Of course, we’re all familiar with the Charlottesville farmer’s markets, the one on Water Street and the one at Meade Park, as well as the new Forest Lakes market, but there are a few other far flung markets…here’s the skinny.

Waynesboro Farmers Market

2008 Season: Wednesdays - April 23 until October 29. 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Market Manager: Heidi Lanford. 540-649-4594. [email protected]. Website
Live Entertainment! June 11 - Duffy and Matthew Thomas, June 18 - David Nardi, July 23 - David Nardi, August 13 - Roger Merchant, October 15 - Roger Merchant. 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Children’s Activities: June 11 - Father’s Day Cards. 4:00pm until 6:00pm

Nelson County Farmer’s Market

Rt. 151 Nellysford. Saturdays 8:00am to 12:00 noon. Website.

Event Schedule:

June 14
Nelson Farmers’ Market Co-op featuring music by Victor Cabas, sponsored by Nelson Physical Therapy & Fitmess. 434-244-2399
June 21
Nelson Farmers’ Market Co-op featuring music by Buzzard Hollow Boys, sponsored by Rockfish Gap Country Store. 434-244-2399
June 28
Nelson Farmers’ Market Co-op featuring music by Warmed Over Boys, sponsored by Stoney Creek Pharmacy. 434-244-2399

Staunton/Augusta Farmer’s Market

Verona location - Wednesday afternoons Noon- 5:00pm. Location: At the Market dock (on the south end) of the Augusta County Government Center on Rt. 11 in Verona, VA. Season: The first Wednesday in April until the last Wednesday in October.

Staunton location - Saturday mornings 7:00am - Noon. Location: At the Wharf Parking Lot on Johnson Street in historic downtown Staunton.Season: First Saturday in April until the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.

Contacts:
Saturday market: Tom Womack (cell phone) 448-1937
Wednesday market: Susan Randall (cell phone) 448-2364
Market Committee Chair: John Matheny (540) 337-3867
Website

Chef demonstrations at Staunton location:
June 21st 9:00am - Ian Boden: Staunton Grocery
August 23 9:00am - Doreen Bechtol: Shakespeare Actress/Gourmet Chef
Sept. 20 9:00am - David Zawhorodny: Zynadoa

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