Richmond Area Business Association

ARE YOU READY FOR JUNE 3th? 'Buy Local, Buy Fresh' at the first Richmond Farmers' Market of the 2011 season.

There is nothing like fresh seasonal lettuce, turnip greens, scallions, rhubarb, radishes, eggs and meats.  Plus, there will be plenty of fresh baked pies, breads, pastries, tarts, cookies, bagels, samosas, tamales, burritos, Bosnian foods, grilled burgers, fresh kettle corn, zucchini relish, lemonade, tea, jams, bicycle powered smoothies, canned veggies, honey and maple syrup. Don't forget to bring home a bouquet of fresh cut flowers for the table. Some of our crafters this year will feature jewelry, photos, knit goods, birdhouses, cards, candles, soaps, lotions, hand painted shirts and chill collars.

June 3th - The opening day of the Richmond Farmers' Market will feature Tammy Fletcher and Bob Hill from 5:00 to 6:00. Let's welcome back the spectacular 'Mountain Girl.' Tammy Fletcher can sing..it's as simple as that! Her stellar performance of our National Anthem at Boston's Fenway Park made it a true song of hope and glory. She has been acknowledged along with Grace Potter as the best female singer in Vermont by the Vermont arts magazine Seven Days' annual poll. Tammy's voice has an amazing range: she is capable of delivering powerful Aretha and Janis style vocals, as well as, more subtle K.D. Lang or Alison Krauss stylings. Vermont musician Trey Anastasio calls Tammy one of his favorite singers, and invited her to perform on stage with Phish. She has an uncanny ability to adapt to different genres and sing with ease, be it rock and roll or opera, country or the blues; she has done it all. At the market, Tammy will be accompanied by Bob Hill on guitar. You might remember Bob Hill from Clay Brook Farm. For many years Bob was a vendor at the RFM and offered an array of the most beautiful vegetables and flowers the Market had to offer. This event is being sponsored by Richmond Area Business Association. Thank you RABA!

Also, if you are in need of a new summer look, Lienne Bick, a talented face painter, will be on hand at 5:00 to add a little whimsy to your day.

At the RFM's non-profit booth, Cathy Aikman will inform you about the Richmond Floodplain Forest Restoration Project. Their main goal is to restore the Richmond Floodplain to its natural beauty by getting rid of invasive plants. They will focus on a 4 mile stretch of the Winooski River between Jonesville and Bridge St. Bridges in Richmond. Volunteers work together to root out invasive plants to protect the Silver Maple tree, and Ostrich Fern plant, in this rare and beautiful Floodplain Forest.

The Market is open every Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Volunteers Green in Richmond. For further information, contact Carol Mader at 434-5273 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Richmond Farmers' Market participates in the Farm to Family Program and accepts EBT and Debit cards.

Check out our website at www.RichmondFarmersMarketVT.org.