Bluegrass Farmers Market

The last Monday in May is a day of remembrance...a day when we proudly remember those brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in our armed forces. It is Memorial Day! Did you know that each Memorial Day at 3:00 pm there is a national moment of remembrance? Take time out of your busy day to remember our heroes.

Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of the summer season! I can't think of a better way to start the weekend out than a visit to the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! It's the best place in town to find guaranteed homegrown, raised, baked or made products for your Memorial Day gathering. Think asparagus, crisp lettuce, kale, onions and yes...even strawberries! Don't forget the beef, lamb and pork for that grilling. And, why not try some herb seasoning, delicious cheese, pepper jam and salsa on those burgers. Think home home baked deliciousness to finish your meal. Don't forget the beautiful and bright flowers to decorate your picnic table. One more thing...it is sort of the start of summer so you better get those tomato and veggie plants in the ground...flowers too!

So what goodness will you find at our markets this Saturday? Here's a bit to excite you! :)

LIQUOR BARN HAMBURG

Jane's Garden, Flowers & Herbs will be bringing fresh cut basil and mint along with kale and both leaf and romaine lettuce. And, don't forget those beautiful cut flowers...snapdragons, daisy's and peonies!

McMaine's Riverhaven Farm will have the first of the season Sugar Ann Peas! They'll also be bringing spring asparagus, Salanova and Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, kale, arugula, Komatsuna, Mizuna, green onions...and those wonderful fruit and pepper jams along with delicious baked goods!

Breeze Point Produce will arrive with great homemade soap, jams, salsa, spices, and 100% Angus freezer beef including brats, burgers, and all the good steaks for your Memorial Day cook-out!

Heavenly Homestead Cheese will have plenty of their wonderful varieties of cheese with them...think about topping that grilled burger! Or, maybe just snacking!

Kelly's Kobe Beef and Herman's Happy Hogswill have Kobe Beef aged 28 days! Boneless ribeyes, N.Y. strip steaks, chuck steaks, grill burger patties and so much more in the beef department! Look for pork chops, country ribs, green onion brats, green onion breakfast links, sausage patties and more pork products! All of their products are USDA inspected, free of antibiotics and growth stimulants! They are committed to providing safe, healthy and reasonably priced products that are humanely raised! Got a special order? Call Deborah Kelly at (859) 792-6748!

Herb'n Renewal will have all of your herb seasoning needs for that backyard cook-out! They love to talk herbs and can help take the guesswork out of seasoning! Don't forget the hand crafted soaps and those wonderful Zucchini, Apple'n Oat Thingies for dessert!

Reece Farm will be making their 2015 market debut tomorrow! And, they'll be bringing plenty of strawberries for your Memorial Day feast! And, something new to our market...candied jalapenos! Make sure you check out their relishes too!

Tomatoes, Etc. will be bringing the last of their heirloom tomato and pepper plants! If you live in an apartment or just want to container garden on your patio...make sure you visit with Roger...he loves to talk tomatoes!

Double F Club Lambs will be bringing their freezer lamb cuts including 1” thick lamb chops and lamb burgers...think Memorial Day grilling! Also look for racks, shanks, liver and legs...both boneless and whole! A lamb lovers delight!

Pennington Farm & Garden will be loaded down with beautiful flowering plants, herbs and hanging baskets. Look for crisp lettuce and fresh cut dill too!

AZUR RESTAURANT & PATIO

Emnett Acres Farm will have wonderful greens like Pak Choi, Swiss chard, leaf lettuce and green onions...perfect toppers for that burger or as a side dish! They will also be bringing the last of their tomato, pepper and basil plants...they need to be planted so they will be discounted! Don't forget the black walnuts!

Clark Farm will have a Memorial Day gotta have...strawberries! And, of course you'll want some grilled asparagus, zucchini or even kale! Why not try a salad made with baby chard and French Breakfast Radishes...splashed with some dried assorted hot peppers!

Remember, there are always surprises and you never know who else might show up at either market location!

Hope to see you all tomorrow!

Karin, your friendly blog gal

~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~

Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre

Saturday 9 until 2

Thursday market opening soon!

Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion

1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd.

Tuesday market opening soon!

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TheBluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And all fruit and veggie farmers are...

GAP Certified

And, some farmers accept SNAP!