Chef Joanie Shinn from Pazzo Italiano to Demo at 10am

Chef Joanie Shinn from Pazzo Italiano will be demonstrating a melon and prosciutto crostini at the Demo tent at 10 am this Saturday. The dish will feature cantaloupe and wildflower honey from Stag Run Farms in Georgetown, the town where Chef Joanie was born and raised, as well as basil from Bittersweet Hydroponic Farms in Millsboro, highlighting the resourcefulness of hydroponic growing. Chef Joanie is a mom of two girls and has been in the local restaurant industry for 14 years, most recently as the Chef at Pazzo Italiano in Rehoboth. Don’t miss this incredible Chef Demonstration highlighting local seasonal flavors!

HLFM farmers and producers will bring watermelon, peaches, cantaloupe, tomatoes, shallots, potatoes, beets, peppers, green beans, eggplant, cucumbers, summer squash, zucchini, carrots, kale, cabbage, garlic, onions, hydroponic and field lettuces, herbs, microgreens, eggs, cold-pressed juices, kombucha, beef, pork, chicken, lamb, oysters, crab, mushrooms, freeze-dried local fruits and veggies, cut-flower bouquets, freshly baked breads and pastries, jams and jellies, local honey, and much more!

Only a few Wednesdays left of the HLFM Market at Crooked Hammock Brewery! Customers can find local fruits, veggies, honey, meats, eggs, baked goods, and flowers Wednesdays from 8am to 11:30am now through September 2nd.

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, and meats. This Market is where the farmers are—the most farmers in any farmers market in the Delmarva!

Don’t miss all of the chances to win at the HLFM Summer Raffle this Market season! Visitors will have the full Raffle season to purchase tickets with a final drawing on September 5th to win a Lewes Oyster House 3-Course Chef’s Tasting with Wine Pairing for 6-8 at the LOH Chef’s Table. Quilt-maker extraordinaire Laurie Sieminski has gifted a beautiful veggie-themed quilt for this season’s Market Raffle. Customers have even more chances to win restaurant gift cards and tickets for local experiences and activities through monthly and daily drawings. Stop by the HLFM Raffle Tent for all of the prize and drawing information. Tickets are $5 each or 6 tickets for $25. All proceeds go to the HLFM farmer support and food access programs.

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.

The very popular Children’s Storytime at the Market continues at 10am under the yellow tent each Saturday Market. Volunteers read books about farming, gardening, and healthy eating. All children and their adults are welcome.

The HLFM encourages customers that are able to bike or walk to the Market. 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. The best place customers can park is at the main parking lot at the Lewes Elementary School (where the Market moves if it rains) at 820 Savannah Road, with just a short walk on the sidewalk path to the Market at George H.P. Smith Park. Beebe Hospital also generously allows Market customers to park in its outside parking lot.

Save the date! On Sunday, October 25 at 2:30pm at the Lewes Elementary School auditorium, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market will be presenting Farming to Feed Delaware—a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of Delaware agriculture, centering on the crucial role of vegetable and fruit farming to feed people. This event is in partnership with Lewes250, free for all to attend, and will feature speakers including local family farmers.

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 every Saturday may purchase local produce, meat, and other food directly from growers at the Market to donate to this program, or through donations at the HLFM Information Tent. 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.

The HLFM thanks The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group, 2026 HLFM Market Champion, for their continued support of the Market and shared passion for promoting the businesses of local farmers and making fresh, nutritious food accessible to all in our community.

The Market’s weekly newsletter lists what each vendor is bringing to Market, demos and more. To receive the newsletter customers should email info@historiclewesfarmersmarket.org and ask to be added to the list.

In case of inclement weather, the Market moves to the Lewes Elementary School parking lot, 820 Savannah Road.

For more information go to the HLFM website at HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org or find the Historic Lewes Farmers Market on Facebook or Instagram.

There are only 3 weeks left to shop at the Wednesday Market! Our farmers and producers this week will bring watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet corn, slicer and cherry tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, green beans and long beans, cucumbers, zucchini, summer squash, patty pan squash, eggplant, shallots, lettuce, carrots, and more. You’ll also find farm-raised eggs, pork, lamb, local honey, freeze-dried produce, beautiful zinnia bunches, and lavender products to brighten your home. This week’s recipe features a refreshing Watermelon, Arugula, and Basil Salad with Spicy Honey-Lime Dressing, featuring watermelon from Cross Farms or Kalmar Farm, arugula from Dittmar Family Farms, basil from Caribe Locavore Farm, hot peppers from Cosmic Dog Farm, and honey from Carey Apiary and Farm. We hope you get to try this recipe or another delicious creation made with local ingredients from HLFM farmers and producers.   The Historic Lewes Farmers Market is unique in that it is producer-only—at this Market, customers buy directly from the farmer who grew the produce. Only vendors who grow, raise, or produce what they sell are allowed in this market. A true farmers market!

The HLFM matches SNAP benefits up to $20 per Market, per customer. You can find the SNAP tent at the HLFM tent with volunteers to process your SNAP/EBT and give you the HLFM tokens that can be used at market all season long. WIC and SFMNP benefits are also welcome at the Market.

Attention Dog Owners: Please note that dogs and other pets (except for Service Dogs) are not permitted inside the Market. This is to ensure the safety of customers, vendors, and volunteers. This rule applies to both the Saturday and Wednesday Markets.

Reminder: The Historic Lewes Farmers Market is a rain or shine Market!