Farmer's Market
KILMARNOCK FARMER'S MARKET OVERVIEW
The Kilmarnock Chamber will be hosting THE KILMARNOCK FARMER'S MARKET on
the fourth Saturday of the month beginning May and running through
October. It will run from 9AM to 1PM and be located at the site planned
for the new Town Hall on Main Street.
The location, a large field with plenty of parking, easy access and high
visibility is at the corner of First Street and Main Street on Route 3 (Main
Street). The entrance and exit is on Main Street. With this location, people
coming north or south on Route 200 or coming through town on Route 3 to go
to the new Wal-Mart will pass right by the site.
"The Kilmarnock Chamber is happy to sponsor this event," said William Smith,
Chamber President. "It will be another event that brings visitors to the
Town of Kilmarnock while providing an outlet for producers in the surrounding
area.
The Market's concentration will be mainly on grown items, for example: fruits,
vegetables, seafood, nursery items, seeds, baked goods, wine, honey, oysters,
crabs, cheese, orchids, and related industries.
VENDORS:
- Farm Produce
- Flowers, seeds
- Plants
- Nursery (Trees, Shrubs, etc.)
- Fish
- Oysters and Products
- Clams
- Shrimp
- Bakery Products
- Orchard Products
- Winery
- Food Ventors (coffee, hots dogs, etc.)
- Non-Profits
- Red Cross
- Kilmarnock Museum
- Libraries
- Shelters
- Churches
- Master Gardeners
- Audubon Society
- Farm Museum
- Soil Extension Agents
- Animal Adoption
- Steamboat Museum
- Reedville FIsherman's Museum
- Emergency SErvices
- Fire Departments
- Coast Guard Auxiliary
- School civic clubs, bands, chorus groups.
- Etc. (this is not an exhaustive list)
"We are excited about the KILMARNOCK FARMER'S MARKET,: commented Smith.
"It is a great location with plenty of parking and space for vendors all in
one spot and is easy to get to. We have already spoken to over two dozen
vendors that are interest in participating."
Site fees begin at $20.00 and a 20% discount is offered for paying for the
season.
If interested, complete the forms on this site. You may email Brian McArdle
at bmcar111@aol.com or write him at 204 Natty Point Lane, Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482.
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