From left, Nick Marchini, Farm Fresh Foods baker; Chad Ecklof, Ecklof Bakery baker and cake decorator; Rick Ecklof, Ecklof Bakery certified master baker; Sam Teresi, Jamestown mayor, and Bob Tilaro, Tilaro's Bakery president; at Ecklof Bakery, located at 832 Foote Ave., to recognize National Bakery Day, which is today. Teresi presented a proclamation to the bakers Wednesday declaring it Local Bakery Day in Jamestown today. P-J photo by Dennis Phillips

“Keep your dough local,” is just one of the sayings you might hear Thursday on National Bakery Day.

The National Bakery Day is sponsored by the National Retail Bakers of America and is being supported locally at Ecklof Bakery, Tilaro’s Bakery and Farm Fresh Foods.

On Wednesday, four local bakers gathered at Ecklof Bakery to receive a proclamation from Sam Teresi, Jamestown mayor, who declared it Local Bakery Day in Jamestown Thursday.

“They’re the best smelling places in Jamestown,” Teresi said.

Nick Marchini, Farm Fresh Foods baker; Chad Ecklof, Ecklof Bakery baker and cake decorator; Rick Ecklof, Ecklof Bakery certified master baker; and Bob Tilaro, Tilaro’s Bakery president; accepted the proclamation from Teresi on Wednesday.

Farm Fresh Foods is located at 703 W. Third St., and according to their website – farmfresh716.com — people have been able to find top quality baked goods at the business since they opened their doors in 1999. Customers can place a catering order or stop by the business to pick up their bakery goods.

Ecklof Bakery is located at 832 Foote Ave., and has been serving the Jamestown community for more than 50 years. According to their Facebook page, Ecklof Bakery is dedicated to the time-honored traditions of scratch baking and focusing on quality products. Ask about their “Taste of Home” packages for shipping around the world.

Tilaro’s Bakery is located at 34 Willard St., and is a wholesale bakery.