  • No. 5: Diablo Valley Farmers Market, Walnut Creek, 62 votes

The Modesto Bee adds that the Sarasota Downtown Farmers Market topped the nationwide list.

210votes for the Historic Folsom Farmers Market

That put Folsom at No. 2 in California, behind Midtown's 2,422 votes.

Source: Sacramento Bee

News Notes

Football

Folsom closed the regular season with a 56-38 win over Jesuit, with five rushing touchdowns from Osias Bolton. Oak Ridge topped Whitney 44-14 and Vista del Lago beat Ponderosa 36-22, and all three local teams now turn to the postseason. Folsom TimesFolsom Times

Folsom, Oak Ridge and Vista del Lago all won in Week 11

WinnerScoreOpponent
Folsom56-38Jesuit
Oak Ridge44-14Whitney
Vista del Lago36-22Ponderosa

Source: Folsom Times

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Folsom's Wayne Spence Veterans Day Parade rolls Wednesday, Nov. 11, and the 26th annual parade brings more than 2,000 participants to E. Bidwell Street, near Montrose Drive. Expect floats, classic cars, horseback riders, color guards and a mix of community groups. It starts at 9 a.m. and is free to watch.

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Daily Folsomto me · Sun., Nov. 86:00 a.m.

Folsom's ice rink is open, and its farmers market ranks No. 2 in California

Plus, the Historic Folsom Farmers Market lands second on a statewide list.

The TLDR

  1. The Historic District ice rink opened Saturday and runs through Jan. 18
  2. Tell us when you plan to skate
  3. Historic Folsom Farmers Market ranks No. 2 in California
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