in Merchants Square

402 W Duke of Gloucester Street, between Henry and Boundary Streets
(757) 259-3768 • loliver@williamsburgva.gov

    www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com

- Next Markets -

Saturday

July 31, 8:00 a.m.  - 12 noon

Tuesday

August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

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Governor McDonnell Proclaims Farmers’ Market Week

Governor McDonnell has officially recognized August 1-7, 2010 as Farmers Market Week in Virginia.

The Governor wrote that "Virginia is known far and wide for our high quality food and beverage products .... Plus, the "Virginia Finest" and "Virginia Grown" programs help consumers and retailers know that when they're buying Virginia agricultural products." He is proud to say that he features "...locally grown and produced food and beverage products at the Executive Mansion."

Click on the link below to view the official Proclamation.

http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/marketing/pdf/frmsmktweek.pdf

Over a dozen of the farmers and bakers at the WFM are to be praised for this achieving this designation.

They must meet the standards set by industry and approved by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services earn the Virginia Finest trademark.

This is the newest logo added to the Virginia Grown symbols.  Ask Paige Hogge of Busters Seafood about her work in bringing this recognition to the watermen.

As part of Farmers Market Week a photo contest that runs through August 18 is being sponsored by

Virginia Grown.

Submit your favorite photo taken at the WFM to win one of the prizes worth $100. The categories are by age group so everyone has a chance.

See Photo Contest for rules.

The market with the most photos submitted

will also win a prize.

Everyone knows to line up early to beat the heat while snagging the freshest berries, peaches, Ginger Gold apples, artisan chocolate, crabmeat, French, Greek and Italian foods.

With over 35 vendors there is something for everyone.

Inquire as to the location of some of the farmers who will be moving back to the west side of Henry Street this week.

Thanks to all who have voted. 

The WFM is in the top ranking nationally in the mid-size category with over 300 votes.

Volunteers such as Diana Arnette and Barbara Ramsey enjoy working on the laptop at the market to enter votes. 

Visit them if you have not voted.

Note the banner and signs around the Market that were awarded to the WFM in 2009.

What the Customers Say About  WFM

"Good vendors, variety of offerings but most of all supporting small farmers in a setting of meeting friends and having a good old visit on DOG Street while buying. Prices are just a little more than the average chain store but well worth the contribution to the environment."

Two Artists

Apryl Altman and Betty Babb both of Williamsburg enjoy interpreting the beauty of nature through painting landscapes and florals.  Apryl often incorporates architectural features and Betty is known for her Jamestown native flowers.

Farmers and Bakers on Tuesday

Peaches, blackberries, nectarines, beverages, muffins, scones, cookies, peanuts, Greek baked goods and breads, watermelons, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, apple dumplings, fruit spreads and cut flowers.

July 31 & August 3- Market Vendors 
Vendors in bold are attending on this date.

Vendors with*will be attending on Tuesdays & Saturdays.

Vendors with **will be attending on Tuesdays only.

The vendors will return as their products are available.
Click on Vendors to see listing of vendors,
their products, and how to contact them.

*United States of Food

VA Chefs Assoc. Apprentices

*VA Specialty

Cut Flowers

W. Haywood Forrest Seafood

*Gifts of Nature

Wild Heaven Farm

Chocolate Cravings

**Windhaven Farm

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