Reviews for: Abingdon Farmers Market
(29 reviews)
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Patricia S.
(Aug 27, 2009)
They are the nicest people you could ever hope to meet and they have the best, freshest produce!!!!!!
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Suzanne P.
(Aug 7, 2009)
Variety of good, healthy, home-grown produce and products. I like buying from local people. And I have eaten some of the freshest and best tasting produce from there.
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Anita C.
(Jul 20, 2009)
Buying fromt the AFM makes me feel I'm contributing to the community. Each of the farmers, bakers, and crafters provides the very finest quality products for their customers. The hours are excellent, the picnic tables invite you to sit and chat with folks, and the vendors aim to please. What more could one want for a Saturday morning (or Tuesday evening)?
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Deirdre G.
(Jul 18, 2009)
I support the Abingdon Farmers Market because it's a community enterprise that allows us to interact with one another face to face. Of course, the fresh fruit, vegetables and meats are truly a local treasure.
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Angela G.
(Jul 18, 2009)
It is a wonderful place to take your whole family on a Saturday morning. The shop keepers are friendly and remember you by name. The selection is incredible, fresh vegetables, fresh meat and the baked goods are fantastic. Not to mention the "Herb Lady" and all of the great crafts and jewelry. My family always makes a day of it and brings a cooler for our purchases and then we eat lunch at a local Abingdon cafe. We are not from Abingdon but it is worth the drive. My family looks forward to those Saturday mornings when we all pack up and make the most out of Sat. at the market.
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Dwayne M.
(Jul 14, 2009)
I have moved here from a very large agricultural community and never in all my years there have I experienced the type of community based atmosphere as I do at the AFM. The AFM has some of the most wonderful people all coming together to support the local interests of farmers and consumers alike. I am very grateful to be apart of it all and I salute all those who work so very hard to make this happen. Go AFM!
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Lindsay B.
(Jul 4, 2009)
The AFM is well-run and provides residents and visitors of Abingdon local produce, one-of-a-kind art, and special treats. Everyone at the market is friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to pass on valuable information. The city of Abingdon has dedicated a pleasant, out doors compound for the intent on providing a great atmosphere for the AFM and its patrons. I love the sights, smells, and sounds of the market! Children playing, music drifting in the air, lots of people smiling. In this age, finding great products and fair prices means a lot. More than that, doing one's part to sustain local agriculture and heritage impacts not only one's self but the entire community. The AFM is the best market I've ever been to. It's a must any time I visit beautiful Abingdon!
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Lucee K.
(Jul 3, 2009)
AFM has it all! Fresh produce (traditional, certified natural, and organically raised), pasture-raised meat (beef, pork, chicken, lamb, turkey), fresh-cut flowers, fresh-baked eats, and locally made crafts! There is even locally made wine available! I never leave the market empty handed!
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Joan S.
(Jul 3, 2009)
It is a very diverse and special market that provides a local outlet for area farmers, food vendors, and crafts artisans--allowing the local citizens to support their local growers and serve fresh local foods.
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Monique S.
(Jul 3, 2009)
The Farmer's Market is clean and well-organized. There is a wonderful variety of foods and crafts, in a great balance. Prices are reasonable, and the vendors are friendly.
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Lindsey H.
(Jul 2, 2009)
The quality and diversity of food and other products available at the Abingdon Farmers' Market is unparalleled for a town this size. It makes it easy to buy local because the best stuff in town is at the Market.
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teresa J.
(Jul 2, 2009)
I have visited several markets in several states. Abingdon is by far the friendliest and most varity of vendors!
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Sara C.
(Jul 2, 2009)
The Abingdon Market is a vibrant, active farmers' market. The dedication to locally produced foods and goods is what makes it stand apart from other area markets. Truly a community!
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Bob M.
(Jul 2, 2009)
Abingdon Farmers Market is a place to help out your community. It also gives you, (the consumer) the better quality of food and product. Abingdon Farmers Market is also a place were you can meet friends and make new friends. It will also give you the opportunity to learn new crafts and taste new foods!
