Bluegrass Farmers Market

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market needs to, once again, clarify something...we are not part of the Lexington Farmers Market. Yes, we are located in Lexington but that is about all that we have in common.

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is a guaranteed 100% homegrown/produced market. All of the farms are inspected to assure our customers that they are buying nothing but homegrown or produced items from our members. Each and every farmer must have a GAP certificate...that means he/she has gone through Good Agricultural Practices training! And, each individual farmer must obtain a Kentucky Proud designation, not the whole market...each farm! Most importantly, we do not allow anything to be resold by our farmers!!! They must grow, raise, make, bake or produce what they sell. That is the difference between the Bluegrass Farmers' Market and the Lexington Farmers Market! We just needed to clarify this because it seems like many people think that our market is just an extension of the larger market that is at Cheapside, on Southland Dr., Broadway & Maxwell and the U.K. Campus...we are not! Our farmers have to farm and cannot attend markets five days a week!

We're not sure how much clearer we can be...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is truly a “farmers” market and not a festival! If you want homegrown goodness, guaranteed, then you want to shop at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market. If you want to eat, greet friends, listen to music and hope that the purchase you make is homegrown, then you need to shop at one of the Lexington Farmers' Market five markets...just don't confuse it with the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

I know that sounded pretty harsh but to be honest, our farmers are tired of trying to explain that we will not be at Southland on Sunday, we will not be at U.K. on Wednesday and no...we never sell downtown! Our farmers are working on their farms, doing what they love, before bringing their bounty to our Saturday markets and the afternoon markets at each location. Tuesday afternoon for the Richmond Rd. farmers and Thursday afternoon for the Willow Oak farmers is just about all that they can handle...they have to work on the farm the rest of the week. Hopefully they take one day to rest! :)

Now that we have cleared that up, let's concentrate on what will be available this week at Lexington's largest. Guaranteed 100% homegrown/produced farmers market...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! Sorry, I just had to get that in one more time! Lol

Thursday at the Willow Oak location...according to Tom, there will be cucumbers, tomatoes, corn and other veggies, blueberries and fruit jam. I'll bet there will be plenty more! :)

The Saturday Willow Oak market will have...

CORN

TOMATOES

OKRA

SQUASH

CUCUMBERS

ZUCCHINI

GREEN BEANS

WATERMELON

CANTALOUPE

BLUEBERRIES

JAMS

ETC., ETC., ETC.!

The Saturday Richmond Rd. location will have...

TOMATOES

CORN

SQUASH

ZUCCHINI

CUCUMBERS

POTATOES

CARROTS

BEETS

EGGPLANT

OKRA

ONIONS

SHALLOTS

PEPPERS

CABBAGE

KALE

WATERMELON

CANTALOUPE

HONEY

HERB SEASONING

JAMS

BAKED GOODS

DOGGIE TREATS

HOMEMADE SOAPS

ETC., ETC., ETC.!

Have you voted for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market yet? We have been voted #1 in Kentucky for the past two years and we sure would like to claim a third year...we need your votes. Http://www.farmland.org/ Our farmers thank you in advance. :)

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

***************************

Don't forget VOTE for the

Bluegrass Farmers' Market

www.farmland.org

 

Summer goodness shows up at the Tuesday market!

The Richmond Rd. market will be open from 3 until 6 today and it's guaranteed to be full of all sorts of 100% homegrown fruits and veggies. :)

Look for...

TOMATOES

POTATOES

CUCUMBERS

SQUASH

ZUCCHINI

ONIONS

EGGPLANT

PEPPERS

OKRA

KALE

MELONS

BLUEBERRIES

BEER CHEESE

PEPPER JAMS

FRUIT JAMS

FRESH CUT FLOWERS

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Have you voted for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market yet? We have been voted #1 in Kentucky for the past two years and we sure would like to claim a third year...we need your votes. Http://www.farmland.org/ Our farmers thank you in advance. :)

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

***************************

Don't forget VOTE for the

Bluegrass Farmers' Market

www.farmland.org

Whew the heat is back and the afternoon storms can be very frightening. Make sure that you heed the warnings and take cover when needed. The loss of a crop is one thing, the loss of a customer and friend is another...please stay safe.

