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FM2 - April 26, 2014: Know Before You Go (Sponsored)

The Farmer's Market on the Square is open every Saturday from 8am-1pmCT, at the Adair Annex Parking Lot, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY

By Barbara Armitage, FM2 Market Coordinator

This is going to be the BEST FM2 ever! 26 vendors and lots of special deals. Kick off your Saturday morning with a visit to the Farmer's Market on the Square's Grand Opening stop in at the welcome tent (right next to the flag pole) and register to win a $50.00 FM2 gift certificate valid at any of our participating vendors.



For your Entertainment this week:

The Exie Boys: - Will be playing Bluegrass gospel at 10:00amCT. Pull up a chair in the new welcome tent and enjoy this free concert.

Michael and Rita Regan - Singing Christian music at 11:30amCT. Enjoy lunch at the market and stay for this free concert.

Special Guests:

Adair County Public Library Booth - Join Miss Aleina for a reading of "Pickin Peas" by Margaret Reed McDonald and then plant a pea seed to grow your own plant! Adair County Wet/Dry Petition - Wendy Butler-Burt will have the petition available for registered Adair County voters signatures. Special Raffles to benefit the Farmer's Market on the Square:

Custom built UK Fishing Rod, a $500.00 value, designed and built by Jeremy McCasland of Highland Acres Farm. Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Drawing at 1pmCT Saturday May 24, 2014.

Rod Specs:: Licensed UK Logo .7' White pole 8 - 15 lb. Two tone split grip cork handle. Custom blue splash painted skeleton reel seat. Tri-Chrome stainless steel guides with blue zirconia coated duralite ring inserts. Exquisite hand thrown pottery vase by local artist Henrietta Scott of Highland Raku Studio.

Here are the vendors you’ll find at this week’s market and their Grand Opening Specials:
  • Jeremy and Ashley McCasland of Highland Acres 270-805-9047 - Raffle to benefit FM2 - Custom built UK Fishing Rod, a $500.00 value. Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Drawing at 1pmCT Saturday May 24, 2014. Fresh Asparagus Local Honey, Creamed Honey, Honey Comb, Fresh Baked Garden Herb and Onion Bread. Custom made Fishing Rods
  • Jay Cox BBQ. 270-634-1627Free Drink with the purchase of a BBQ plate - Grilling country ham and pork loin sandwiches, cold drinks
  • Barbara Armitage of Tucker’s Station Farms 270-250-2979 – Black berry plants 50% off. Blueberry, Blackberry and Strawberry plants. Fresh baked artesian Breads, homemade Blackberry Jams and Salsa’s. Stop in for a sample!
  • Jerry Elliott of Elliott’s Signature Glass 270-634-7568 – 50% off Sun Catchers with the purchase of ANY product at the market. Handcrafted Stained Glass and Sun Catchers
  • Susan Pennington of Smith Creek Cabin 270-932-4309 – Raffle to benefit FM2 -"Outdoors" , "Back To Nature" ALL NATURAL product line gift basket. A $50 value gift basket from Green River Soap Works! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Handmade natural Soaps.
  • Darrell Bunnell of Coview Farm 270-384-5412 - Free Tomato plants. Bedding Plants for your Vegetable and Flower garden broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, peppers and tomatoes. Herb plants. Garden greens, Green Onions and Farm Fresh Eggs
  • Donna Jones of Big Black Dog Farm 270-634-2125 - Free baby bib with the purchase of a baby quilt. Kentucky Honey, Baby Quilts and Blankets
  • Mark Meyer's of M&W Milling 270-384-2487 - 10% off all beef and pork products. Locally raised Beef and Pork
  • Jana Esch of Just Natural Products 270-378-378-1375 – Free native Day Lilies. All natural hand crafted skin care products and soaps. Beeswax candles, room scents and natural household cleaners.
  • Caitlin Helm of Lonely Acre Farm 270-378-0576 – Enter drawing for a free Cranberry Carrot Cake. Homemade white bread, honey wheat bread, lemon bread, orange juice bread, friendship bread, cranberry orange muffins and sourdough bread, cranberry carrot cake.
  • Sandy and Darrell Scott of Shady Ridge Nursery 270-432-2458. - Fruit trees, perennials, shrubs, hosta.
  • Dale Whittingham of Dale’s Miniatures 270-378-4850 - Raffle to benefit FM2, Handcrafted miniature Corn Crib tickets are 50 cents each. Hand crafted miniature barns, out houses, homes, historical buildings. Special orders taken to reproduce your home.
  • Joshua Palken of Kentucky Family Farms - Had planned to be here but will be unable to make it. Free introductory gourmet Coffee Samples
  • Terry Huff of Heavenly Homestead Cheese 270-250-2979 – Hand crafted whole milk natural cheeses.
  • Steve Chundy of the Harvest Cafe 270-380-1004 - Serving coffee, lemonade, bottle water, Breakfast croissant sandwiches, pastries, Homemade coleslaw and pasta salad.
  • Alesha Dicken of The Country Stitch 270-250-2907 – Handcrafted Children’s Clothing and accessories
  • Pat Darnell and Joe Vanarsdale 270-378-1689 - Wood and Fabric Crafts
  • Danny and Debbie Burris of D&D Longview Angus 270-250-3701 – Spinach, green onions, tender greens, lettuce and raspberry plants.
  • Rhonda Parker of Jenny Creek - Heirloom bedding plants
  • Roadside BBQ - Serving sliced pork shoulder, pulled pork, grilled pork burgers and more.

Crafter's Court - Located in the historic Adair County Courthouse, 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY

  • Sandy Evert of S.T.E. Design 270-404-1793 – Handcrafted Jewelry, knitted and crocheted headbands and more.
  • Mike and Renae Watson of Watson Publications 502-545-0525 - Free Tours of the Historic Courthouse on the hour. Genealogical information, local history
  • Adair Heritage Society - Learn how you can help preserve Adair County's heritage.
  • Paulette Cox of Gems and More - Handcrafted jewelry
  • Pam Spires of Pam’s Primitives – Unique handmade Primitive Arts and Crafts.
  • Melinda Vetter of Artisan Bath and Body 270-864-2892 - Buy 2 soaps get 1 free. Natural ingredient soaps and products to pamper yourself.
The Farmer’s Market on the Square brings you only the best Kentucky farmers, gardeners, crafters, artisans and musicians have to offer.

For information on becoming a Farmer’s Market on the Square vendor contact Barbara Armitage, Market Coordinator, at 270-250-2979 or Tuckers.Sation@gmail.com . For information on being a Friends of the Farmer’s Market volunteer contact Beth Rutherford at 270-384-1202 or luthershorty@gmail.com

We’re on the way to everywhere – stop by and visit with us soon. - BARBARA ARMITAGE, Market Coordinator, Farmers Market on the Square, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY.


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