West Windsor Community Farmers Market, founded in 2004, opens its 12th season on Saturday, May 2, at 9 a.m. It will be open rain or shine through the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
With 15 farms and 11 artisan food and natural product vendors, the market is known for its wide array of locally grown (conventional and organic) seasonal fruit, vegetables, and mushrooms; pasture-raised and produced grass-fed meats (beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and yak), dairy (cheese, yogurt), and farm-fresh eggs. Woven fibers, breads and baked goods, flowers and plants, honey, prepared foods, sauces, jams, pickled vegetables, wine, and more can be found at the market each week. WWCFM’s mission is to connect farmers directly with consumers.
This year’s line up brings two new vendors: the Feed Truck of Kingston (www.thefeedtruck.org) prepares breakfast sandwiches, and LiLLiPies of Princeton (www.lillipies.com) sells small batch baked goods. Jammin’ Crepes and Tico’s Juice Truck will continue to supply patrons with fresh choices.
The WWCFM continues to offer live music, cooking demonstrations, special events, and displays for community groups. Weekly knife and blade sharpening by Nice and Sharp and bi-weekly massage by the Touch That Heals also begin on May 2.
The market is located in the Vaughn Drive parking lot of the southbound side of the Princeton Junction train station, one mile from the Alexander Road and Route 1 intersection or half a mile walk down Vaughn Drive from the Dinky stop. There is free parking for cars and bicycles.
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station. 609-933-4452. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Upcoming special events:
Saturday, May 9. Music by Bill O’Neal. Community groups include Friends of West Windsor Open Space.
Saturday, May 16. Music by Darla Rich Jazz. Blood pressure and health screenings. Community groups include West Windsor Bike and Pedestrian Alliance and MidKnight Minions robotics team. Massage by the Touch that Heals. Cooking demonstration.
Saturday, May 23. Music by Bruce Anderson.
Saturday, May 30. Music by 2 Octaves. Blood pressure screenings. West Windsor Bike and Pedestrian Alliance. Massage by the Touch that Heals. Cooking demonstration.
Saturday, June 6. Music by A Little Bit Off. Community groups include FOWWOS.
