Dandridge Farmers Market Grand Opening for the 2014 Growing Season is May 24

This year the Dandridge Farmers Market will open on Saturday May 24. The market is open rain or shine and is located at the corner parking lot at Gay and Meeting Streets (downtown stoplight intersection), one block north of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Market hours are 9 A.M. to Noon.

The May 24 Farmers Market will feature spring veggies, including a variety of tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, onions, kale and mustard, radishes, beets.  Also available are blueberry bushes and other perennials, herbs, honey, free range eggs, and baked goods. The Jefferson County FCE and 4H Club will be onsite and featuring crafts and updating attendees on the seasonal activities. Music and entertainment will be provided by Rachel Gibson and Jon Ives of the Pea Pickin’ Hearts.

The Dandridge Farmers Market provides residents and visitors the opportunity to purchase locally-grown produce and other locally-made products. The market will be open on Saturdays through the growing season.  Special events and activities will also be hosted at the Farmers Market throughout the 2014 growing season.

Sponsors of this year’s market are Farm Credit, Farm Bureau, Jefferson County Co-op, Bush Bros., The Jefferson County Post, Franklin Realty, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Farrar Funeral Home, the Town of Dandridge and the UT Extension Office in Dandridge. The Dandridge Community Trust proudly organizes the seasonal Farmers Market on behalf of the Town of Dandridge.

For information on the Dandridge Farmers Market, becoming a market vendor, or sign up for the weekly e-newsletter, visit the Main Street web site at www.MainStreetDandridge.com, call their office 865-397-7420, ext, 17, or inquire via email at office@mainstreetdandridge.com. Farmers Market information is also available on Facebook at www.Facebook/DandridgeFarmersMarket.