Bluegrass Farmers Market

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!

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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

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!