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Treva W.
(Jul 2, 2009)
I support the farmers market because I enjoy purchasing the freshest produce and all the variety of crafts. It's also a great way to network within your community and meet new people. I just love the farmers market.
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Denise P.
(Jul 2, 2009)
Great selection of veggies, fruits, flowers, meats, breads and crafts. Local Chefs are often set up at a table where they cook up seasonally harvested produce to make great samples with recipes... Live music fills the hall with a lively feeling. Happy people gather.
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Link E.
(Jul 2, 2009)
A great variety of fresh and local offerings. It's also a great Saturday morning destination for our family.
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Tom P.
(Jul 2, 2009)
Wonderful diversity of products and people, a beautiful setting and a god selection of organic, naturally grown and grass-finished foods!
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eddie P.
(Jun 30, 2009)
wonderful, fresh items from local growers. nice to know your food source this day and age. be sure and show up with an appetite... I once had some of the best gumbo I have ever tasted. real food for real folks.
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kristen P.
(Jun 25, 2009)
i love the healthy food produced by steve vencill & frosted hawk farms...& the musical entertainment by eddie pickett is top notch as well!
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John D.
(Jun 25, 2009)
They focus on local farmers and take food stamps so the poor have access to healthy, locally grown food.
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Pauline B.
(Jun 25, 2009)
The Abindon Farmer's Market is one of the very special places that alot of people like to get their fresh produce, organic foods, flowers, etc. It is also a friendly place to shop with the "down home" southern atmosphere.
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Ilene D.
(Jun 25, 2009)
I support Abingdon Farmers Market because I get the freshest food that can be bought in our county. The venders work hard to provide the best quality. They are friendly and answer any questions about their products.
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Laurel F.
(Jun 24, 2009)
It is the social event of the week, lots and lots of variety and a beautiful setting.
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Jonathan T.
(Jun 24, 2009)
This is a great market with many hard-working vendors. Much energy has gone into providing a wonderful space for shoppers.
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Steve V.
(Jun 24, 2009)
I'm a produce grower and sell there. But I also do a fair bit of shopping at the market as well. It's the best market in our region.
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Cassa V.
(Jun 19, 2009)
They have so much great organic produce & it is a "happening" place!
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Denny
(Feb 10, 2009)
I hope they have more farmers this year. Seemed like they had more crafters than farmers last year. We go to buy produce, not Thrift store junk.
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I strongly disagree with this statement. I believe that the Abingdon Farmers Market is one of the best markets I've ever been to. It is one of the premier markets in the area and ALWAYS offers plenty of farm products. In fact, I purchase most of my produce, meats (hamburger, steaks, bacon, sausage, chicken, pork chops..even lamb), eggs, flour, bread, and hanging baskets there. That being said, there was a holiday market at the end of last season that was primarily for crafters. It was after the end of the official farmers market season. Perhaps that is what this person is referring to...although it still was not "flea market" material.
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Frank Brown
(Nov 25, 2008)
Everyone from town loves the new Farmer's Market Pavillion which provides a great place to set up farmer's displays. It is the best way to start your Saturday morning, with Blue Grass Musicians playing, a good cup of coffee, a bowl of sausage gravy and biscuts. The produce is exceptional, the local grass fed beef, the homemade preserves and apple cyder have no comparison. The ability to order sausage, honey and other items during the winter is a blessing. Congratulations to all who have particupated this year to make this a special opportunity for regional & local patrons. Thanks to all farmers.
Sincerely,
Frank Brown,
President
Highlands Realty, Inc.
461 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA
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I pretty much look to the farmers market for all my produce. Last week, I even tried beef from two different venders. I was not disappointed. I even plan to purchase a half beef this fall from one of the market venders. Good prices! My only concern is that on occasion I have seen a vender that has purchased produce from Walmart, Food City, etc......( I don't go to the market for that) How would I know this? Sticker was still on the melon! Most farmers are just trying to make an honest dollar selling their home grown produce. So, I don't let a few bad apples ruin the experience. Thanks farmers, for filling a much needed service. We love you!