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Williamsburg Farmers Market - Saturday, July 25th

July 24, 2015
Williamsburg Farmers Market

Saturday, July 25th, 2015

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

Salsa kits, watermelon, and sweet corn are just a few of the things sure to grab your attention and make your mouth water this week! You can also expect to find carrots, cucumbers, kohlrabi, okra, onions, oysters, peppers, potatoes, radishes, squash, and so much more!  

 

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

  • Brand new to the market -- Charles City Fruit will have plums.
  • Chocolate Cravings will have chocolate hazelnut beet cake made featuring organic be
  • ets from Amy's Garden and also elderflower liqueur truffles.
  • Drumheller's Orchard will have white lady peaches.
  • Evergreen Springs will have lotus flowers and pods and hydrangeas.
  • Fresh Crunch will have hot banana peppers, whole garlic dills, pickled radishes, fresh salsa and gazpacho.
  • Georgiatown Farm will have lamb, duck, chicken and duck eggs.
  • Hayes Oyster Company -- our newest vendor will have fresh, local, small-batch artisanal oysters, in the shell.
  • KelRae Farm will have lots of new melons, sweet corn, a large variety of tomatoes, and much more.
  • Tasha's Own will have an all natural lip balm with theirr own pure honey and beeswax.












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.