I have been anxiously counting down the days until one of my most favorite activities in West Chester. And as of today that magic number is SEVEN. That’s right, only seven more days until the West Chester Grower’s Market opens. Next Saturday, May 5th from 9:00am to 1:00pm the parking lot at North Church and West Chestnut Streets downtown comes alive with local vendors selling fresh produce, cheeses, canned goods, flowers, meats, natural soaps and baked goods.
This market makes me a very happy girl and is easily the best part of my week. What an amazing way to start off my weekend by supporting local farmers and indulging in delicious seasonal goods. According to my handy-dandy “Fresh Produce Availability Chart” I will be keeping my eyes peeled (no pun intended) for the following fruits and veggies:
– Artichokes
– Asparagus
– Beans
– Cabbage
– Cauliflower
– Citrus
– Cucumbers
– Greens
– Lettuces
– Mushrooms
– Okra
– Onions
– Rhubarb
– Spinach
Mother Nature has been a bit tricky lately so it will be a pleasant surprise to see what shows up on in the tents on Saturday. No matter what the selection is I’m sure to find many fantastic fillings for spring omelets, fixin’s for some tasty outdoor grilling and ingredients for sensational salads. I think my heart may just burst thinking about it.
To check out the vendors that particpate click here West Chester Grower’s Market Vendors
Enter a contest to win free goods and get published!
Bring your favorite recipes (up to five) to the market any Saturday in May and be entered into that day’s drawing to win $25.00 in “Market Money” which can be used just like cash to purchase goods from any market vendor. Drawing will take place at end of market day. You do not need to be present to win.
Your recipes will be published in our upcoming West Chester Growers Market Cook Book.
Other May events at the market:
May 12, 2007: Free potted flowers for the kids to give Mom for Mother’s Day.
May 19, 2007: Twin Brook Winery joins us for the day and brings free samples. Come taste fine local wine.
The Final Dish: See you on Saturday! Oh yeah… and rumor has it that on Opening Day there will be FREE temporary tattoos for the kids. Hot damn.
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