Bundle up!
Two more Farmers Markets remain – three if you count December 6’s Greens, Gifts and Giving market, which of course you should. But more on that later.
This Saturday and November 8, which was not on our original schedule, will find our farmers’ tables still loaded with fresh-from-the-field goodies. There are the obvious fall items – pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots and everyone’s favorite, rutabagas. AND sweet potatoes, cauliflower, apples and carrots – what a grand Thanksgiving feast that all would make!
You’ll also find one-of-a-kind gifts perfect for the Holidays, or any day.
Speaking of gifts and the Holidays, turn your calendar over a page and circle the first Saturday in December – the 6th. That will be Farmington’s Holly Days (and no, we don’t know why it’s Days and not Day). Here’s a link to the lineup. Tip: Don’t miss the Light Up the Grand Parade, at 5:30 p.m. on the 6th. Best way to welcome the Holiday Season!
Click here to learn more about our farmers and gatherers, and here for a map of where they farm or gather. Click here for a list of our vendors.
We are an award-winning market and a trusted source of healthy, local and sustainable produce. We offer a vibrant marketplace with music and special programs that create a nourishing community connection. We are open rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays now through the first Saturday in November at the Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Avenue, in downtown Farmington.
And the ribbons go to …
Everyone’s a winner at our second annual Apple Dessert Bake-Off
We don’t know how they did it, but the 21 participants in the second annual Apple Dessert Bake-Off made goodies that even a non-apple-lover (is there such a person?) would have loved. All we can say is: Wow. And thanks to everyone who took part. We’re already counting the days till next year’s Bake-Off on October 10!
The top three Home Bakers are Selina McCale, second-place winner for her Caramel Apple Pie Macarons; Shreya Mullapudi, blue-ribbon winner for her Apple Frangipane Tart, and third-place winner Chris Allen for his Cinnamon Apple Babka.
The winners in the Pro Division: blue-ribbon winner Kelly Ambrose for her Blondie Bottom Caramel Apple Cheesecake; third-place winner Hannah Adams for her Golden Orchard Delight Torte, and second-place winner Mary Carey for her Spiced Apple-Filled Sourdough Donut.
It’s not exactly around the corner, but Farmington’s Holly Days will be here before you know it – December 6, to be exact.
Our contribution, the Holiday Market, will be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in our regular space. We’ll have some 50 vendors including special holiday ones in addition to all kinds of holiday greens from our farmers.
Adding to the holiday spirit will be carolers, the Build a Bear Factory, Cowley’s Chili for a Cause and a warming tent.
