This week is our annual Kid’s Day at the Farmers’ Market. We have lots of free activities–Broken Roads Farm petting zoo, a moon bounce, PBS with an activity table, face painting, and much more.
Of course, there are lots of farm-fresh goodies to choose from this week with all the bounty of summer available. Yes, fresh local sweet corn and watermelons are in!!!! Free-ranged eggs are available as is local raw honey, jams, jellies, and pickles.
Big Daddy will be here with Carolina-style barbecue and applewood smoked chicken salad, Phal will be here with Asian noodle bowls, spring rolls and kabobs. Antibiotic/hormone-free pasture raised poultry is available as are pork sausage products (brats, chorizo, Andouille, Italian sausages), Brunswick stew, kettle corn, fresh-baked breads and delicious baked goods, as well as crafts from local artisans.
Icy cold and fruity sorbet is available as are Mrs. Yoder’s delectable fresh-baked sourdough donuts.
We welcome a new vendor this week–Doodlebug Dips with a large variety of gourmet dip mixes.
Remember to get your Farm, Fresh, Pledge card marked for every ten dollars you spend. When you fill it up, turn it in and you’re automatically entered to win a Virginia Grown/Virginia’s Finest gift basket worth a hundred dollars or more. Last August’s winner was from our Market. This year it could be YOU!Remember, we’re here every Thursday from 10 until 2 in the parking lot of The Great Big Greenhouse!