Chatauqua week kicked off yesterday with a home grown parade down Main Street. It’s hard to say who enjoyed it the most, the folks in the parade, or the folks lining the streets to watch. I got to march with the group representing the Farmers Market, and I had a blast. This year’s parade was [...]
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who doesn’t love a parade
June 19th, 2011 · No Comments · faces and places, festivals
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the wytheville farmer’s market is open for business
June 7th, 2010 · 3 Comments · faces and places, food, Sources
The Wytheville Farmer’s Market successfully launched its 3rd season Saturday, and all indications are that this will be the best season yet. Located in the old R.P. Johnson parking lot on Main Street, the Market is sponsored by H.O.P.E. Ministries (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Existence) and the Wythe/Bland Community Foundation. The Market is under the enthusiastic [...]
market day in Marion
May 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · faces and places, Sources
Here’s a hint about the Farmer’s Market in Marion. Get there early. Like before 8:00 am. When they open. A lot of the really good stuff, such as the organic vegetables from Omega Lane Farm, go fast. Anne and I got there around 9:45 am, which was pretty good for us since Marion is almost [...]
To Market, To Market
July 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Sources
The Wytheville Farmers Market seems to be off to a pretty good start. According to Harold Underwood who is the on-site manager, the number of vendors and customers is growing each week. By noon yesterday, 175 plus folks had stopped by, up from 101 total last Saturday. Located in the former RP Johnson & Sons [...]
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