Farmers Market June 28th

Last week was our opening week. We had wonderful weather and lots of produce to choose from.

Things that will be at the market.

Tomatoes
Squash
Potatoes
Onions
Buffalo Meat
Hot Peppers
Cucumbers
Green Beans
Eggs
Vinegars
Pepper Jellies
Lavender
Potted Tomato and Pepper Plants
and much, much more!

We hope to see you there!

First Farmers' Market June 21st

I hope everyone is ready! The first Clay Center Farmers' Market is going to be open at 8 am on Saturday. It is located on the west side of the Courthouse. With all the crazy weather, it hasn't been an easy spring. I am hoping to see a good turn out of vendors and patrons. Things I know that will be available are the following:

Jams and Jellies
Zuchinni
Cucumbers
Onions
New Potatoes
Potted Tomato Plants
Potted Pepper Plants
Bedding Plants from the Master Gardeners
Buffalo Meat
Farm Fresh Eggs
and probably much, much more!

On a personal note, I was hoping to have Red Ripe Tomatoes. They are very close. As the old saying goes, "A watched pot never boils". I want to change it to a "Watched tomato never turns red"! I expect I will have them on the 28th.

As the year goes on I will try to post what vendors are expecting to have prior to Saturday. Please pass this link onto other people in the area. Tell you friends about the market and hopefully you can watch it grow.

See you all on Saturday!

What is your favorite part of the Clay Center Market?

As a vendor, my favorite part is meeting with all the people. Perhaps one of my fondest memories is when a lady came to me and said "I have not had a squash like this since my Grandfather died. He was Italian, lived in the Bronx, and grew this kind of squash. It was always my favorite. Now I come to Kansas and I find it again!"

The squash was an heirloom variety called Costata Romanesco.

On that day, I made more than a sale, I made a connection and brought back memories. It was more than just a squash, it was a fond memory of a loved one.

Do you have a fond memory or favorite moment from the Farmers Market?

Getting Ready for another year at the Clay Center Farmers Market

Have you ever visited a Farmers Market? If you answer is no, then I challenge you to visit Clay Centers Farmers Market. You will find some of the finest, locally grown produce. Everything is grown locally, picked at the peak of freshness and brought to you. Come and taste the difference for yourself!

2008 Market will be opening up on June 21st. The market runs from 8-11 and is located on the West Side of the Courthouse Square in downtown Clay Center.

Products available in years past from Vendors:

Tomatoes in various colors and varieties- Red, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Green, and Black
Cherry Tomatoes in various colors- Red, Yellow, Orange, and Black
Peppers- Sweet, Bells and Hot Types
Sweet Corn
Summer Squash-Green, Yellow, Italian Type, Round Type and Crookneck
Winter Squash-Spaghetti, Acorn, Butternut and others
Cucumbers- Burpless, Slicing, Pickling and Round
Potatoes- Red, White, and Blue
Onions- Red, White, and Yellow
Watermelon- Seedless and Seeded
Cantaloupe
Green Beans
Sweet Potatoes
Radishes
Carrots
Okra
Turnips
Kohlarabi
Eggplant
Pumpkins- Big and Small
Gourds
Berries
Apples
Peaches
Eggs
Jams and Jellies
Fresh Baked Goods
Buffalo Meat and Products

What are you going to try?