8am – 12pm
George H.P. Smith Park
Johnson & Dupont Aves., Lewes, DE 19958
Saturday, August 10, 2024
The Federal Demos at 10 am
At 10am at the Demo tent, the HLFM will host Executive Chef Todd Gray from The Federal for a Market Demonstration. The Federal in Rehoboth Beach, DE is one of Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema’s favorite places to eat. Chef Todd Gray is a well-known advocate for sustainable farming, committed to using seasonal ingredients and supporting local farmers. This Saturday, the Demo will feature Market fresh fruit to pair with
Cointreau Zabaglione. Chef Gray will also do a pickling spice demo, making various vegetable pickles from what’s available at the Market.
Thirty-six local farmers/producers will bring sweet corn, red, gold, and purple potatoes, green peppers, cherry and slicer tomatoes, eggplants, Asian pears, figs, cantaloupes, watermelons, honeydew melons, Canary melons, peaches, plums, nectarines, green beans, summer squashes, kale, radishes, rainbow chard, arugula, oysters, live crabs, hand-picked crab meat, crab cakes, grass-fed chicken, turkey, duck, beef, pork, honey, jams, mushrooms, freshly laid eggs, A-2 milk, yogurt, butter, ice cream treats, locally roasted coffee and coffee drinks, kombucha, cold-pressed juices, fresh-baked breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries—including vegan and gluten-free selections—made with fruit from vendors at the Market, herb, veggie, and flower plants, fresh-cut herbs, cut-flower bouquets including zinnias, sunflowers, and much more.
The HLFM is unique in that it is producer-only—customers connect directly with the farmer who grew the produce and raised the animals to buy their local fruit, veggies, eggs, dairy, and meats. This Market is where the farmers are—the most farmers in any farmers market in the Delmarva!
In case of inclement weather, the Market moves to the Lewes Elementary School parking lot, 820 Savannah Road.
Please note that dogs and other pets (except for service animals) are not permitted inside the Market. This is to ensure the safety of customers, vendors, and volunteers. Customers may still walk their dogs around the other paths and parts of George H.P. Smith Park but may not bring them inside the Market area.
Save the date! At the Saturday Market at George H.P. Smith Park on August 17th, Kid’s Day at the Market returns. This year with a new, unique chance for kids to pet two bottle lambs from Brittingham Farms as well as a special Children’s Storytime, photo opportunities, and kid’s activities and games throughout the Market.
The very popular Children’s Storytime at the Market starts at 10am under the yellow tent with volunteers reading books about farming, gardening, and healthy eating. All children and their adults are welcome. Thanks to Heirloom Restaurant for sponsoring this program.
The HLFM Big Raffle continues with the fan-favorite prizes: the Fabu-Lewes-Feast including 12 $100 restaurant gift cards and a Private-in-Home 3-Course Chef with Wine Pairing for 10 by Lewes Oyster House’s Chef Sean Corea. Tickets are on sale at the Market, and the drawing is August 31st.
The HLFM website www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org lists all vendors, their contact information, and whether or not they take pre-orders. For pre-orders, the customer may pick up at the vendor tent in the Market. Click here for more information and to view this week’s newsletter.
The Market’s weekly newsletter lists demos and more. To receive the newsletter customers should email info@historiclewesfarmersmarket.org and ask to be added to the list.
The Market accepts SNAP, WIC, and SFMNP benefits, and continues to match SNAP up to $20 per market, per customer. Please go to the SNAP tent to process SNAP/EBT.
The HLFM continues its Food Pantry Purchase Program. HLFM customers who want to help feed the local community may purchase local produce, meats, milk, and other food from growers at the Market to donate to this program every Saturday. At the end of the Market, the produce and other foods are gathered and given to food pantries including Epworth and Casa San Francisco. The HLFM thanks its customers for their generosity.
Parking is limited, so customers should walk or bike to the Market if they are able. The circle in front of the Fred Thomas Building at the foot of Dupont will be open for accessible drop-off and pick-up, with some spots available for accessible parking only. With the addition of new sidewalks to George H.P. Smith Park, the best place to park is in the main parking lot at the Lewes Elementary School (where the Market moves if it rains) at 820 Savannah Road. The HLFM asks customers to please drive carefully when parking for the Market and always watch for children, walkers, and bikers.
The HLFM Wednesday Market at Crooked Hammock Brewery is open from 8 to 11:30 am through September 4th. Wednesday Market vendors include Bennett Orchards, Cosmic Dog Farm, Davidson’s Exotic Mushrooms, Dittmar Family Farms, Dream Catcher Homestead, Kalmar Farm, Mayhems Confections, Old World Breads, the Point Coffee House and Bakery, Shady Meadow Farms, Stag Run Farm, and Summer Moments Floral. The HLFM thanks Crooked Hammock Brewery for sponsoring the Wednesday Market.
The HLFM thanks The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group, 2024 HLFM Market Champion, for their continued support of the Market. It also thanks all of the 2024 Market Sponsors!
For more information go to www.HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org, or find the Historic Lewes Farmers Market on Facebook or Instagram.
