Summer fruits are starting to trickle in now, though these cooler temps are keeping it at just that…a trickle. Strawberries are the first of our favorites – with some at market today and our first Annual Strawberry Festival this coming Saturday! Come out and see us today with our incredible line up.
When: every Wednesday from 1-5pm
Where: Corner of M52 and Old US 12 -plenty of parking near the businesses on the south side;
Who: amazing vendors, amazing community
KAPNICK ORCHARD: asparagus, strawberries, nut butters, sweet breads, treats and more (these folks are donating the berries for our festival – thanks so much!).
GOLDEN FLEECE FARM: back for the season! with beef, lamb and eggs
NEEDLELANE FARMS: local seasonal and sustainably raised veggies; spinach, lettuce, kale, chard, salad mix, kohlrabi, cabbage, arugula, herbs, green onions and leeks! Transplants and honey to boot.
JAM MAN: yummy handmade jams!
HANKRA JEWEL: gorgeous hand made silver and copper jewelry.
STONEHEARTH BAKERY:
breads and cookies all made from scratch and without preservatives. Pepperoni rolls, cinnamon rolls, cheese breads, cookies and more.
CARLYE CRISLER (weather dependent): an independent artist who uses our regional towns as her muse!
LA BAGUETTE: a small bakery specializing in French baked goods, Lisa and Suzanne invite you to come and sample their products! They will have baguettes, rye-sesame boules, madeleines, sablés, honey roasted peanut cookies, gâteau breton, sorta di ricotta e ciocolate, gâteau aux fruits, brioche, and savory tarts
DOUGS MUGS: amazing and functional hand thrown pottery. Doug’s wares are sweet on the eyes.
LAVENDER & HONEY: awesome natural body care products. From deodorant to salves, lip balms, bar soaps and more. Don’t miss Angela!
MARKS FARM: One of our veteran venders! Deb brings a host of plants and will have spinach, lettuce, rhubarb, asparagus, and the first of summer squash and zucchini! (maybe broccoli)
JACOB’S FRESH FARM: Local, seasonal veggies. He will also have eggs and honey as the season continues.
SWEET AND SALTY COOKIE COMPANY: Jeff and Jocelyn are new to the outdoor market and bring a delicious homemade cookies: chocolate chip, M&M, double dip chocolate chip, store’s, dark chocolate pecan, maple oatmeal raisin, peanut butter and snickerdoodle! YUM.
BRIELAND-SHOULTZ FARM: Greg and Joan offer free-range eggs, pasture raised poultry, and grass fed beef at both Saturday and Wednesday markets! They also raise chemical free, seasonal veggies and CSA. Goats milk soap and jam with the occasional sourdough pepper their table throughout the season.
BORDINE FARMS: dahlia tubers!
AWAKENED PROVISIONS: **Kelsey is new to the markets this year and plans to be in attendance each Wednesday and Saturday for most of the season! She will have tasty granola, dried herbs, gluten free baked goods, granola and more…her Almond Coconut Superfood cookie is one not to miss!
PARA PARA CREAMERY: Delicious cheeses – gouda, feta, cheddar and the most amazing spreads!
K’S ACRE’S:They grow these guys in a greenhouse system and they look lovely. Transplants, hanging baskets, cinnamon and traditional maple syrup and more.
AFFEATHERMATIONS (weather permitting): Joan brings her smile and style to her beautiful nature inspired art pieces – that are just as functional as they are easy to look at.
SMELLZ SO GOOD: **new this season. Kimberly and Carlton are bringing slow burning soy wax candles and wax melts to both the Saturday and Wednesday Markets!
DEXTER FOLSOM: hand crafted blue bird boxes and bird feeders.
PAPER BEAD ELEGANCE: Back this week with lovely hand crafted paper beaded earrings!
As always, we are ever so grateful for the City of Chelsea for their support and the Chelsea State Bank for their outstanding open arms. This Wednesday market sure is special. See you there!