Williamsburg Farmers Markets Special Holiday Offerings

The Williamsburg Holiday Farmers Markets are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 22, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13. At these lively markets customers can shop with both regular and guest vendors.

Pies, cheese, mushrooms, beef, seafood and seasonal produce will be in abundance for Thanksgiving dinners at the Nov. 22 market. Shoppers can enjoy Klezmer music performed by Bagels & Fraylox from 9 – 11 a.m.

Also on this Saturday, Colonial Williamsburg curator of plants Lawrence Griffith and Colonial Williamsburg photographer Barbara Lombardi will sign their newest book, “Flowers and Herbs of Early America.”

The Farmers Markets on Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 overflow into two blocks full of wreaths, cut greens, berries and trees for decorating for the holidays. Vendors will display a wide variety of decorations both fresh and dried from their farms. Bakers who specialize in seasonal foods, such as holiday cakes, chocolates, jams and salsas, also will be there. Items such as handmade soap and candles and forced bulbs will ready for gift giving.

On Nov. 29 Prentiss Creek Partners will perform and on Dec. 13 Reveille, a women’s a capella group Monica sings for at the College, will entertain customers.

The Williamsburg Farmers Market was established for growers and producers of Eastern Virginia to sell fresh seasonal food and farm products directly to the residents and guests in the Greater Williamsburg area.

For a complete list of vendors and events, visit www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com.

Hope to see you there!

-E&M