It's almost hard to believe, but Friday, May 21 marks the start of the third year for the growing Chewelah Farmers Market. The market will be back along the banks of Chewelah Creek on the lovely grounds of St. Paul Lutheran Church, N. 110 2nd St. W. from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. This Friday and next Friday, May 28, we will be celebrating the earliest of produce during Salad Days, our special pre-season market days. There will be plenty of tender greens, along with some other veggies that enjoy the cool weather of spring and like to get a jump start out in the garden. Among them are rhubarb, bok choy, spinach and chard. There will also be basil (that enjoyed the luxury of growing up in a toasty greenhouse), honey and various plant and berry starts. Be sure and stop by the Market Cafe where Chef Mary Ann will be whipping up lunch with what fresh, local produce the vendors have on hand. There will also be crafters and artisans displaying their unique wares. Stay tuned as the Chewelah Farmers Market works towards being able to accept EBT/SNAP transactions. And, new this year, the market will be WIC certified! Are you interested in becoming a vendor or volunteer at the market? We have a 'Big Meeting' scheduled for Tuesday, June 1 at 3:30 in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Everyone is invited to come get the latest information about what is in store this year at the Farmers Market and get any questions you may have answered. For more information, please call 509.936.4353 or visit our website, www.chewelahfarmersmarket.com.
