Market Brings Fresh, Local Fares
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he Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market (FFM) has begun its seven-month-long schedule of bringing locally grown and produced foods to downtown Fredericksburg.
The market is celebrating their 15th year of operation.
peaches, blackberries and other fruits, mushrooms, meats, goat cheese, eggs, Gulf seafood, baked goods, wine, vinegar and herbs, as well as flowers. Shoppers are invited to come for the food and stay for the family friendly party atmosphere where they can purchase meals and snacks while listening to live music.
Every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. from April 18 to Aug. 18, shoppers can meet Pizza baked in a wood burning farmers and producers while shopping oven, various dishes, including soups, for fresh produce at Marktplatz. salads, sliders and pastries are all The producer/grower market made with local ingredients and consists of farmers, ranchers can be enjoyed picnic-style under and wineries located within the the pavilion. geographic neighborhood of Gillespie and adjacent counties, offering a Wine from local wineries can be wide variety of tomatoes, vegetables, purchased by the glass or bottle and
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In its 15th season, the Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market is serving up fresh produce from 4-7 p.m. each Thursday through Aug. 11.
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non-alcoholic iced beverages are also served. “Meet the farmer, rancher, chef and artisan baker,” said a spokesman for the market. “Support local agriculture and viticulture in Fredericksburg, the community way to shop for great food.”
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