Have you voted for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market yet? We have been voted #1 in Kentucky for the past two years and we sure would like to claim a third year...we need you votes. Http://www.farmland.org/ Our farmers thank you in advance. :)

The Saturday markets promise to be loaded down with all sorts of homegrown goodness! Of course everyone would expect nothing less from our farmers. They love what they do and it shows at each market. Check out our Bluegrass Farmers Market Facebook page to see some pictures of the bounty.

I am going to go out on a limb with the Willow Oak market, but I can almost guarantee that you'll find...

GREEN BEANS

TOMATOES

SQUASH

PEPPERS

CUCUMBERS

POTATOES

ONIONS

ZUCCHINI

MELONS

BLUEBERRIES

FRUIT JAMS

AND, MUCH MORE!

The Richmond Rd. market will be loaded down with...

TOMATOES

CORN

GREEN BEANS

CUCUMBERS...GREEN, YELLOW & ARMENIAN

SQUASH...SPAGHETTI TOO!

ZUCCHINI

POTATOES...SEVEN + VARIETIES

ONIONS

GARLIC

BEETS

KALE

SHALLOTS

CABBAGE

PEPPERS...HOT & SWEET

EGGPLANT

OKRA

LEEKS

BASIL

CANTALOUPES...BIG & “DESIGNER” SMALL

WATERMELONS

EGGS

HONEY

HERB SEASONING

BEER CHEESE

DOGGIE TREATS

BAKED GOODS

JAMS...FRUIT & PEPPER ALIKE

HOMEMADE SOAPS

CUT FLOWERS...INCLUDING SUNNY SUNFLOWERS!

ETC., ETC., ETC.!

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

***************************

Don't forget VOTE for the

Bluegrass Farmers' Market

www.farmland.org

The Tuesday market will be filled with summer goodness!

The Richmond Rd. market is open from 3 until 6 today...plenty of free parking and loads of smiles. :)

Look for...

TOMATOES...HEIRLOOMS TOO!

POTATOES

ZUCCHINI

SQUASH

PEPPERS...HOT & SWEET!

CUCUMBERS...ARMENIAN ONES TOO!

LEEKS

GREEN BEANS

ONIONS

GARLIC

EGGPLANT

KALE

BASIL

SHALLOTS

BLUEBERRIES

FRUIT JAMS

BEER CHEESE

ETC., ETC., ETC.!

******************************************

It's time to vote for your favorite

farmers market again!

We have been proud to have been voted #1 in Kentucky (small market category) for the past two years and we're hoping to do it again. We need your vote! The great part is you can vote for more than one market, so if you shop at the big downtown market you can vote for it too! Tell your friends and family about us and let's continue the tradition of being the best! :)

http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

Today is Thursday and that means the Willow Oak market will be open from 3 until 6. Here's the market report from Tom of Emnett Acres...he's the go to guy when it comes to the Willow Oak market location! :)

“Our market wares covered the full spectrum of cane fruits and blueberries from Caludis, as well as Judi's homemade preserves.

I will have a good supply of Jade snap beans.

Rejoicing will have both Blue Lake and Tema beans to compliment their tomatoes.

Clark will have plenty of squash varieties, including the usual Pattie Pan.

Kathy Claibourne (sp) will have both water melons as well as cantelope.

Jones can be counted on to provide half runner beans and a good supply of sweet corn.

Our Thursday market had very good traffic until the am sharp thunderstorm hit a little after four. I an Kit Blake will be there again next week, and anyone else who wants is very welcome to come and sell.

Tom”

As you can see by Tom's report, the Willow Oak location is a great second location for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market and it looks like the Saturday Willow Oak market will be a busy place!

On to our original location...here's what will be available at our Richmond Road market on Saturday...

Tomatoes

Corn

Cantaloupes

Watermelons

Cucumbers

Squash

Zucchini

Green beans

Eggplant

Beets

Okra

Potatoes

Onions

Shallots

Garlic

Cabbage

Peppers- hot and sweet!

Blackberries

Blueberries

Jams

Honey

Baked Goods

Dog Treats

Herb Seasoning

Homemade soaps

Both locations promise to be full of

homegrown goodness this Saturday!

