Farmers market regulars invited to “Come in Out of the Cold”

Oct 11, 2012

Photo: regular market vendors celebrate the last and final day of the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market at the beach on October 6, l-r Craig Pittman, Peggy Green, Tom Waller, Janet Ducharme, Kathy Martin and Mary de Bassecourt

Vendors at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market wrapped up their official season at the beach on Saturday and shoppers enjoyed a wide array of related products and produce including fresh pumpkins, pies tarts, turkeys and much more.

Though it was last official market day at the beach have no fear loyal shoppers! Many of the vendors will continue to make their products available during the upcoming winter months at a special market event at Oso hall in Sharbot Lake called “Come in Out of the Cold”.

Regular market vendor Peggy Green, who organized the kids' booth at the beach, said the goal of the ongoing winter event is to continue not just the shopping aspect of the market but also the social aspect.

“We wanted to continue the tradition of people in the community having a chance to get together, visit, have a snack and shop as well. In the winter months there are not as many opportunities for people to get out and visit in the community so this is a chance for that to continue, ” Peggy said.

Organizers will also be offering workshops on a number of different topics at the hall. There will be a kids' activity table and activities for adults as well. Visitors just wanting a place to visit with friends and a place to sit down and enjoy a snack are encouraged to stop by. Funds raised from vendor and workshop fees will go towards helping the market to become self sustainable in the upcoming season.

For more information about “Come in Out of the Cold” and upcoming workshops visit the Sharbot Lake Farmers Markets website www.slfm.handsonharvest.ca. The Saturday dates for “Come in Out of the Cold” are January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16, March 2 & 16 and April 6 & 20. The hours are from 9:30-11:30 am.