03.16.2020 - Tonight's our Last Market for a While.
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We're Open Tonight.
Well, we made it to Monday, and the market is open tonight, with multiple measures aimed at protecting everyone's safety. With things developing as quickly as they are, it's with heavy hearts that we share that this will likely be our last market for a while. As a farmers market, we serve the roles of grocery store, a pop-up cafe, an accelerator for small business, a support system for local purveyors, and proudly, a gathering for community. It's the gathering part that's making this tough.
With that news, we're using this opportunity to to get some fresh produce and provisions to help get us through this time of social distancing. We're asking that you'll join us in foregoing the "gathering part" (usually one of our favorite parts), and treat the market as a grocery store and takeout counter. Below are some key details about tonight's market.
We have adjusted the layout to put more space in the aisles and more space between vendors.
We are asking to limit one customer per booth at a time.
We will not have any communal tables or high-tops for dining on site. We ask that you purchase hot foods as takeout.
Disposable gloves will be provided to vendors (and as an option for shoppers).
A hand washing station will be available out in the market.
Vendors have been advised of precautionary measures, including frequent hand washing, cleaning of hard surfaces, and safe handling of food.
Please check with vendors about options for ordering for pickup or delivery. Many of them already have those services in place, and others are working on making them available. We will also be sharing that information online.
In a bit of a twist of irony, we are welcoming a new vendor to the market family tonight. Winter Park Urban Farm will be joining us tonight with freshly-harvested produce that has only been handled by one person, Farmer Mason. While we hate that this is the way he's getting started with us, we're grateful for the boost of healthy veggies at a time like this. Please give him a warm welcome (but from a safe distance).
Thank you for continuing to support our community of incredible purveyors.
With Gratitude,
Gabby Lothrop
Market Director
Here's our vendor lineup for tonight:
Avenue A Eatery
Handmade, Colombian Vegan Eats. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Azalea Acres Farm
Pasture-raised chickens and eggs from Osteen.
The Barefoot Farmer
Fresh-picked vegetables from Farmer Paul Tomazin in Samsula, FL.
The Bearded Vegan
Dairy-free ice cream and other vegan-friendly goods, including Jamaican patties. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Black Cat Baked Goods
Black Cat Baked Goods is a one-woman cottage micro-bakery based in Orlando, FL. Their products are lovingly made by hand, in small batches. (Facebook/Instagram)
Enamored with Nature
Wholesome Body Care and Wellness Support. Handmade small batch well sourced non-toxic and effective products. (Facebook/Instagram)
Heart of Christmas Farm
Raw milk and raw milk cheeses, local honey, and more. Also selling fresh veggies on behalf of The Barefoot Farmer. (Facebook)
Hohmmade CBD
A mission-based hemp flower oil crafter (Website)
Island Breeze Spices
Handcrafted, gourmet sauces and spices made only with fresh, natural ingredients. GMO, HFCS & MSG free. (Facebook)
Microganic Farm
Microganic Farm produces pounds of Living Microgreens using Certified Organic Seeds and Non-GMO, No Chemical Fertilizers, and No Pesticides.(Facebook/Instagram)
Nearby Naturals
Orlando's Finest Urban Mushroom Farm. Gourmet mushrooms grown just a few miles from the market! (Instagram)
Orlando City Kombucha
Locally-brewed, high quality kombucha available by the glass and in refillable bottles & growlers. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
The Proper Pickle
A variety of handmade pickles hand-packed on site. (Facebook/Instagram)
Winter Park Urban Farm
Organic vegetables grown right in Winter Park. (Website/Instagram)