***It's time to vote for your favorite

 farmers market again!***

We have been proud to have been voted #1 in Kentucky (small market category) for the past two years and we're hoping to do it again. We need your vote! The great part is you can vote for more than one market, so if you shop at the big downtown market you can vote for it too! Tell your friends and family about us and let's continue the tradition of being the best! :)

http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

 

It's Tuesday and that means you can get the freshest, locally homegrown fruits and veggies at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market at the Richmond Rd. location. Our farmers are there from 3 until 6 or sold out. Look for tomatoes, corn, squash, zucchini, potatoes, garlic, eggplant, blackberries, blueberries, fruit jams and more!

 It's time to vote for your

favorite farmers market again!

We have been proud to have been voted #1 in Kentucky (small market category) for the past two years and we're hoping to do it again. We need your vote! The great part is you can vote for more than one market, so if you shop at the big downtown market you can vote for it too! Tell your friends and family about us and let's continue the tradition of being the best! :)

http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

It's Thursday and that means the Willow Oak market will be open today from 3 until 6! I'm going to quote a portion of the information that I received from Tom Malone of Emnett Acres because he knows that location much better than I do. :)

This info is for the Willow Oak location only and it will give you an idea about what will be available today and on Saturday.

“Next Saturday I  (Emnett Acres) will have a new picking of Jade bush type green beans.  This will complement our varied supply of other veggies.

John Sherks's son, John Jr. will have a good selection of tomatoes, squash, sweet corn, etc.

Caludi's will have their always good selection of berries and home made preserves.

Vergil Clark can be counted on the provide a steady supply of tomatoes, squash, corn and greens.

Kathy Claibourne has flowers, zennias, to supplement her table of veggies

The Stivers brothers should have honey at their stand, as well as other items.

Jones farm can be counted on to provide a good quantity of sweet corn.

We will be marketing on Thurday, from 3 to 6 and Saturday from 9 to 2.”

I would like to add that I have been told that The Lemonaid Days stand will be returning to the Willow Oak location this Saturday. Stop by and refresh yourself with a glass of lemonade for a good cause!

Now, on to the Richmond Rd. location...

Kirby at Overman's BG Fruits & Vegetables will be bringing spaghetti squash, half runner beans, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers and more.

Ronnie Claiborne at Valley Oak Farm will be loaded with tomatoes, corn, blackberries, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, peppers, cantaloupes, green beans and much more.

Larry will be on hand to give you a sample of Larry Mac's beer cheese.

Drew and Karin with Herb'n Renewal will have their hand blended herb seasoning and homemade soaps.

Judy from Caludi's Fields will be bringing her wonderful fruit jams, blueberries, blackberries, cucumbers and tomatoes.

Billie and Walt from the Tomato Patch are sure to have a great selection of heirloom tomatoes.

Jane of the Jane's Garden, Flowers & Herb fame can be counted on to bring her wonderful, colorful flowers, freshly dug potatoes, four varieties of basil and maybe even some eggplant.

Look right next to Jane and you'll find Larry with his organically grown shallots, garlic, onions and hot peppers.

McMaine's Riverhaven Farm will be bringing Linda's home baked goodness...cakes, cookies, etc. and her wonderful pepper jams along with garden fresh goodies like Armenian cucumbers, okra, eggplant and Magda, Zephyr, Patty Pan squash varieties, tomatoes, etc.

John Shirk and his sons from Rejoicing Acres are coming from Science Hill, KY loaded down with tomatoes, peppers, green beans, corn, squash, zucchini, peppers, onions, eggs, etc.

Greeley Farms has expanded since James had his unfortunate incident, his wife and daughter have been a welcome addition to the market! The three of them will be bringing eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, potatoes and maybe even some mushrooms.

Josh, with Jones Produce will be bringing his Somerset grown corn, cantaloupes, potatoes, green beans, onions, green and ripe tomatoes, etc.

Good news, a little bird told me that Bill & Sue with Green Garden on Colby may be making their first appearance at the market this Saturday!

Bad news, Keith Green at Honey Dew Apiary called to say that he will not be at the market on Saturday...he's been asked to judge honey at the fair! Vicki with Botanica will not be at the market for at least the next 4 weeks...she is having some knee surgery and we wish her a speedy recovery.

