The Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market (4MRMarket) will be open every Sunday from 9am until 1pm from April 19th through November in Four Mile Run Park at 4109 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. (click here for directions)
Now that we got that hot, humid, part of the year out of the way here in Alexandria, it's time to enjoy the season where your local farmers market really shines! Fall brings autumn leaves, cool and lovely sweater weather, and a bounty of delicious produce.
Apples? Check (and in many varieties).
Pumpkins? Check. Butternut and acorn squash? Check.
Rutabaga and other sweet, nutty root vegetables? Check.
Kale and other hearty greens? You guessed it: check! Plus so many more tasty items.
Bring out your reusable bags and your compost and enjoy a newcomer to the 4MR Stage: Lindsay Collette. See more about her music stylings below.
You will also find the tasty baked goods from Furloughed Feds at the market and the Local Motion Kiosk that will give you lots of info on becoming more car free and/or improving your commute!
The Vendors!
Here is who you will find at 4MRMarket this weekend!
Food Vendors
In 2013, Lindsay Collette hit the Virginia music scene as a solo acoustic act. She originally began performing at open mics as a means to meet new people. It was at one of these open mics that she was approached by a local music promoter and encouraged to pursue music. Lindsay has been described as a kind of Indie influenced Janis Joplin, in large part to the vulnerable and soulful quality of her music. Her songs ask listeners to challenge their current lifestyles and the things they choose to value. She also performs with her rock band Punch The Unicorn.
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See below all the ways to help and participate in the market!
VOLUNTEER. We love help with set-up and tear-down and/or processing SNAP/EBT and Credit / Debit Card sales. Just find a Market Manager to ask to help, or email us at 4MRMarket@arlandria.org for more info.
FOLLOW. Keep up to date on all the goings on by following 4MRMarket on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Email or via our website and blog.
SPREAD THE WORD. Please tell folks about us. And tell folks about some of the great things we're doing. For instance, all SNAP/EBT participants can take advantage of the Inova-sponsored "Double Dollar" program again this year that doubles the first $10 SNAP participants spend at the market. 4MRMarket is the first farmers’ market in Northern Virginia to accept SNAP.
The Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market (Alexandria, Virginia 22305) brings fresh, nutritious food to people of all income levels, provide an opportunity for local artisans and producers of goods to bring their wares to market, strive to reflect the diversity of the community, and improve the quality of life for Arlandria residents and visitors. It is part of an overall vision to expand and improve Four Mile Run park and the surrounding neighborhood.
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| Apples abound at C&T Produce now that fall is upon us! |
Now that we got that hot, humid, part of the year out of the way here in Alexandria, it's time to enjoy the season where your local farmers market really shines! Fall brings autumn leaves, cool and lovely sweater weather, and a bounty of delicious produce.
Apples? Check (and in many varieties).
Pumpkins? Check. Butternut and acorn squash? Check.
Rutabaga and other sweet, nutty root vegetables? Check.
Kale and other hearty greens? You guessed it: check! Plus so many more tasty items.
Bring out your reusable bags and your compost and enjoy a newcomer to the 4MR Stage: Lindsay Collette. See more about her music stylings below.
You will also find the tasty baked goods from Furloughed Feds at the market and the Local Motion Kiosk that will give you lots of info on becoming more car free and/or improving your commute!
The Vendors!
Here is who you will find at 4MRMarket this weekend!
Food Vendors
- C & T Produce (White Oak, VA) - A huge selection of locally grown produce from a locally, family-run farm in Stafford, Virginia.
- Tom's Amish Cheese Store (Lancaster, PA) - Artisan Cheese and yogurt, farm-fresh eggs, and Pennsylvania honey. And now carrying all his great cave-aged cheeses at 4MRMarket!
- St. Elmo's Coffee Pub (Del Ray) - Brewed coffee, tea, apple cider donuts, and always a few extra goodies!
- Savory 'N Sweet (Alexandria) - Your local Bulgarian baker! Maker of Savory and Sweet Breads, Breakfast Pastries, Fruit Pies, Breadsticks, and Granola.
- Second Rising Bakery (Alexandria) - Rebecca bakes delicious breads and cookies that are egg free and made with real butter, honey, and whole grains. Once this new business is up and running, it will help provide women that have been victimized by the sex trade a second chance.
