The Newport Farmer’s Market is in full swing again this year. Saturdays for 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 101 and Angle St, right next to City hall in Newport. This is the place to find the very best local produce and fruits and bakery products. Perennials of all sorts as well as vegetable plants, hanging baskets and cut flowers are in abundance. In season, fishermen and artisan cheese makers have stalls. Jewelry, woven fabrics and just fun stuff including pet treats for our four legged friends are to be found.
Speaking of pets, the Farmer’s Market is a gathering of very social dogs who love to see their friends and bring their owners to see their friends. Many local folks attend regularly and we see more visitors every week as Newport’s “secret” market becomes known. This must be similar to what my grandmother spoke about the village markets where she grew up in Sweden. It’s a great excuse to be out and about on a Saturday, come rain or shine. Plan a little time out from other activities on your next visit to the Coast. You will be glad you did.
Hope to see you there.
