Lots Happening at the Market

Hello Again,

July should be a pretty busy month for the market. We've got some music lined up to perform in the middle of the park and our vendors are setting records every Saturday. Today was the first day for the Farm to Family coupons and we had a great turn out of people taking advantage of the offer. Burlington loves the Market and we love our customers! We haven't always had the best weather but our loyal family of fans make it down week after week and we thank you all. We are gearing up for our first winter market and ironing out the logistics. Look for some of your favorite summer vendors as well as new winter vendors. We are always accepting applications for both markets if you interested you can download an application from our website. I'd like to thank all the people that have been signing up for our "Friends of the Market" effort. This is a real grassroots movement that the market is starting this year to gauge interest in the market. If you'd like to help with a certain project or you think your area of expertise could be beneficial to the growth of the market stop by my tent and we'll chat.

More BFM Pictures

Some more pictures of the market for your enjoyment!

Monica's Tamale Girl Tamales

Tamale Girl Offerings

Beautiful preserves from Black Creek Preserves

Montcalm Winery

Chick Peace Hummus

Sue Johnson from Meadowland Farm spinning her wool.

Some of her wool offerings.

Molly & Eric from Pitchfork Farm.

Rainy Market

Hello Everyone,

Well we knew it would be beautiful every market day. The crops needed the rain is what I heard from the farmers last Saturday. I wanted to thank all of our die hard, loyal patrons that made it out to see us Saturday. Overall it was a successful market. I'm excited to announce the market is exploring the possibility of local musicians coming to perform at the market. Something new we're trying out to see the response we get. Next Saturday we have a group performing called, That Toga Band. Stop by and let me know what you think.

New Vendors for 2008

Here are some pictures from the market this week!

Here's a special focus on the new vendors for 2008. Enjoy!

Christina & Kris from Fresh Tracks Farm. Be sure to take part in one of their wine tastings every Saturday!! They recently won International awards with 3 of their wines! Check out their website here for details.

Their Frontenac Gris and Vermont Rose.

And the Fresh Tracks Farm Sugarhouse Round Maple.

The folks at Crawford Family Farm showcasing their Vermont Ayr Cheese. Check here for more great information about their cheese.

Some nice close-ups of their great labels.

The natural rind on their Vermont Ayr cheese.

Adam's Village Bakery.

His Dark Rye.

And the 3-seed loaf.

Danielle Griffin at Danielle's Dressings.

Danielle creates dressings from her own herbs and local in-season fruits.

A few of the selections perfect for all your salad needs!

Danielle also creates salad boquet wraps for lunch!

Two Great Markets in a Row

This past weekend was yet another fantastic market. The weather stayed beautiful and I think graduation and Kid's Day brought out some more people to the market. Last Saturday was also the opening weekend of the Art Mart at the Firehouse Gallery. All things combined to create an all around great experience for our vendors and customers. I wanted to thank all of the people that have been stopping by the Market Managers tent to express their interest in helping the Market grow. We are compiling everyones name and contact information and we will be in touch. We all believe that the market could be huge and we need to get a grassroots movement together to explore all our possibilities. The desire is there both from the Market membership and our customers we just need to point everyone in the right direction. Thanks again.
Chris Wagner

Manager's First Market

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for a great first market. The weather was beautiful and it was inspiring to see all of the markets valued patrons come out to welcome us back to City Hall Park. I wanted to thank everyone for making my first market such a success. I look forward to working with everyone to make this the greatest year for the market. We have big plans for the BFM including bringing in 10 new vendors this year, working with local musicians to showcase their talents at the market and working with the city to discuss the growth of the market. I hope that anyone interested in joining the market, helping the market or discussing the market will stop by and see me some Saturday I'm always willing to hear good ideas. Thanks again. Chris Wagner

Successful First Market!

The BFM had a very successful first market! It was so nice to see all of our vendors back again - not to mention all of our committed customers! There were so many fantastic products available, from rhubarb to handbags to bedding plants and asparagus! We look forward to many more weeks of seasonal produce, fruit, maple, and crafts. Visit us weekly at the Burlington Farmers' Market in City Hall Park in Downtown Burlington every Satuday until October 25th from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Around the Clock Sugarmakers

Kathryn's Bags

Doe's Leap has added kefir to their fantastic line of goat's milk products.

Tamarack Hollow Farm promises bacon hypnosis when you try their bacon!

Welcome!

Welcome to the Burlington Farmers' Market Blog! We are hoping that this blog can be a forum for BFM vendors, customers and community members to share ideas about making this market the best it can possibly be. Please leave comments and let us know if you'd like to write an article for the blog. Thank you!