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Capitol Hill gets a rare treat on Sunday — a Broadway farmers market in December. Used to be, the weekly market shut down after November. Now we get bonus weeks nearly all the way up to Christmas with the last market of the season on the 20th.
It’s going to be very cold for the market — might even be a little snow. Sounds like crowds have been light so you might want to stop by if you want to support the vendors and the extended market season.
Here’s what’s new at the market this week, courtesy of the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance:
NEW AT THE MARKET:
* Cascadian Mushrooms is back at the U-District Market with Oyster, Shitake, Lion’s Mane and Mushroom Kits.
* Baby Spinach – Willie Green’s Organic Farm has beautiful, tender, tiny spinach – washed, bagged and ready to go.
HOLIDAY TREES AND WREATHS–Three Tree Farm is at the U-District and Broadway Farmers Markets for the next 2 weekends. The Noble and Blue Spruce trees have been freshly cut and come in all sizes. Beautiful holiday wreaths are also available from Alm Hill Gardens at all three markets.
For Holiday Gifts, the Farmers Markets offer…
· GIFT CERTIFICATES
· Re-usable canvas shopping bags, market T-shirts, market aprons and sweatshirts (while supplies last).
· Jams and Preserves
· Dried Fruits, Mushrooms and Peppers
· Honey
· Packaged Nuts
· Handcrafted Chocolates
For Holiday Meals and Entertaining, the Farmers Markets offer…
* Roasts, Chops, Steaks – beef, pork, lamb and goat
* Turkey and Chickens (roasters, stewers)
* Wild Salmon
* Fresh Oysters
* Local Wines and Hard Ciders
* Holiday Breads and Pies
*****PLEASE NOTE: The Broadway Farmers Market will be open through December 20th. Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm*****
If you want to do something charming like tromp through the snow to pick up a holiday tree in the neighborhood, here is information about our favorite Capitol Hill Christmas tree lot benefiting Dunshee House. There are also a couple Central District lots to consider.
Twisted the BF’s arm to walk through the market this afternoon. Disappointed the season’s coming to an end. Cheers to the regular vendors still showing up! The trees and wreaths were a nice touch to fill in some of the empty stalls.
Two more weeks, hope the neighborhood continues to show the vendors our support.
I am not sure the cold will help get people there in Dec.
Secondly, perhaps an information gap, in that this is a new extended season.
Part of the neighborhood farmer market charm is a stroll in summer type weather, coupled with a snack, drink and taking it easy. Winter weather tends to say go inside, not outside.
Between Thanksgiving and other holiday commitments, I haven’t been able to go to the market recently (and as Mike points out, the cold is definitely a deterrent!) But as I have a bit of Christmas shopping left to do among the independent retailers on Broadway, I will try to combine that with a visit to the farmer’s market this weekend.
My only issue with this market is the late start time. I think I understand why but it does often mean I utilize the bus to go to the University Market on Saturday rather than walking to this one on Sunday. I prefer to have all my errands done by the time this market opens on Sunday.