Thursday, August 11, 2011

South of the James

I've been wanting to do a post about a really amazing market that I've been blessed to be a part of. Although I can't vend there nearly as much as I would like to because of other parties and events, I am one of the core group of vendors that saw this market open back in 2008 under the ownership of Karen Atkinson's Market Umbrella, and grow to the wonderful success it is today. With nearly a hundred vendors of local produce, meats, cheeses, and eggs - along with artisans, prepared food vendors and local musicians, it really is something not to be missed. Cute dogs and dancing children abound. Fans of this market come for breakfast, grab up all the best produce in colorful market bags, socialize with neighbors and friends, and stay for lunch.

Most of the time I'm set up, I barely have time to get a bathroom/ handwashing break, but recently I snuck in a 5 minute photo-shoot of those closest to me.