Local Farmers And Growers Gearing For Opening Day

 

Nokesville, VA- It's that time of year again. Warmer weather brings out

local farmers, bakers and local artisans to begin the 2008 operating season

of the Nokesville Farmers' Market, located just inside Nokesville near

Fitzwater Drive and Nokesville Road (Rt. 28), about five minutes from

Bristow. Opening day is Saturday, June 7, 2008.

 

"It will be a wonderful and familiar scene when we see the canopies line

up," says farmers' market manager Pablo Teodoro. "Our market is much

different from other markets. We use only local producers and many of our

growers use only natural methods. We see the Nokesville Farmers' Market

becoming a local gathering place on Saturday mornings. A place where you can

find your neighbor visiting with others, stopping off at the market for a

hot cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry, and enjoying the atmosphere that

the market has to offer. We are entering our second operating season with

eighteen local vendors. This is phenomenal growth over last year and will

mean a huge variety for our customers. You don't want to miss this market."

 

The market opens on Saturday, June 7 from 8 AM - Noon. Special guest Fran

McManus, editor of Cooking Fresh from the Mid-Atlantic, is also a local food

activist and author in her own right. She will be autographing books and

speaking. Music will be provided by Leroy Bates, a local guitarist. Prince

William Soil & Water Conservation District will be on hand to help teach

kids about local environmental concerns.

 

Pablo Teodoro

Market Manager

Nokesville Farmers' Market

Always Fresh, Always Local

(703) 794-7057

Date Published: 2008-06-04 04:30:34

Section: Local News,