17th Street Farmers Market

MARKET DAYS 2008 SEASON - UPCOMING EVENTS:

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Event Information

Calling all Culinary Masters!
"If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen..." and get down to the 17th Street Farmers' Market for the very first Shockoe Chef Showdown!

So, you think you have what it takes to compete for title of Top Chef in Richmond's River District?

Competition will be hot with judges and patrons taste-testing three different dish categories: Meat-based dish, Vegetarian-based dish, and Dessert - not to mention a Market Basket showdown where chefs will compete "Iron Chef"-style!

For more information, call 804.646.0477 or 804.646.5633!


Make it a day at the Market! Following the events of the Shockoe Chef Showdown, the City of Richmond's 17th Street Farmers' Market is going to the birds! Flock to the Market to witness a very rare urban phenomenon as 10,000 Purple Martins roost at sunset!

A Purple Martini, anyone? Local participating restaurants will have drink & dinner specials, plus there will be FREE PURPLE ICE CREAM and on-site information available about the birds that call Shockoe Bottom their home for one month each summer.

Gone to the Birds
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Sponsored by:
The 17th Street Farmers' Market
Shockoe Bottom Merchant's Association
City of Richmond

Special thanks to the many volunteers and bird enthusiasts, The Purple Martin Conservation Association, and Nicely Bros. Ice Cream Distribution Co.

Stay tuned for more information!

WANTED:
Local & Regional Growers and Backyard Farmers!

ALWAYS WELCOME:
An array of vendors proudly selling homegrown, homemade, homebaked, handcrafted and handmade products!

Support your local Farmers' Market for access to the freshest, best-tasting and most nutritious produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods and other prepared foods as well as locally handmade crafts. You're conserving energy by reducing shipping costs, eliminating the "middle man" and supporting your local economy - who knew so much could be done all by shopping at the 17th Street Farmers' Market!

DIRECTIONS TO THE MARKET
Parking Information:
Parking is available free of charge in our 18th and Grace Street lot during Thursday, Saturday and Sunday market hours. Directional signs will lead the way.

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