Richmond Area Business Association

he Richmond Farmers’ Market is open from 3:00 to 6:30 on Volunteers Green in Richmond.   Come and meet your Local Growers and Buy Local.  For further information, contact Carol Mader at 434-5273 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Richmond Farmers’ Market participates in the Farm to Family Program and now accepts EBT and Debit cards.

Thank you to everyone who has visited the Market this season. We have had beautiful weather and the vegetables and fruits are becoming plentiful. As a friendly reminder; when the front parking lot is full, you can  either park in the back lot, past the ball fields or at the Town Offices. Parking on the road near the entrance of the park restricts sight distance for those trying to get out of the parking lot. Thanks, and we hope to see you at the Market.

July 9^th - On stage from 5:00 to 6:00 at the Richmond Farmers’ Market, Chris Dorman will be sharing his original songs accompanied by the guitar and hammered dulcimer. His music echoes his philosophy about friends, food, farms, and feelings speaking directly to our local and global family.  Keep your ears open for your old favorites as well.  Chris's three year old son Henry has reminded him of all the classics. Check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyc9xpgxC1Q Chris’ new release, “To Begin Again” is a hybrid of contemporary folk tunes merging grass roots instruments like banjo, harmonica and saw with instruments commonly associated with orchestras, such as cello and oboe. Reviews of Chris’ work have been rave: “Dorman's warm, yearning voice, his masterful ability to guide a decidedly communal effort toward something cohesive, and especially his careful and imaginative attention to arranging songs, make "To Begin Again" worth a listen.” -Chris Rietz (Lansing State Journal) Come on down to the Market and take a listen!

Plus, if you are in need of a new summer look, Shirley Pine, a talented face painter, will be on hand to add a little whimsy to your day. Check out her work at www.facemania.biz

July 16^th - The Richmond Police Department, the Richmond Fire Department and Richmond Rescue will again host a local Kids and Cops Day at the Richmond Farmers' Market on Volunteers Green. Meet area police officers, fire fighters and emergency medical technicians. Get a few free giveaways and climb aboard a new and vintage fire truck. Ring the bell! Then take a tour of the ambulance. At 4:30 there will be a K9 unit demonstration on the field. Come and meet Officer Mark Redmond and his K9 unit, Kizer. Experience the skills of a highly trained team. Thank you to everyone for being part of this special community event!

Then on stage at 5:15 market goers will experience an EGGS-travaganza!.  Dean Menke of the Backdoor Bakery (BackdoorBakeryVT.com) will demonstrate the wonder and versatility of the egg - from a butterscotch custard to marshmellow meringue.