Possible good news...Maybe the folks from Polsgrove Farm might be at the market. We want to congratulate the new grandparents!

***It's time to vote for your favorite farmers market again!***

We have been proud to have been voted #1 in Kentucky (small market category) for the past two years and we're hoping to do it again. We need your vote! The great part is you can vote for more than one market, so if you shop at the big downtown market you can vote for it too! Tell your friends and family about us and let's continue the tradition of being the best! :)

http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

Wow, our Tuesday market has grown in leaps and bounds! The parking lot was full last week and it promises to be about them same today. :)

Look for...

TOMATOES

CORN

SQUASH

ZUCCHINI

CUCUMBERS

POTATOES

PEPPERS...HOT & SWEET!

EGGPLANT

SHALLOTS

GARLIC

ONIONS

BASIL...4 VARIETIES!

BLACKBERRIES

BLUEBERRIES

JAMS..SUGAR FREE TOO!

CUT FLOWERS

BEER CHEESE

AND MUCH MORE!!!

Hope to see you all this afternoon!

***It's time to vote for your favorite

 farmers market again!***

We have been proud to have been voted #1 in Kentucky (small market category) for the past two years and we're hoping to do it again. We need your vote! The great part is you can vote for more than one market, so if you shop at the big downtown market you can vote for it too! Tell your friends and family about us and let's continue the tradition of being the best! :)

http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

And, the heat wave continues! We're very lucky that some of our members live in areas that have had some rain and others can irrigate, so you'll still be able to find all the homegrown goodness that you want at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Here's my list of “The” spectacular, wonderful, great, unbelievable, must have farm fresh goodness that will be available this Saturday...

The corn is great!

The cantaloupes are the “juice running to your elbows” good!

The squash and zucchini is wonderful...try grilling it!

The cucumbers are crisp and a great addition to a salad!

The blueberries are just waiting to be added to pancakes!

The blackberries are huge and delicious!

The potatoes are soooooo fresh and flavorful!

The green beans are a summer must have!

The cabbage is awaiting that dressing to make it into cole slaw!

The garlic can only make almost everything taste better!

The onions are sweet!

The kale and collard greens make for a great side dish!

The peppers, be they sweet or hot are crowd favorite!

Etc.!

And of course, we have “The” extras like...

Jams

Baked Goods

Herb Seasoning

Honey

Beer cheese

Cut flowers

Hanging baskets

Herb plants

Doggie treats

Homemade soaps

Etc.

Both locations will be loaded with 100% homegrown or produced goodness!

***Vote for your favorite farmers market!***

We have been proud to have been voted #1 in Kentucky (small market category) for the past two years and we're hoping to do it again. We need your vote! The great part is you can vote for more than one market, so if you shop at the big downtown market you can vote for it too! Tell your friends and family about us and let's continue the tradition of being the best! :)

http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

Don't forget...the Thursday Willow Oak market is open today 3 until 6

Wow, the heat wave continues! The Saturday market went on despite a 103 temperature reading in Lexington. That is a YIKES in my book but the record number of farmers showed up with trucks loaded with homegrown summer goodness! The really great part is, the customers showed up too! And, their four legged pals got some relief at the Stivers Bros. hydration station. Thank you fellas for thinking about our customers “kids!” :)

I walked through the Richmond Rd. market and I could not believe my eyes. The colors of summer were plentiful! Red tomatoes, green zucchini, yellow squash, purple eggplant, white onions, orange peppers and blue flowers. It was truly a sight to behold! I really appreciated the colors when I got home and tasted the flavors...Oh My Gosh! The corn is as sweet as can be. The crisp snap sound as I “did” my mess of beans assured me that I was going to have nothing but the freshest available. The wonderful scent of the fresh cucumbers added to the sweet candy onion slices were amazing. I found myself just standing there enjoying the fabulous aromas coming from my kitchen and I hadn't even started to cook! You should have seen and heard me as I cut up the cantaloupe...no, maybe it was better that I did that alone! HaHa! BTW, the seasons first cantaloupes are to die for.

