Locals Gather in Downtown Woodstock for Home-Grown Music and Veggies
An air of festive abundance emanated from Fowler Street this past Saturday as locals gathered to stock up on fresh greens, preserves, locally-produced specialty cooking oils, and hand-cut flowers. Before I could even see the Woodstock Farmers Market, I could hear it. The acoustic guitar melodies of local musician Shane Cunningham rose up into the early morning, leading the way to the lot appointed for the market next to the new Woodstock development. Upon my arrival, I was happy to amble through the line of vendors, sampling various jams and picking my family’s fresh produce for the week straight from farmers’ baskets. On site to represent the Canton farm Sweetwater Growers, James Dault was eager to discuss his hydroponically grown specialty greens, culinary herbs, and award-winning herb infused oils. Merrily McLaughlin’s signature line of sauces and jams, products of Woodstock’s own Merrilily Gardens, also graced the tables and the most discerning palates at the market. The Greenprints Alliance’s Brian Stockton was also on hand to distribute information and appeal for support for their worthy project of adding sixty miles of hiking and biking trails throughout the city.
Woodstock Farmers Market Information:
The Woodstock Farmers Market will be an on-going summer event scheduled every Saturday, June 13-August 29, from 8-12 a.m. The selection of produce will change depending on the season and vendors present. For more information, please contact farmersmarket@oldetownewoodstock.com Come on out and support your local growers!
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