Farmers Market At Casey Farm Opens May 12

From RI Coastal Growers: Rhode Island’s famous Coastal Growers Farmers Market will kick off its summer season on May 12, 2018 at Historic New England’s Annual Plant Sale on Casey Farm located at 2325 Boston Neck Road Saunderstown, RI. Coastal Growers has partnered with Historic New England’s Annual Plant Sale for the past few years and this year the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society will also be joining us. Just think you can shop for food and all the plants you will need to have a great looking garden in one beautiful place.

Coastal Growers first outdoor farmers market and the plant and seedling sale will have extended hours and be open Saturday May 12 th from 9am-3pm. Rain or shine! Most of your favorite Coastal Growers farmers and vendors will be there for opening day selling fresh local produce, cheese, seafood and humanely raised meat. You can also find gourmet coffee, baked goods and a variety of other locally produced wholesome foods and products and as always – Live Music! You can shop our full line up of vendors including some new and exciting additions to our market the rest of the summer season, which runs through the end of October and is open every Saturday from 8:30-12:30 on Casey Farm –rain or shine. Coastal Growers Market provides a family friendly environment and a great opportunity to engage in your community and a chance to tour historic Casey Farm. Come to the market and sign up for our weekly newsletter, follow us on Facebook or Instagram at Coastal Growers Farmers Market to stay up to date on our summer themes and events. Here’s a sneak peek:

June – pollinator month with Honeybee Jamboree
July - “Coastal Growers Rocks” Campaign
August – Taste of the Market, National Farmers Market Week and the Great Veggie Vote
September – Who’s Your Farmer- art contest
October – Farmer Appreciation Day, Apple Harvest Fest and our Halloween Market
For more info on the plant sale click on http://shop.historicnewengland.org/CAS-PLANTSALE- 7684

Photo Credit: Amy Lipsitz