Friday, May. 16, 2008
Grapevine Outdoor Markets Open
Whether You’re Looking for Fresh Fruit or Homemade Goods, Downtown Grapevine Offers a Variety
By Scott Price
Staff Writer
The outdoor market began its fourth year on April 17.
About 20 vendors will participate in the market from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday and Saturday through Oct. 18.
The Grapevine Market takes place at Liberty Park, across the street from Grapevine City Hall, 200 S. Main St.
The popular market is operated by the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau to attract more shoppers to downtown Grapevine.
Those who come to the Grapevine Market will find handmade jewelry, distinctive items for the home, quality antiques and other unique items.
Lisa McCowan, Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman, said shoppers can peruse the original displays and indulge in something special.
"There is a lady who comes out here every year who sells the best sweet potato pie, bread pudding and other things," McCowan said.
The vendors who participate in the Grapevine Market come from all over North Texas, McCowan said. She said the vendors are also very efficient on market day.
"They set up in the morning, and they take it down in the afternoon," McCowan said.
Area residents who want fresh fruits, vegetables, honey and other items won’t have long to wait.
The Grapevine Farmers Market will be making its return after Main Street Days, which will be May 16-18.
The market will kick off at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Grapevine Gazebo, in the 300 block of South Main Street, and will open at 8 a.m. every Thursday and Saturday.
The market, which closes when items have been sold, usually is open into October, depending on the growing season. Last year, farmers had an extended season.
The current farmers market opened in 1992. The market is operated by the North Central Texas Farmers Market Association. The fruits, vegetables and other items are all produced in North Texas.
In recent years, more people have become more focused on making an effort to be environmentally friendly.
One way people can reduce their environmental impact is to eat produce grown locally rather than buying produce that is shipped from a long distance.
The added benefits of buying locally are that a person knows that the produce is fresh ,while at the same time are supporting local farmers.
According to McCowan, about 30 to 40 percent of the produce sold at the Grapevine Farmers Market is organic.
See www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com for details about Grapevine and its attractions.
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