Boo.
Something strange is going on in Farmington. Darkness comes earlier. The sun slants in an off-kilter way that makes bizarre shadows. Leaves make crunching noises when we walk on them. And these strange, bat-like creatures zip through the air as the sun sets. What’s going on?
No need to panic. Those flying creatures are actually chimney swifts, little torpedo-shaped birds that hunt for insects all day, then return to their roosts in the huge chimney of the big brick building on Grand River – which used to be called THE HAUNTED WINERY!
OK, calm down. It’s time for Halloween, which is hiding just around the corner. We’ll do our part with the Haunted Market, on October 25.
Come in costume – we will! You’ll find pumpkins galore in different shapes, sizes and colors. There will be a pumpkin carving demo and bowls of trick-or-treat candy at many booths. The Detroit Tap Repertory will entertain, and the Kids POP Club will have the Shoeboxes of Doom. What lurks inside them?
You’ll just have to reach in to find out.
Click here to learn more about our farmers and gatherers, and here for a map of where they farm or gather. Click here for a list of our vendors.
We are an award-winning market and a trusted source of healthy, local and sustainable produce. We offer a vibrant marketplace with music and special programs that create a nourishing community connection. We are open rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays now through the first Saturday in November at the Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Avenue, in downtown Farmington.
Coming to the October 18 Market
Brickhouse Kitchen
Fusilier Family Farms
Detroit Gourmet Nut Co.
Fun things this way come
And the ribbons go to …
We don’t know how they did it, but the 21 participants in the second annual Apple Dessert Bake-Off made goodies that even a non-apple-lover (is there such a person?) would have loved. All we can say is: Wow. And thanks to everyone who took part. We’re already counting the days till next year’s Bake-Off on October 10!
Everyone’s a winner at our second annual Apple Dessert Bake-Off
The top three Home Bakers are Selina McCale, second-place winner for her Caramel Apple Pie Macarons; Shreya Mullapudi, blue-ribbon winner for her Apple Frangipane Tart, and third-place winner Chris Allen for his Cinnamon Apple Babka.
The winners in the Pro Division: blue-ribbon winner Kelly Ambrose for her Blondie Bottom Caramel Apple Cheesecake; third-place winner Hannah Adams for her Golden Orchard Delight Torte, and second-place winner Mary Carey for her Spiced Apple-Filled Sourdough Donut.
Looking ahead
It’s not exactly around the corner, but Farmington’s Holly Days will be here before you know it – December 5, to be exact.
Our contribution, the Holiday Market, will be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in our regular space. We’ll have some 50 vendors including special holiday ones in addition to all kinds of holiday greens from our farmers.
Adding to the holiday spirit will be carolers, the Build a Bear Factory, Cowley’s Chili for a Cause and a warming tent.
A weekly basket of goodies
Don’t forget to stop by the Information Tent every Saturday and register for the weekly Market Basket drawing. All of our vendors keep the basket well-stocked with generous donations. Be sure to register by noon for a chance to take it all home.
