OPENING DAY 2008
Ready, Set, Go! It was a beautiful Saturday morning and our farmers were ready to start the season off this year at the Farmers Market. Saturday May, 3 headed off the season for the first time this year. This is the 9th year of operation for the market in Bristol. The Market's customers were ready and waiting for reasonable prices, locally grown food, quality freshness and just a good ole time! One could not ask for a better shopping experience because the personalities of our farmers are second to none!The market had produce available such as lettuce, spinach, and green onions. They also had cabbage plants, Zucchini plants, and flowering plants. Oh, the hanging baskets and flowering plants were just beautiful. But it was the "sweetest sin" when the vendors put out there carrot cakes, oatmeal cakes, banana nut bread, sweet rolls, and Carmel popcorn, but don't worry there were many different types of coffee to get those sweets down. They had fresh ground, panama, Columbian, and Brazil coffee.
We had thirteen different vendors and around 200 customers. There were also several different types of crafts available for purchase. Although we all love to shop there is nothing like shopping and listening to some great Bluegrass music.
Parking slots are available for parking across the street on Shelby at the Municipal parking lot. Parking is also available along State Street, but slots are limited.
Vendor spaces are still available for this season. You can call the Market's office at 423-764-1879 or go on line to review the Market's applications and policies. If interested you may bring your application to the market on any Saturday morning. For further information please feel free to call us at the market's office.
Bring your family and bring your friends you are guaranteed to have a great time this season. We have many different activities planned this year. Come and join us. Hope to see you there!
