Farmers Market at Ix, Sept. 19 Starr Hill Market Sept. 20
FM@Ix, Ix Art Park, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Starr Hill, Jefferson School City Center, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
We reach the official end of summer at the markets this week, and will see a gradual end of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, melons, and the warm season produce. Cool weather greens, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, other cole crops, sweet potatoes, turnips, rutabagas, and apples return. The late rains have saved a lot of crops in this summer of strange weather. The meats, baked goods, jams, sauces, pickles, etc. are not much affected by the change in the season.
As you know, the baked goods category is filled with international styles, flavors, and ingredients. For example, ULegacy returns with brownies baked with palm sugar in keeping with the baker’s cultural heritage. The FM@Ix offers Turkish, SE Asian, Middle Eastern, Afghani, Latin American, Dutch, Greek and Amercanized styles of baked goods, with keto, vegan, and gluten free options. Also returning are the arts and crafts people as they fill in the available spots in anticipation of the holiday season. Many of our crafts people offer products for everday use such as herbal skin care products, candles, pottery, clothing, graphic arts, and wood products. Jewelry, beadwork, weaving, hand-made paper and glasswork are also represented.
At Starr Hill we have a pared down selection in each category, but still offer farm produce, prepared foods, pickles, flowers, baked goods, and herbal skin care goods in a comfortable and friendly setting. Look for a special event coming on Oct. 25 at Starr Hill.
At FM@Ix, the hours of operation will change to 9:00 to 1:00 on October 3. No more setting up in the dark!
We will see you at the markets! As always, thank you for supporting local growers, bakers and makers. It is the environmentally, and economically wise choice.