Bumpin' Pumpkin

Thanks to everyone who came out and visited us at the Turlock Night Farmer’s Market last Friday. We had a blast again! If you had a "Bumpin’ Pumpkin" cupcake on us, let us know what you thought.

Pumpkin brings thoughts of fall, and I hope cooler temps are just around the corner. Kids have started school. The light isn’t as bright when I am waking up. And, it seems to be getting darker just a little bit earlier than it was just last week. Fall is on its way!

Our next event will be later in September, when the temps should be a little cooler. The Modesto Bridal Fair will be held on September 18, and we will be there! If you know any brides planning their wedding, let them know to check out the Fair. There will be so many vendors there, providing everything from invitations to dresses, to flowers and cupcakes (wink, wink). It will be a great place for brides to get ideas, make plans and find some great services – all in one place.

Hope you have a blissful day!

Night Farmer's Market in Turlock

It's just about that time again! Friday night CBJO will be at the Turlock Farmer's Market which goes from 4-8pm. Come out for a wonderful way to spend a Friday evening, with music, food and entertainment! We'll be giving out free samples again. If you missed out last time, you sure don't want to miss out this time! Hope to see you there!

Just 10 more days!

Until the Turlock Night Farmer's Market! Don't forget to come by and check us out.

We'll be there August 26th! The market runs from 4-8pm and there will be music and entertainment, along with delicious food. Mark your calendars, come on out and enjoy the night! Hope to see you there!

Going Bananas!

This weekend (August 13 & 14) in Sacramento, William Land Park hosts the 2nd Annual Banana Festival. Tickets are $5 for adults and kids 5 and under are free all weekend! Sounds like a great deal to me!

On the home page, it says there will be all kinds of banana goodies to taste, from banana breads to ice cream, pudding and even . . . soup? Hmmm, that would be interesting. Banana soup. . . Somebody's gotta try that and let me know how it is. I'm having trouble imagining it. Is it cold? Is it hot? Is it sweet? But, I digress.

They don't mention CUPCAKES! Well, we here at Cupcakes By Jo have an awesome banana cupcake with cream cheese frosting.

So if you go and check out the Banana Festival, please sample the soup and come back here to leave a comment and tell me how it was. And, if you really want a banana cupcake, well, just let us know!

And, don't forget, we'll be at Turlock Night Farmer's Market later this month, August 26th.

Time goes by . . . Turlock Night Farmer's Market coming up!

Cupcakes by Jo will be at Turlock Farmer's Market on August 26th. Yes, that is about one month away, but time moves forward - every day!

Can you believe there are only 40 days left until Labor Day? The end of summer vacation slips slowly, day by day, until we realize we need to get some school supplies for the upcoming year, and then - holy cow! School will be starting in 2 weeks! You know that's how it happens.

We better get busy having some fun! Make sure to join us in August (which will be here before you know it!) at the Turlock Night Farmer's Market in Downtown Turlock.

What are some fun things you have done this summer?

Turlock Journal article, and Turlock Farmer's Market

We made the front page! We are so excited to share this article with you. Cupcakes by Jo is featured on the front page of The Turlock Journal, which highlighted us as a home-based business. You can read the article by clicking here.



Marisa and Jo prepping for the Turlock Farmer's Market,
photo courtesy of The Turlock Journal

We are home-based for now, but do plan on opening a store-front as we grow. And, we are getting the word out!

The Turlock Farmer's Market on Friday, June 24th, was wonderful. The weather was fantastic for both the day and night sessions. It was a great opportunity to share our cupcakes. Some people loved them so much, they purchased our mini samples! Thanks to everyone who stopped by and sampled our cupcakes, and gave us such great feedback.

We have other events coming up so if you missed us at the Turlock Farmer's Market, you'll have other opportunities. We'll keep you posted here on the blog, on Facebook and on Twitter as well! Of course, you can always check out our website for ordering information and flavors if you cannot wait to get your own little bite of bliss!

Turlock Farmers' Market

The Turlock Certified Farmers' Market in Downtown Turlock has been going on since May 6th, and is open every Friday from 8am to 1pm. We are so excited to be a part of this growing market that highlights local growers and producers, as well as local businesses like us!

Cupcakes By Jo will be there on June 24th for the daytime market and the special night market from 4pm to 8pm. There will only be 3 night markets this year, with June 24th the very first one.

Please come out and see us, and get your little bite of bliss - as long as they last! We'll be giving out free samples of our made-from-scratch cupcakes. Come by and say hi!