Addie's Column: Farmers Market Highlight of the week

Summer is here! As the temperature rises and the carefree nature of the summer season sets in, new and exciting events and experiences are popping up all around Lexington! The Lexington Farmers Market will run a Parkway Plaza Market every week from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Nestled between Planet Fitness and Dollar Tree, the Parkway Plaza Market will serve as a weekday refuge, packed to the brim with delicious artisanal goods, fresh quality produce, and delightfully beautiful crafts!

As Lexington continues to grow as a community, with new housing developments and businesses being established, the Lexington Farmers Market seeks to support that growth and usher in an era of economic prosperity and social unity for Lexington. With the Parkway Plaza market, the Lexington Farmers market hopes “to bring the bounty of our local farmers and artisans to the community at a location that many of us frequent,” making the market easily accessible for everybody.

Before attending there are a few things you should keep in mind to make your trip to the Parkway Plaza market much easier! 

-Bring a canvas or a tote bag! Larger bags will make transporting and carrying around your goodies much more convenient and easier to manage.

-SNAP EBT is accepted and encouraged! The Plaza market has a “Double Your Bucks” program, which gives the buyer double the amount of money they spent back in tokens. For up to $20, you’ll receive double your money back on each purchase for all participating vendors!

-Have fun and spread the word! The ultimate goal for the Plaza market is to cultivate a healthy and positive environment where you can find “create some delicious meals, self-care routines, and more.” Since the market is fairly new, informing or bringing others to the market is an amazing way to support the market and help build the community up as a whole.

So if you find the time, stop by the Parkway Plaza market this Wednesday for its grand opening! Stock up on some goodies on a weekday shopping spree and spend some time with the community, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy. Fundamentally, the goal for the Parkway Plaza market is to bring everyone together as a community and to support Lexington’s growth as a whole and to serve as a “highlight of [peoples] weekdays and [to] build a relationship with local farmers and small business owners.” You never know, you might discover your next favorite thing!