- She Peppers (Alexandria) - Backyard gardeners who have turned the peppers, vegetables, and herbs that we grow into delicious and unique BBQ sauces, pepper sauces, hot sauces, dips, and rubs. She Peppers also sells seeds and seedlings of the various types of peppers, tomatoes, and herbs for patrons.
- Selo Market & Eatery (Alexandria) - They combine locally grown products and worldly influence in everything they do. With a focus on detail and design the market represents their love and passion for food, from childhood memories to experiences traveling and living abroad. "Selo" means "village" to Matt and Joanna it also means home-grown and local, meant to be shared with family, friends and community.
- Bagel Uprising (Del Ray) - Are you ready to rebel against dry, stale, flavorless bagels? Look no further! Bagel Uprising offers authentic handmade bagels—boiled and baked in small batches—that will satisfy your craving for the real thing.
- Furloughed Feds (Arlandria) - An idea borne out of the Federal Furlough started 2 falls ago, this local pair brings home baked goodies (cupcakes, brownies, coffee cakes, caramel candies) and breakfast treats (muffins, biscotti, granola) to the market for a reasonable price. They bring goodies to the public, in lieu of serving the public. "Let Them Eat Cake...and other Goodies!!"
- --Off This Week-- Whole Health (Alexandria) - Organic teas, potpourris, and body scrubs from one of the largest Message and Acupuncture Therapy businesses in Northern Virginia.
And the talented Crafters:
- --Off This Week-- Felicity's Handcrafted Soaps - (Alexandria) - All Season - Specialty crafter of all-natural hand-made soaps and knitted items
- Sun & Moon Accessories (Manassas) - All Season - handmade jewelry from mostly natural products (seeds, gems etc). hand sewn articles of clothing made from crotchet. Scarves and baby boots and hats.
- Marie Bergeron (Arlington) - Selling original oil paintings, giclee prints, cards, and handmade gentleman jewelry boxes.
- N'KETIAH Hand Dyed Tees and Fabrics (Woodbridge, VA) - New York transplant N'Ketiah sells hand-made tie-dye and batik fabrics and t-shirts in a huge array of colors.
This Week on 4MR Stage...
We welcome Lindsay Collette to to 4MR Stage for the first time on Sunday from 10am-noon!
We welcome Lindsay Collette to to 4MR Stage for the first time on Sunday from 10am-noon!
In 2013, Lindsay Collette hit the Virginia music scene as a solo acoustic act. She originally began performing at open mics as a means to meet new people. It was at one of these open mics that she was approached by a local music promoter and encouraged to pursue music. Lindsay has been described as a kind of Indie influenced Janis Joplin, in large part to the vulnerable and soulful quality of her music. Her songs ask listeners to challenge their current lifestyles and the things they choose to value. She also performs with her rock band Punch The Unicorn.
Find out more about Lindsay and preview some songs at her Reverb Nation page.
As always, the concert is free. All our performers volunteer to share their music with market goers, though they will gladly welcome tips and friendly applause for their craft!
Composting at 4MRMarket!
Bring your non-animal-based food scraps in any type of container you choose, or purchase one on-site for a very low fee.
Bring your non-animal-based food scraps in any type of container you choose, or purchase one on-site for a very low fee.
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See below all the ways to help and participate in the market!
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| The supercool 4MRMarket t-shirt |
BUY. Proceeds of our 4MRMarket T-shirts go to support the expansion and revitalization of 4MR Park. They cost $12 and come in 4 colors.
DONATE. Help 4MRMarket help 4MRPark. Tax-deductible donations can be made to support us in our efforts to revitalize Four Mile Run Park. Donate to the City's Living Landscape Fund to fund tree and other amenities at 4MRExpand More information here.
VOLUNTEER. We love help with set-up and tear-down and/or processing SNAP/EBT and Credit / Debit Card sales. Just find a Market Manager to ask to help, or email us at 4MRMarket@arlandria.org for more info.
FOLLOW. Keep up to date on all the goings on by following 4MRMarket on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Email or via our website and blog.
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For more info see: http://www.4mrmarket.org/
Contact us at: 4MRMarket@arlandria.org
Or call the 4MRMarket hotline: (804) 4mi-Run1
