Del Ray Farmer’s Market Opens 2008 Season with Happy Customers and Rain Showers
April 12th, 2008 Categories: Del Ray, Real Estate News
The Del Ray Farmer’s Market opened its 2008 season with musicians, sign-ups for local events, ever faithful vendors and eager customers. Intermittent rain showers eventually took their toll on the musicians who needed to keep instruments dry but for everyone else, the opening signaled the start of classic Saturday mornings, Del Ray style.
Ready to join us? First, throw on a pair of presentable pants, sandals and a t-shirt. Hats are optional. Then, gather the newspaper, a dog if possible, a reusable bag or basket, sunglasses and head for the parking lot at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Oxford that turns into the Del Ray Farmer’s Market every April thru October.
Purchase a cup of coffee along the way. (St. Elmo’s had a table in the market this morning and we aren’t sure if it was just for opening day but we’ll let you know. ) Then, head to one of several tents offering specialty breads and pastries and choose something delectable to munch on.
Ok, now that you are fortified it’s time to mosey. One of our favorite things about the Del Ray market is that ALL THE VENDORS HAVE TO BE GROWERS or PRODUCERS. That means, at the very least, you will know where the produce is coming from, when it came out of the ground, and what to expect the following week.
If it’s an unfamiliar fruit or vegetable, ask for information and you’re likely to get preparation tips and at least one or two favorite recipes. The same holds true with the cheese vendor, the mushroom lady, the herb man, etc. We may not be the biggest market in town but we like it just the way it is - easy, friendly, convenient.
Stroll, visit, play with the dogs, admire the babies, relax. Finish your shopping and then head back to St. Elmo’s for another cup of coffee or maybe down to the Caboose for breakfast. On your way home drop in on some of the new shops on the Avenue (that’s Mt. Vernon Avenue).
Enjoy the day - just another Del Ray Saturday!
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Thanks to you both for checking us out. For those of us who don’t have the space, sun or time for a vegetable garden, the farmer’s market is a life saver. It is also the ONLY place I will buy tomatoes. Let us know if you ever get this way.
Michael
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