06.22.2020 - At the Market Tonight
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It's Market Monday, and as of June 20th, there is a mask mandate in effect in Orange County. These last 5 weeks, having the market open again has been an uplifting experience. Our team feels much safer shopping in the outdoors, with plenty of room to social distance, from vendors who have thoughtfully and carefully produced their goods. We feel very strongly that we are providing an essential service, both to our small business owners and our customers, and we're so glad to be back.
Some of our vendors are taking a step back from the market out of an abundance of caution in light of recent spike in COVID cases, and we totally understand and respect their decisions. It’s our hope that we can continue to demonstrate our efforts to maintain a safe environment, so that we have a market for them to come back to. We want to stick to our plan of staying open through all of this, but we need everyone’s help to make the market as safe and comfortable as possible for everyone involved.
We will continue to provide hand-washing facilities and will maintain a setup that allows for plenty of space between vendor booths. We have masks and gloves on hand for anyone who needs them - just stop by the HQ booth and ask. Please continue to limit to one party per booth at a time, and maintain a safe distance from your fellow shoppers.
It's important to us to do our part to keep these incredible small business owners healthy and in business, and for our shoppers to be safe, healthy, and able to eat well. We hope you'll join us in our efforts to do so!
We hope to see you at the market.
With Gratitude,
Gabby Lothrop
Market Director
Here's our vendor lineup for tonight (Subject to change due to weather):
Azalea Acres Farm
Pasture-raised chickens and eggs from Osteen. (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:
Fresh Eggs
Cornish Hens
Chickens
Edward's Gourmet Confections
Offering a variety of baked sweets, from brownies and cookies to cakes and pies, with gluten-free options available. (Facebook/Instagram)
Greenworks Orlando
Can’t compost at home? Bring your food waste (dairy, meat and bones included!!) to the market and learn about the kitchen recycling services available for free to @thecitybeautiful City of Orlando residents.
Heart of Christmas Farm
Raw milk and raw milk cheeses, local honey, and more. (Facebook)
Live Food Experience
Provisions for Raw, Vegan living. Holy basil (Tulsi) Plants and tea, butterfly pea plants and tea, morninga powder and plants, flax crackers (Website/Instagram)
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 in returnable bottles & growlers. Now featuring products from The Proper Pickle. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Second Breakfast
Gluten-free foods, local rare fruit, jams and preserves, edible plants. (Facebook/Instagram)
Wild Ocean Seafood
Wild-caught seafood, fresh from Florida's waters. Pre-orders only; check in with their booth to get in the loop. (Facebook/Instagram)
Winter Park Urban Farm
Vegetables grown to organic standards right in Winter Park. (Website/Instagram)