Florida Farmers’ Market opens June 11

FLORIDA — The Florida Farmers’ Market starts its tenth year on Tuesday, June 11.

On opening day, between noon and 3 p.m., the Florida Farmers’ Market will feature music by “3-Part Invention,” a trio of world class musicians. Individually, these accomplished artists have toured on many continents and performed for thousands. As a group, they’ve pooled their talents and the whole might just be greater than the sum of the parts. Consisting of guitar, fiddle and bass (plus vocals), their repertoire is an eclectic mix of bluegrass, folk, Americana and tasteful pop.

Food and beverages will be offered by participating vendors.

There is always an effort to enhance the market for the vendors and customers alike. The market received a community grant from Walden Savings Bank to host the Music and Arts Series this summer.

Additionally, the Florida Farmers Market has coordinated three on-site events during the season with the Florida Public Library.

July 16: Teen Chef Challenge is schedule for kids 4th grade and up. This program will be assisted by Local Chef, Peter Sullivan: BOCES teacher, professional chef and past restaurateur. (Registration Required at Library)

July 23: Digging into Healthy Snacks -Children’s Day at the market. Story time for young children, making healthy snacks, crafts and activities.

August: Music and Art Series – scheduled events every week between noon and 3 p.m.

Sept. 12: The Adult program is scheduled between 12:30 and 3 p.m. Keeping a winter herb garden

Other weekly offers are:
‘Merchant of the Week: Featured vendor who will provide handmade or homegrown items.

Community Relations: Showcase a local business or non-profit organization.

Free Delivery Service for local seniors and disabled residents of Florida. Phone orders will be taken on Tuesday’s between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and delivery will occur between 2 and 4 p.m. on most weeks (when available).

Warwick Dial-A-Bus has a fixed bus route past the market on Tuesday, for drop off and pickup of community members.

To find out more information about the market, or to get a schedule of events, call the Market Manager Louise Schultz at 845-641-4482 or e-mail FloridaFarmersMarket@yahoo.com. Online at http://www.warwickinfo.net/floridafarmersmarket/index.html.

The market is located across from the Dollar Tree and BigV Shopping Plaza on Routes 94-17A North in downtown Florida. It operates every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until Oct. 29.