The Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market is in full bloom even though summer is over.
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The Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market is in full bloom.
"September
and October are typically the best times for our market and there is no
shortage of fresh fruits and vegetables at this time of year," said
Annette Knowles, executive director of the Farmington Downtown
Development Authority, which sponsors the market.
"We are getting record crowds," said Scott Stevenson, market master. "It's very encouraging."
He estimates some 5,000 people visit the market each Saturday.
About
25 farmers and artisans are at the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday market at
the Walter Sundquist Pavilion at Grand River and Groves streets. A wide
selection of flowers and plants, plus seasonal fruits and vegetables,
are available -- so are bakery goods and honey.
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