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Williamsburg Farmers Market - Saturday, August 22nd

August 19, 2015
Williamsburg Farmers Market

Saturday, August 22, 2015

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

Summer is in season at the Williamsburg Farmers Market!  Vendors will have lots of summer produce, fruit, flowers, eggs, artisan chocolate, cheese, honey, baked goods, peanuts and handmade soaps and so much more!  

Help the market regain it's title of America's Favorite Farmers Market!

 

The Williamsburg Farmers Market came in 2nd last year but first place is within our reach. Becoming America's Favorite Farmers Market in the I Love My Farmers Market Celebration will give national exposure to our local farmers, bakers, and watermen!  It's SO easy to show your support.  Just click here, and recommend the market.  No pledge or donation is required.  

 












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.