what are you doing tomorrow?
It’s not often enough we get handed a fresh, vibrantly ripe peach from the hands that picked it. Or get to listen to the grower tell us all the things that can be made with his freshly harvested, stunningly fringed lion’s mane mushroom. Or even enjoy a perfectly sweetened, refreshing glass of real lemonade just squeezed from the hands of Sparta’s youngest lemonade expert.
No, it’s all too rare.
Which is why, from May through October, we are so thrilled to be a little part of the Sparta Green Market. From 4:00-7:00 pm, our pavilion next to the square fills with over 40 vendors. Each bringing their produce, wood working, flowers, plants, pastas, meat, lemonade, bread, pastry, and even local craft beer directly to you.
It’s like the most amazing, fresh, locally sourced store you could imagine…but so much better.
When you buy directly, the very best happens.
Our farmers, growers, crafters, artisans and refreshment makers get stronger and better. Every day. They get to meet you and hear all the things you love and want more of from their skilled hands. Which means we all get more of the great things we want. Sourced, grown and made locally.
In addition, these incredibly hard-working people can sell their goods and efforts for the most reasonable price, all while using 100% (yep, all) of the proceeds to grow better and stronger.
Moreover, you get the very best. When freshly farmed goods go directly from the farmer or grower’s hands to yours, they’re not souring, saddening, or staling on a store shelf. They get picked, boxed for transport, and brought to the market. Where you can savor every bit of their fresh life on your plate. Fresh food is not only the best food, it’s the best value. Always.
Finally, when a farmer or grower hands you the fruits of their life’s work, you have an incredible opportunity. You can ask real, direct questions about what you’re eating and hear the answers straight from the person who grew or raised it. How often can you say that these days?
So, tomorrow, go meet the people who grow and make real, good, honest food. Shop for dinner (and lunch and breakfast). Enjoy Peyton’s lemonade or Calf Killer’s beer. Or both. Ask Anthony Villa how to grow a delicious organic garden of your own, or why your tomatoes didn’t go so well this year. Marvel at the talent of so many local craftspeople. Grab a pastry or loaf of freshly baked bread, and enjoy music with an evening out in the beauty of our little town. Because the Sparta Green Market is a market like no other.
It only comes 6 times a year, but spending an evening with the real farmers, growers, crafters, and artisans is not only a great time, it could change the way you think about real, good, food (and give you an amazing way to find it right here in our community, every day).
See you tomorrow!
