Forecast: high 50s, cloudy, but not likely to rain.

Music at 5: The Willoughbys, a 5-piece Americana band, with harmonies, guitars, mandolin, accordion, bass, congas and drums, featuring Richmond’s own Bill Myregaard.

After-Market Outdoor Movie (7:15pm): “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets and warm layers and stay afterward the market ends to enjoy this free screening of the 1971 fun-for-all-ages classic, starring Gene Wilder. Big screen at the bandshell. Free (donations gratefully accepted). Refreshments including samosas, gourmet (vegan!) chocolates, and warm beverages will be available to tide you over from market closing time till the movie is well underway. We thank our vendors SamosaMan and Chocolate Hollow who stepped up to cosponsor this event. (After the movie, you can wander over to On the Rise to catch some more live music from Brian Gatch.)

Produce this week: Sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, all colors of sweet peppers and hot peppers, tomatillos, tomatoes - time for salsa making! - green beans, cukes, certified organic fall raspberries, apples, last week for melons, garlic & garlic braids, pickles, basil, dill, cilantro, wild edibles, carrots, beets, spinach, kale, chard, braising greens, salad greens, arugula, onions, shallots, leeks, and more. Bulk pricing available by prearrangement on tomatoes, beets, cukes, and beans for canning/freezing/pickling. Email us by Thursday at noon for bulk orders.

Other groceries: pasture-raised fresh chicken (6 whole frozen chickens for $120), beef, pork, & eggs; maple syrup; honey; bread; pastries; vegan handmade chocolate; maple candies; kimchi, wine, vegan cheesecake.

Dining options: SamosaMan (samosas and curries); Maple Wind Farm (grilled burgers, hotdogs, and sausages); Kadric’s (Eastern European cuisine); Kimchi for Chingu (noodles, dumplings, vegetarian sushi); Maple Tree Tea (iced & hot teas); Sweet Simone’s (baked goods).

Crafts: candles, wool & woolens, pottery, soaps & lotions, hand-forged metal works, jewelry, massage, ornamental terrariums and air plants. And Jenny Hermenze - a popular vendor from years past - will be back with her beautiful hand-done Japanese stencil-dyed T-shirts.

Youth Booth: Caroline LaMantia will be selling autumnal baked goods (pumpkin whoopee pies, zucchini bread, pumpkin muffins, apple cake) and hand knit socks. Lilly Taff will be offering henna tattoos.
EBT and debit cards welcome. EBT customers: We double up to $10 per market of your EBT buying power with coupons. Come see me at the manager’s table.

For more information see www.RichmondFarmersMarketVT.org email RFMManager@gmail.com

See you at the market!

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