Farmers Market Experience

Yesterday, was my first experience on the other side of the Cherry Creek Farmers market as a vendor.  We loaded up at 5:30 and arrived at the market by 6.  Might be the first time ever I experienced the entire day, sunrise to sunset, of Summer Solstice.

30+ plants, table, tent... Two vehicles.

What I noticed immediately was a sense of community and general collaboration among vendors.  My friend Jose from Palizzi Farms gave me tips on finding vendors.  The food vendors were giving early morning samples for hungry bellies.

I also noticed the super enterprising nature of so many vendors and their dedication to their product.  Two booths down was Kay's Kitchen the mecca of all jams and jellies in Denver Colorado.  I tasted 9 of the more than a dozen she had featured in her booth.  No Joke.  I just couldn't stop tasting, I was so curious about her unusual flavors like cinnamon bourbon and chocolate habenero.  Kay is a creative, zestful, energizer of a jam maker who's a grandmother.  Her grand daughter was serving bacon jam while Kay was manning the jam tasting and buyers of jam. Sharing stories and jam making tales from her most recent daily home marathon cooking sessions.

Next door to my booth was Earthspun Apparel.  They make tees and knit clothing from recycled materials including water bottles and food trays.  They featured products from their recent collaboration with A Small Print Shop.   I love their concept and designs and walked away with a new Food Tray Black Tee with this design.






Did I sell containers?  Yes, some.  But what I probably will remember most is the entire experience and not just the plant sales.