It looks like tomorrow is going to be a beautiful day and I can't think of a better way to start it than a trip to the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
The homegrown goodness is finally starting to arrive at the market...guess that means that spring has really sprung and summer isn't far behind! We'll have tomatoes and corn before you know it! :) But right now is the time to enjoy the strawberries, lettuces, greens, sugar snap peas and asparagus while they are still in season and all homegrown by our farmers!
Here's a bit of what you'll find at each market location...
Richmond Rd.
strawberries
lettuce
kale
asparagus
broccoli
kohlrabi
radishes
arugula
turnips
beets
potatoes
okra
spring onions
sugar snap peas
yellow squash
butternut squash
mushrooms
baked goods
herb seasoning
jam
pimento cheese
wine
flowers
tomato plants
beef
pork
eggs
soap
Azur Restaurant & Patio
lettuce
asparagus
poke sallet
yellow squash
broccoli crowns
grape leaves
kale
turnip greens
chard
collard greens
spinach
spring onions
turnips
zucchini
mushrooms
beef
pork
lamb
eggs
tomato & basil sets
canna lily roots
dried gourds
soap
And, who knows what other surprises you might find at either market! :)
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Check out our website too...it is in the process of being updated! You can link to our blog for updates and happenings from there too!
http://www.bluegrassfarmersmarket.org
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~*~ 2014 MARKET HOURS ~*~
3450 Richmond Rd.
Open through October 25, 2014
Saturday 9 until 2 NOW OPEN FOR THE 2014 SEASON!
Tuesday 3 until 6 OPEN ONLY WHEN OUR FARMERS HAVE STUFF TO SELL! WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.
We'll be set up in the parking lot of our sponsors, Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs. 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! And, we love seeing your four-legged friends!
3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre
Open through October 25, 2014
Saturday 9 until 2 NOW OPEN FOR THE 2014 SEASON!
Thursday 3 until 6 OPENING SOON...WE'LL KEEP YOU INFORMED!
Our farmers will be set up in the parking lot and possibly the patio of AZUR Restaurant & Patio. Beaumont Centre is just outside new Circle Rd. off of Harrodsburg Rd.
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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 all fruit and veggie farmers are...
GAP Certified