Photo from PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
Thanks to a reader for sending in word about this one. It is run by FRESHFARM Markets every Wed.
Season: June 2 to Oct. 27, 2010
Day and time: Wednesdays, 2:30 to 6:30 pm
Location: 200 Independence Avenue SW.
Nearest Metro: Federal Center SW
The brand new Petworth Market was a great success this past Friday. It seems like this section of 9th St, NW (between Taylor and Upshur) was tailor made for a Market like this. In my opinion there are two elements to a great market: First, good fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread etc and second is the vibe. I’m happy to say the Petworth market succeeded on both counts. I think you can tell from the photos that this is the case. My only suggestion based on conversations with others would be, if possible, to change or extend the hours from 3 – 7 pm to 3/4 – 8pm (for those that work until 6pm). Thanks to the Petworth Community Market flickr group for the photos and thanks to all who were involved in making this such a great success.
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
Great news! From a press release:
“The Petworth Community Market is pleased to announce the launch of its opening season beginning Friday,
June 25, 2010.
The market will run every Friday 3:00‐7:00pm through October 29, 2010. The market will be located on the 4100 block of 9th Street NW at the highly visible intersection of Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street.”
More details on vendors coming later this week.
From the CH listserv and DC Food For All:
“The excitement begins on Saturday, June 5, 2010, the first day of the Columbia Heights Community Marketplace – to be located at the Civic Plaza at the intersection of 14th and Kenyon streets and Park Road, NW. It will run every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., from June 5 through October 30, 2010.”
Are you glad that Sat. was selected?
We’ve been discussing this possibility since February of 2008. At long last we have got the good word. Thanks to a reader for the heads up. In the back of the ANC4C Newsletter (that comes with the Current) they write:
“Plans have been announced for a Petworth Farmers Market on 9th Street NW between Taylor and Upshur, to be held on Thursdays from 2-7pm starting in spring. Interested sponsors, vendors and volunteers should contact PetworthMarket (at) gmail (dot) com.”
Finally!!! Though how many people will be able to patronize the market during these hours on Thursdays?
Thanks to all who wrote in about this meeting. From the email:
“The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace, a volunteer organization, is working on bringing back the farmers market to Columbia Heights! The idea is the market would include a farmers market with produce, etc, fun and entertainment as well as booths for community service organizations! We’re having a community meeting this Saturday to solicit community feedback, ideas and hopefully participation in this exciting effort!
Please join us for a PLANNING MEETING about the Columbia Heights Community Marketplace!
When: Saturday, November 21 10am-12pm
Where: SCORE Educational Center, 3233 14th Street (On the Civic Plaza – by Juila’s Empanadas)
Why: To learn what our vision is, to have your say in what the market should be like and to get involved”.
I think we’ve briefly discussed this before but do you think a Farmers Market would be successful on the new Columbia Heights Plaza?
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“Food stamps used to be physical stamps that people would use in supermarkets or farmers markets. A number of years ago, the government switched to an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) swipe card. While it seemed like a great idea, it largely removed farmers markets as an option for lower income people because the farmers markets did not have access to wireless terminals. In places like California, the government went out and bought wireless terminals for every single farmers market. That didn’t happen in DC. Because of that, a whole generation of food stamp recipients here doesn’t know that they can access farmers markets. When I took over the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market two years ago and heard that we didn’t have that capability, I just went out and bought one out of pocket. Four other area markets got a grant from the city for wireless devices. Now, we have gone from zero to five markets where you can use an EBT card in the DC area. The wireless machine handles EBT, credit and debit cards and costs $1100 plus a $45 monthly charge. The hope is that the fee we charge people for debit cards usage will eventually pay off the cost of the machine. We don’t break even, but it is important that we have it. Continues after the jump (more…)
photo by Joe Flood
“Dear PoP,
In case you haven’t seen this, it’s RIDICULOUS.”
The this, is a post from Downtown Commentary that says:
“The Market has operated seasonally for seven years on Thursday afternoons on the north end of 8th Street between D and E Streets…
Recently, Mr. Ken Crerar, president of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers contacted the Public Space Manager at the Department of Transportation Public Space Management Office requesting that the Market’s permit be rescinded. Mr. Crerar suggests that the market find another suitable location elsewhere in Penn Quarter. The problem he cites is traffic congestion on 7th and 9th Street can be avoided by using 8th Street northward to E Street where he connects with 12th Street to go Massachusetts Avenue. On Thursdays the congestion costs Mr. Crerar up to 15 minutes. And for this 15 minutes, he wants our Market moved despite the number of people it serves.”
More details here.
What do you guys think – is 8th Street a good location for the Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market?
There’s been a lot of buzz about the Farmer’s Market opening near the White House but I also thought I’d note another new one opening up. First day is tomorrow at Canal Park 200 M Street SE starting at 3pm.
Photo by PoPville flickr user ewilfong
You can find the audio here. From Morning Edition:
“The edible flower of a zucchini is a delicate and ephemeral treat. Blossom fans at a farmers market in Washington, D.C., recommend them stuffed with cheese and baked, fried in batter or eaten raw. But prepare them quickly