Category: Market News

Pink Dragons, Peaches, and Plum Cake!
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Pink Dragons, Peaches, and Plum Cake!

“Let us live like flowers—wild and beautiful and drenched in sun.” – Ellen Everett Late July… when you still feel safely enveloped in the magic of summer. At the market it means a veritable wonderland of gorgeous veggies and sun-ripened fruits. You name it, we’ve got it. We have canning on our minds and are...

Sweet Corn, Sasquatch, Barbie and Burgers!
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Sweet Corn, Sasquatch, Barbie and Burgers!

What’s on tap for Saturday? How about temps in the seventies, a delightfully low dew point and a spectacular array of summer produce! Not enough? How about live music, refreshing craft beverages, bountiful bouquets, and a bevy of fresh baked breads & treats, and scrumptious prepared foods. It’s gonna be a GREAT weekend for grilling...

Zukes, Zinnias and Zippy Desserts
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Zukes, Zinnias and Zippy Desserts

We looooove when you share with us your market hauls week after week. This week the hits just keep a’coming with uber-fresh zucchini, zinnias and Zekeraft’s new dessert: Tres Leches with Caramel! We’ll prepare for your photos of this week’s market finds.  Now that we’ve shaken off all the 271st birthday cake-overload jitters, we are...

First Peaches, Sour Cherries and Plenty of Pie
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First Peaches, Sour Cherries and Plenty of Pie

Without pollinators, we would not have most of the wonderful food options that we see throughout the market. The presence of honeybees in the orchards is especially crucial and a major factor in providing a sizable crop each year. Without honeybees and cross-pollination, a mass majority of our delicious fruits would not be available for...

Brisket Burgers, Berries and Peanut Butter Pretzel Pies!
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Brisket Burgers, Berries and Peanut Butter Pretzel Pies!

Celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day with us this weekend. Bring Dad to the market and spend some quality time enjoying live music and your favorite local eats. If you really wanna have some fun, stop by Mattie’s Strudel Haus at 11am for their Apple Strudel Eating Contest! Firing up the grill on Sunday? Breakaway Farms...

Ice Cream, Shortcake, Crepes and Cocktails!
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Ice Cream, Shortcake, Crepes and Cocktails!

From Shakespeare and live music, to the most berrylicious line-up ever – Strawberry Day is upon us once again! Make your shopping list and and plan your strategy for tasting as many strawberry delights as possible. It’s a short season folks – enjoy every juicy moment! And be sure to wear your ‘berry best’ because...

Burgers, Brews, Bikes and Berries!
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Burgers, Brews, Bikes and Berries!

It’s Memorial Day weekend and we’ve got everything you need for the freshest, tastiest cook-out ever! From just picked strawberries and fresh baked pies to gourmet burgers and six packs of local brew. This weekend also marks the Twilight Criterium, an annual bike race that brings folks from around the world to race through the...

Hanging Baskets, Halloumi and Hot Sauce
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Hanging Baskets, Halloumi and Hot Sauce

And TWO new vendors! We welcome Allerton Sharpening & Woodcraft as well as Wild for Salmon – both attending the market every second Saturday during the season. Wowee, what an opening day we had last Saturday – we’re still basking in the glow of y’all! The season is off to a spectacular start. And this...

Grains, Greens and Goldrush Apples
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Grains, Greens and Goldrush Apples

Our farmers, bakers and makers are back with a bounty of winter goodness. And all this beautiful food has us craving some serious time in the kitchen – cooking up lots of comfort food. And I don’t know about you, but it feels like a good time for a little winter party. (Did we mention...

Santa, Shiitakes, and Strolling Music
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Santa, Shiitakes, and Strolling Music

  ….and so much more! This week we’ll have one of our favorite market appearances: sunshine! With music from the Little Brass Band keeping our spirits bright, a fireplace keeping our hands toasty, festive goats, and Santa Claus  – the market will be full of holiday cheer. Primordia will have an array of their mushrooms...