Bluegrass Farmers Market

I was talking to a friend who shops at a local farmers market in Illinois. The conversation headed in the direction of “what is local?” How do you define “local?” I thought about it and decided that “local” to me means that my fruits and veggies have not been in an 18 wheeler traveling across country...they come from within Kentucky. But then you have to consider another important thing when thinking “local” and that is, did the vendor at the market really grow it? Hmmmmm, we discussed this and we both agreed that is why we shop at farmers markets...we expect the vendor to be the farmer! My friend has the choice of three different markets in her area, 2 small and one large. She said that she started shopping at the large one because everyone else did. She asked a farmer what type of beans he was selling and the answer she got made her decide to venture to the smaller market. Know what the farmer said? It's a green bean! We both got a giggle on that answer! Lol

If “local” means the same to you as it does to me...grown/produced in Kentucky by the person selling it, then you will feel right at home at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! We might be small, but we are a true farmers market in every way! And, to show our appreciation to our loyal customers, we are celebrating this Saturday!

It's our annual...

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY!

~*~*~ FREE MARKET TOTES ~*~*~

Limited Supply, So Shop Early

At Both Market Locations!

The Richmond Rd. location will have a DJ playing music

and he'll take requests...so bring your dancing shoes!

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Help Us Win Again!

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market has been voted number one in Kentucky for the past two years and we really want to win again. Please go to http://www.farmland.org/vote and vote for us. Our farmers thank you in advance for voting for what we think is THE best market in town!

Now for the important stuff...what will be available this Saturday!

CORN

TOMATOES

GREEN BEANS

SQUASH

ZUCCHINI

CUCUMBERS

EGGPLANT

SMILES

OKRA

KALE

POTATOES

PEPPERS

ONIONS

SHALLOTS

SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

TOMATILLOS

GARLIC

SMILES

CANTALOUPES

WATERMELONS

PEARS

HONEY

EGGS

BAKED GOODS

JAMS

HERB SEASONING

KITTY TREATS

SMILES

CUT FLOWERS

BEEF

RABBIT

ETC. ETC. ETC.

AND, LOADS OF SMILES!

~*~ 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

EBT/DEBIT

WIC & FMNP Cards!

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Don't forget VOTE for the

Bluegrass Farmers' Market

www.farmland.org/vote