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Williamsburg Farmers Market - Saturday, July 4th

July 2, 2015
Williamsburg Farmers Market

Saturday, July 4, 2015

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
402 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchants Square

Planning a 4th of July picnic or barbecue?  The Williamsburg Farmers Market will have corn, peaches, raspberries, meats, flowers, eggs, artisan chocolate, cheese, honey, baked goods, peanuts and handmade soaps and so much more!.  Live music will be performed by the LCV Project from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. 

 

While there is something special at the market every week, these are worth taking note of:  

  • Agriberry will have red and purple raspberries and blackberries.  Get to the market early for the best selection.
  • Allen's Farm will have corn, tomatoes, kale, Swiss chard, pink purple and red radishes, salad turnips, beets and onions.
  • Amy's Organic Garden will have beets, carrots, cucumbers, onions and a variety of summer squash.
  • Blenheim will have elephant garlic, Bermuda onions, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, sun gold cherry tomatoes, and beans.
  • Drumheller's Orchard will have peaches.
  • Fresh Crunch will have giardinera.
  • Kelrae Farm will have a new summer squash called "cupcake," lots of tomatoes including a variety of heirlooms. Large variety of grape and cherry tomatoes, variety of egg plant, cabbage , fresh dug red potatoes, and string beans.
  • MillFarm Christmas Trees & Berry Farm will have blueberries and blackberries.
  • Mount View Farm is back at the market with hot dogs, kielbasa and bratwurst.
  • Steve Haas Mushrooms will have portobello basil vinaigrette and shitake vinaigrette.
  • Zamoras will have peppers and cherry tomatoes.

 












Check www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com for available products and produce.  The market is open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 pm through October.


The Market accepts SNAP/EBT AND THEY DOUBLE YOUR SNAP BENEFITS UP TO $20!!! Credit cards, and W&M Express also welcome.
 

Information about the W&M Express card is available on the William & Mary website

Founded in 2002, the goals of the Williamsburg Farmers Market are to:  

• Provide healthy regionally produced food to the Williamsburg Community. 
• Stimulate the farm economy and preserve agricultural land. 
• Revive the historic role of the Williamsburg town center as a place for markets.
• Create a fun and educational venue to enhance community life in Williamsburg.


Its Founding Sponsors are City of WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg Foundation and Merchants Square Association, and vendor sales average more than $1 million annually.

For more information about the Williamsburg Farmers Market, go to williamsburgfarmersmarket.com or contact Tracy Herner at (757) 259-3768 or therner@williamsburgva.gov.

Our Mission:

To sustain, foster, and operate a weekly Williamsburg Farmers Market in Merchants Square for growers and producers primarily of Eastern Virginia featuring fresh seasonal food and farm products for sale directly to the residents, students, businesses, and visitors in the Greater Williamsburg area.