Buy Local Season gets off to a fresh start at Farmers Markets this week

'Tis the reason for the season!

This Friday, Saturday and Tuesday Annapolis County's Farmer's Markets get the 2009 Buy Local Season off to a fresh start.

Expect to find local vendors hawking a healthy mix of meats, eggs, cheeses, vegetables and fruits (in season), cider, jams, jellies and dips, fish and seafood, breads, baked products, barbequed sausage (Middleton), prepared foods, bedding plants, flowers, perennials, grape vines (Bridgetown), home décor, unique crafts, jewelry, books (Bridgetown), and entertainment (Annapolis Royal). *****

Friday, May 15, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m

Middleton Farmer's Market

Opening for its second season

Located at the corner of Commercial and Marshall (across from Town Hall)

Contact: Angie Schoonhoven, 847-0657, jcschoonhoven@ns.sympatico.ca ---

Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders Market

One of the province's if not the country's best, opening for its umpteenth season

Located at the base of St. George St. surrounded by pubs, boutiques, galleries.

Contact: Corinne Warner, 245-4824 ---

Tuesday, May 19, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bridgetown Market

Opening for a third season

Located at Endless Shores Books on South St (across from End of the Line Pub)

Contact: Lewis Falls, 665-2029, 665-4865, endlessshores@yahoo.ca --- *New this year*

Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Digby Farmer's Market

Opening for its first season!

Located at the Evangeline Mall as you come into town (past Home Hardware and Tim Horton's)

Food producers and artisans interested in taking part, contact Mike Bartlett 245-4645, mikebartlett@ns.sympatico.ca or visit the News & Announcements section of www.annapolisdigby.com for a list of vendor rates.

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