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Want some fresh and
locally grown food? Save your gas money and come to the
Dandridge Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM at the
parking lot on the corner of Meeting and Gay Streets near the
caution light (Hwy 92 South and US 25/70—one block north of the
Jefferson County Courthouse). The market starts June 21st
and is planned to end in November, dependent on this year’s
growing season. The market is about two miles from I-40 Exit
417.
This is a way you can
support our local economy and at the same time have the freshest
fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey and other farm products. All
vendors are local farmers and none are reselling items. Many of
them are organically growing their produce. So, come on down and
stock up and eat local produce.
The market is presented
by the Dandridge Main Street Program in cooperation with the
Town of Dandridge, and the UT Jefferson County Extension.
Sponsors are Farm Bureau, Farm Credit, and Jefferson Farmers
Cooperative who are helping to match grant funds from a
Tennessee Dept. of Economic and Community Development Main
Street Innovation Grant.
Many merchants in the
historic downtown Dandridge are offering discount coupons to
Farmers Market shoppers. The market will help retain
agricultural lands in Jefferson County, support the Jefferson
County economy, and offer consumers the best in locally grown
fresh foods.
Some of the events that in planning are programs by the
Jefferson County 4-H Club, cooking demonstrations, tomato
contests, and other fun and informative activities.
Operating Rules
Application
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