Welcome to our Blog: 4/25/10

The following is a list of some of our favorite local farmers markets! A new market will open this summer in Webster Groves, can't wait!!

Webster Groves Farmers Market — South Old Orchard Avenue near Gazebo Park, 314-566-6011, webstergroves.org/farmersmarket When it's open — 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 3-Oct. 14Details — 25 to 30 vendors from Missouri and Illinois selling local produce, cheese, eggs, poultry, baked goods, flowers and art. Live music and a children's tent; weekly specials from nearby merchants on market day.

Clayton Farmers Market — 8282 Forsyth Boulevard (west parking lot of Straub's), 314-315-5001, claytonfarmersmarket.comWhen it's open — 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 22-Oct. 30
Details — 25 to 30 vendors featuring food and food-themed products from Missouri and Illinois. Emphasis on the homegrown, homemade and handcrafted. Tenth season, with a celebration on opening day. Planned activities for the rest of the season include a seed swap and corn-shucking contest.

Ellisville Farmers Market — Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road, Ellisville, 314-435-9445, ellisville.mo.usWhen it's open — 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, May 13-mid-OctoberDetails — About 15 vendors selling local produce, honey and prepared vegan and vegetarian foods. Hands-on children's market sponsored by the St. Louis chapter of Slow Food.

Kirkwood Farmers Market — 150 East Argonne Drive, 314-822-0084, kirkwoodjunction.comWhen it's open — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 25. Harvest Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays in October. Pumpkin Patch 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily in October. Christmas Market 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, November-December.Details — Local and broker-supplied produce, plants, flowers, jams and other retail goods. Food stands, including Cafe Manila and Tropical Moose Shaved Ice. Peach Festival, July 17; Dog parade and dog merchandise, Sept. 25.

Maplewood Farmers Market — 7260 Southwest Avenue (Schlafly Bottleworks parking lot), 314-241-2337, schlafly.com/market.shtml When it's open — 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 27 Details — 15 to 20 vendors featuring fresh produce, local meat, cheese and honey. Live music in Schlafly's outdoor beer garden.

Market in the Loop (University City) — 6655 Delmar Boulevard, University City, 314-863-2418 When it's open — 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday year-round Details — Local and brokered produce.

Farmers Market of Wildwood — 221 Plaza Drive, Wildwood Town Center, Manchester and Taylor roads, 636-458-0136, wildwoodfarmersmarket.com When it's open — 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 15-Oct. 9 Details — About 20 vendors selling locally grown produce, baked goods, seafood and arts and crafts. Live music.

ST. LOUIS CITY
Soulard Farmers Market — 730 Carroll Street (at Seventh Street), St. Louis, 314-622-4180, stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/soulardmarket When it's open — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, year-round Details — St. Louis' oldest farmers market. Local and broker-supplied produce; butcher, sausage and seafood stands; baked goods; plants and flowers; a spice and specialty shop; and several flea-market-style fashion and apparel stands. Cooking demonstrations by Soulard's restaurant some Saturdays through October.

Tower Grove Farmers Market and Bazaar — In Tower Grove Park, west of the pool pavilion, 314-772-3899, tgmarket.org When it's open — 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 8-Oct. 23 (until 2:30 p.m. opening and closing days)Details — Up to 50 vendors selling local produce, meat, eggs and cheese, baked goods, fresh pasta, coffee, crafts and more. Free yoga classes.

Washington University Farmers Market — medical campus, in front of Barnes & Noble about one block south of Euclid and Forest Park avenuesWhen it's open — 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursdays through mid-October (some vendors arrive earlier or stay later) Details — 6 or 7 vendors selling locally grown fruits and vegetables and honey. Open to the public. ST.