Saturday Farmer's Market

While the farmers' market is open year round now, it is only on the May long weekend that all of the vendors show up. This larger market wraps up on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving weekend attracts many visitors because of the Artists Studio Tour. In addition to local artists' ware, there is produce grown by Watercliff Permaculture Farm. It always has a long line-up, and some things sell out early on. The other most popular vendor is Slowrise Bakery (often a line-up of 20 people or more) which makes delicious sourdough bread, scones, bialies, and other yummy breads and baked goods.

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