I don't want to forget our Willow Oak market because I am sure that they had the same wonderful goodness available, I just didn't happen to be there. I do know that a few farmers sell at both locations so I know you can enjoy the same tempting sensations that I did and probably some different goodies too! :)

By now, I am sure that you all get the picture...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market has the very best, guaranteed 100% homegrown or produced goodness in the area! When you are a homegrown market it takes awhile to catch up to the other markets, but the wait is well worth it...we guarantee it!

Here's a bit of what you'll find at the two weekday market locations...

RICHMOND RD.

Tuesday 3 – 6

Blueberries

Blackberries

Corn

Tomatoes

Cucumbers

Squash

Zucchini

Potatoes

Kale

Garlic

Onions

Jams

Beer Cheese

Cut Flowers

Etc.!

WILLOW OAK

Thursday 3 – 6

Blueberries

Blackberries

Jams

Cucumbers

Potatoes

Green Tomatoes

Green Beans

Wax Beans

Etc.!

Check our Thursday blog to see what will be available at the Saturday markets!

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

The Tuesday market at Richmond Rd. will be loaded with berries, veggies, jams, eggs and beer cheese. What a combination! Lol The great thing is you can count on all of them being homegrown, produced or raised by the farmer that sells them!

Look for...

TOMATOES

POTATOES

SWEET POTATOES

GREEN BEANS

ONIONS

SQUASH

ZUCCHINI

CUCUMBERS

KOHLRABI

CABBAGE

EGGS

BLACKBERRIES

BLUEBERRIES

FRUIT JAMS

BEER CHEESE

AND MORE! :)

~*~*~*BIG NEWS~*~*~*

The Thursday market at Willow Oak is now open!

The most important thing to remember about the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is that we are the largest 100% homegrown/produced farmers market in Lexington...no matter which location!

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

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The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

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We Accept

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WOW, do we have even more reasons to be proud of our 100% homegrown/produced little market! Two of our members got to celebrate this week and we'd like to pat them both on the back!

Coleman Stivers who sells at the Richmond Rd. location along with his brother Calloway, was the statewide winner in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Market Entrepreneur Contest, which was part of the FFA state convention held in Lexington last week. He developed a portfolio of his business and went through an interview process during the contest which was judged by members of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Quite an accomplishment for such a young farmer! And, by the way...his prize money was $350! WTG Coleman!

The annual Beer Cheese Festival in Winchester gave another member of our market a reason to celebrate...Larry Mac's Beer Cheese won 1^st place in the commercial division! Good job Larry and Cheryl!

Okay, now on to the Bluegrass Farmers' Market happenings!

The report this week is going to seem a bit strange to our usual readers. I am combining both blogs and both market locations into one because I will be out of town and will not have any computer access. So, it's gonna seem like one big jumble of news for the whole week! I hope you can sort it out but if not...remember that both market locations will have nothing but homegrown goodness available! :)

Let's start with the Tuesday market at the Richmond Rd. location and who will be there...

Caludi's Fields - Blueberries, fruit jams and maybe even blackberries!

Jane's Garden Flowers and Herbs – Kale, broccoli, sugar snap peas, onions, new potatoes and beautiful cut flowers!

Rejoicing Acres – Tomatoes, zucchini, squash, sweet potatoes, new potatoes, green beans, cabbage and much more!

Larry Mac's Beer Cheese – Award winning beer cheese and spreads!

Now for the Saturday markets...

Richmond Rd. Market

The summer goodness is in full swing! Look for...

Tomatoes

Corn

Peppers

Cucumbers

Summer squash

Zucchini

Sugar snap peas

Kale

Broccoli

Cabbage

Sweet potatoes

New potatoes

green beans

onions

Swiss chard

Raspberries

Blackberries

Blueberries

and maybe even some okra!

Plus...

Baked goods

Fruit and pepper jams

Herb seasoning

Honey

Beer cheese

Homemade soaps

Homemade dog treats

and so much more!

Willow Oak Market

Our newest location is going strong! Look for...

Tomatoes

Corn

Zucchini

Squash

Potatoes

Green beans

Swiss chard

Cabbage

Peppers

Beets

Turnips

Okra

Blueberries

Blackberries...maybe

Fruit jams

And, I have even been told that you might find an elephant ear plant or two! :)

The most important thing to remember about the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is that we are the largest 100% homegrown/produced farmers market in Lexington...no matter which location!

