Music, Fun and Good Food at Local Farmers’ Market

The Lawrencville Farmers’ Market, to be run this Saturday, and held summer Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 16 Gordon Avenue in Lawrenceville, is more than a quick stop to pick up fresh local vegetables, fruits, eggs, chicken and meat.

It’s also a place to bring the kids, where they can enjoy live music, sample juices and pastries from various vendors, and this Saturday, participate in fun activities coordinated by the Historical Society of Princeton.

Live music will be provided this Saturday at the Farmer’s Market from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by jazz band, Darla Rich.

Turnout for the Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market has been “building,” said Judith Robinson, who took over the management of the Farmers’ Market this year, and also runs the (which are held Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. in Princeton).

Shoppers can purchase fresh produce from three local farms: Terhune Orchards, Hlubic Farms and Z Food Farm.

There will also be vendors at the market selling grass-fed, beef, chicken and pork. Grass-fed livestock is said to produce healthier, lower-fat meat than grain-fed livestock, according to some sources.

“The meat is much leaner and hardly have any fat, and the eggs are much better tasting, and it all has more nutrition,” Robinson said of the locally supplied produce, eggs and meats at the market.

For those who enjoy a fine vintage, there will wine vendor Union Hill Vineyards on hand, and for those who don’t eat meat, there will also be vegan vendors participating in the market.