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Farmers Mkt. on the Square: Know Before You Go, July 26, 2014

OPEN TODAY! Saturday, July 19, 2014. 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

News. Compiled by Ed Waggener
for ColumbiaMagazine.com(c) from submissions

It's a gorgeous day for the Farmers Market on the Square and for all the events in South Central Kentucky today. Whatever you do today, come by and visit. The big reward will be great food. But this is a special day to congratulate Farmers Market on the Square - founders Barbara & Wayne Armitage, and all the vendors who have brought acclaim to Columbia, KY, by making the City a Special Pindrop on food traveler adventurers weekend roadmap on 30 Saturdays of the Year.

This week FM2 made a select list of 48 Kentucky Food Destinations being showcased by Bon Apetit Appalachia. Bon Appetit Appalachia features Farmers Market on the Square Posted on CM July 23, 2014.

There will be a great lineup of vendors today We'll post as we confirm vendors are here for sure. Remember to come early; part or all of the inventory may sell out early. And sometimes vendors sell out mid to late morning, so come early:
  • Yes! Jay Cox, A&J BBQ, 270-634-1527 is here! The cookhouse sets up early, Jay will be serving at around 7amCT, an hour before FM2 officially opens and then all during the market. The hospitality tent is open, he says, reserved for Picnickers at the the market. Today: GRILLED COUNTRY HAM. BBQ Tenderloin. BBQ Pulled Pork. Grilled FM2 Corn on the Cob/$2 an ear.
  • Donna Jones, The Big Black Dog Farm. 270-634-2125. - Eggplant-the classic style as well as the long Japanese long ones, Okra, Tomatoes, Yellow Squash, Hot Peppers, Some Cantaloupe. Various sizes of Kentucky honey, Adult Bibs, Baby Bibs, Burp Cloths, Receiving Blankets, as well as Quilts/throws - Donna Jones
  • Barbara Armitage of Tucker's Station Farms 270-250-2979 - Carrot Cake is Back! Summer Harvest Cake, Chocolate Zucchini Cake. Sweet Onion Bread and other Fresh baked artesian Breads. Homemade Blackberry Jams and Salsa's. Tomatoes, Green Beans, Sweet yellow Onions, Cucumbers, English (Burpless) Cucumbers, Green Peppers, sweet Banana Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, We are always sampling! - Barbara Armitage
  • Terry Huff of Heavenly Homestead Cheese 270-250-2979 - Hand crafted whole milk natural cheeses. Cheddar, Smokehouse Cheddar, Parmesan, Colby, Monterey Jack, Garlic and Herb, Tomato Basil, Gouda, Smoked Gouda, Havarti, Pepper Jack. - Terry Huff
  • Darrell Bunnell of Coview Farm 270-384-5412 -Bodacious Corn. Peaches N Cream Corn. Blue Lake Green Beans. Red Potatoes. White Potatoes. Kohlrabi. Jalapeno Peppers. Sweet Banana Peppers. Small Bulb Onions. Yellow Squash. Zucchini. Green Bell Peppers. Pickling Cucumbers. Slicing Cucumbers. Red Tomatoes. Yellow Tomatoes. Mr. Stripy Tomatoes. Crimson Sweet Watermelon. Charleston Grey Watermelon.
  • Lisa and Jason Blackaby of Blackaby Hill Farms Pasture raised Red Wattle Pork. Cured Bacon. German Style Bratwurst. Chirizo. Chops. Breakfast Sausage Links.
  • Bobby Buchanan, 2873 Fry Ridge Road, Greensburg, KY 270-404-4495. Large Ripe Yellow and Red Tomatoes. Cucumbers. Yellow Squash. Peaches & Cream Sweet Corn. Peaches & Cream Sweet Corn. Onions. Green Beans. New Kennebec Potatoes. Large Tomatoes. Colorful variety of Gourds.
  • Sandy Evert of S.T.E. Design 270-404-1793 – Handmade Jewelry: New today: Bracelets. Button, Cross, Butterflies
(Postings in progress, the Market opens at 8amCT. Click for expected venders whose inventories not yet listed)


  • Caitlin Helm of Lonely Acre Farm 270-378-0576 -
  • Mark Dicken of Mark's Wood Creations. Campbellsville, KY. 270-403-9033 -
  • Alicia Bosela, 203 S High Street, Columbia, KY. If you visit, call ahead at 270-384-1352.
  • Jana Esch of Just Natural Products 270-378-1375 –
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 Contact for being a Friend of the Farmer's Market volunteer: Beth Rutherford at 270-384-1202 or luthershorty@gmail.com. Those wishing to showcase their entertainment on a future Saturday, Contact Jana Esch, Entertainment Coordinator, Farmers Market on the Square. Phone 270-378-1375


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Petunia the Pig is expecting



2014-07-26 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Lisa Blackaby.
I thought I would introduce you to one of our mamas to be, this is Petunia the pig. She is a Tamworth and Large Black cross bred to a Large Black bore. We will keep you posted on her progress. Lisa Blackaby, Blackaby Hills Farm
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Sandy Evert has new designs at FM2 today



2014-07-26 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener.
Sandy Evert of S.T.E. Design 270-404-1793 – has these new designs at the Farmers Market on the Square today: Bracelets. Button, Cross, Butterflies. The market is open from 8am-1pmCT today, at the Adair Annex Parking Lot, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The ADAIR Band and Columbia VFW Post 6097 are present today. A large early morning, pre-opening crowd was there this morning, on what is opening as a perfect Saturday Fair on the Square day.

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Photography: Jr. Pickett has Minolta Film Camera for sale



2014-07-26 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo CM cellphone photo.
Junior Pickett has a 35 SLR Minolta Camera with two lenses and a carrying case for sale. He's unsure of the worth, so he'd like an offer for the outfit. Any will be entertained, he said. He can be reached at 270-250-2325. Earlier this morning, when the photo was taken, he was at the hospitality tent at the Farmers Market on the Square, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. By the way, the Junior is for Dallas. He's the son of the late Dallas Pickett.

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Birthday Celebration: Barbara's Husband



2014-07-26 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo CM staff cell photo.
Barbara's Husband's Birthday is Tuesday, July 29, 2014, but it's being celebrated with a special birthday cake at the Farmers Market on the Square this morning, Saturday, July 26, 2014. Slices are being shared while this cake lasts. The market is open 8am-1pmCT, today.

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