~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out OPENING SOON

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

Summer might not officially be here but I can tell you that the Bluegrass Farmers' Market sure looks like it has arrived!

Corn is in at the Richmond Rd. location!

Add that to the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash, zucchini, onions, potatoes, green beans, asparagus, kale, Swiss chard, garlic,cabbage, beets and the summer berries...blueberries, raspberries and blackberries and you have one heck of “it's not quite summer, but it sure looks like it” market!

The Richmond Rd. market will also have plenty of beautiful cut flowers, hanging baskets, herb plants, homemade soaps, fruit and pepper jams, baked goods, honey lip and hand balms, herb seasoning, eggs, mushrooms, beer cheese and a crowd favorite...locust honey!

The Willow Oak location opened last week and from what I hear it was a great success. The farmers and customers alike were very pleased with the turnout. Here's the list of items that I have been told would be available this Saturday...

Emnett Acres:  cabbage, broccoli, snap beans, squash, garlic, live basil
and potatoes.

Rejoicing Acres: tomatoes, kale, beans (both half runners and bush)

Clark Farm: potatoes, assorted peppers, Swiss chard, squash

Caludi's Fields: preserves and blueberries

DON'T FORGET DAD...FATHER'S DAY IS SUNDAY!

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~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out OPENING SOON

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

It looks like the Tuesday market, at our Richmond Rd. location, will have plenty of farm fresh goodness!

Botanica will have beautiful hanging baskets, herb plants and container gardens for those who live in an apartment but want some color!

Jane's Garden, Flowers & Herbs booth will be loaded with colorful cut flowers,Yukon Gold and Red Norland potatoes, kale, Swiss chard, onions and garlic!

Caludi's Fields will be bring their wonderful blueberries, asparagus and that great fruit jam!

Rejoicing Acres will be bringing their farm fresh eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, green beans, sweet potatoes and a bunch more!

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~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out OPENING SOON

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

We hope everyone enjoyed our 2012 Market Grand Opening Day last Saturday. We had a great time and it was so much fun to see the shoppers with the Wildcat Blue market tote bags...all 500 of them! We love being able to show our appreciation to our customers by giving them something that they can really use...we support being “green” and hope that everyone will shop with the tote bags vs. plastic bags. And, by the way, it was wonderful to meet so many new folks and we hope that you continue to support our local farmers throughout the market season. Remember, we are Lexington's largest 100% homegrown/produced farmers market so the available items change as the seasons progress. Corn will be here before you know it!!! Stay tuned!

BIG NEWS...we have another market location! That's right, starting this Saturday the Bluegrass Farmers' Market will have two locations. Of course, the original market on Richmond Rd. will be full swing! Or, you can shop at the new Willow Oak location at 730 Millpond Rd. in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool.

Here's a bit of what will be available at each location...

RICHMOND RD. LOCATION

TOMATOES

CUCUMBERS

ZUCCHINI

BROCCOLI

LETTUCE

KALE

ARUGULA

NEW POTATOES

SWEET POTATOES

SPRING ONIONS

SPRING GARLIC

GREEN BEANS

CABBAGE

SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

BLUEBERRIES

EGGS

FRUIT JAMS

PEPPER JAMS

HERB SEASONING

FRESH CUT HERBS

HOMEMADE SOAP

HANGING FLORAL BASKETS

HERB PLANTS

VEGGIE PLANTS

HERB & FLOWER PLANTERS

CUT FLOWERS...

Colorful Zinnias & Blue Bachelor Buttons, etc.

PLUS, THERE ARE ALWAYS SOME SURPRISES!

WILLOW OAK LOCATION

TOMATOES

SWISS CHARD

CABBAGE

BROCCOLI

NEW POTATOES

BEETS

TURNIPS

SPRING GARLIC

SQUASH

SNAP BEANS

BLUEBERRIES

JAMS

BASIL

ETC., ETC., ETC.

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~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~

3450 Richmond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Tuesday 3 until 6 or sold out

We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!

730 Millpond Rd.

Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out

Thursday 3 until 6 or sold out OPENING SOON

You can find us in the parking lot of the Willow Oak swimming pool off of Boston Rd. Free and convenient parking at all times!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And

GAP Certified

~*~*~*~*~*~*

We Accept

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!