Collingswood SAT AUG 01
Hello, Vendors, Artists, and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!
We could get used to this.
It sure looks like beautiful weather again for Saturday. Forecasts all look very good, including this one, which complies with my favorite prediction of all: DRY! 
Site Plan for SAT AUG 01 
AUG 01 Guest Vendors
Only two Guest Vendors chose to join us this week:
- Green-Ford will bring their exceptional heirloom berries from Pemberton.
- Dee Dee’s Garden will bring their personal pesto recipes with basil from the own garden.
Guest Artist
Jenifer Prasad of Marlton, whose business name is Canary Works, is our Artist of the Week. Jenifer makes custom cushion covers in the most common size, 18 inches by 18 inches. 
Live Music
Two absolute favorites will entertain guests at the west and east ends of the Market.
- Dave Kelly plays guitar and mandolin at the west stage
John Rossi will command attention under the Music Tent, where I will get a picture of him for next time.
A Bit of Yoga or a Relaxing Massage?
Market Sponsor Healing Space will bring their special brand of enlightenment and relaxation to our Sponsor space 20. On previous visits they’ve done chair massages or engaged in yoga poses. Stop by and see what they’re up to this time.
Small Bills and a Bathroom Key
Many of you know, but for those of you who don’t, I carry small bills for vendors who run out of singles during the Market day. For guest vendors who might not be aware, I also have a key to Perkins Art Center, a Market sponsor, the primary benefit of which, for our vendors is INDOOR PLUMBING! 
Dog Tent
The Animal Adoption Center will staff the Dog Tent for us this week, continuing to register dogs that haven’t yet bought their official Market Leash Permits.
Vendors Please Enforce: “No Permit, No Purchase”
This won’t be easy, but it’s necessary. If good dog behavior is important to you, you’ll comply in June with the No Permit, No Purchase policy, declining to serve customers who don’t choose to cooperate with the Permitting and Behavior Guidelines. David Hodges will distribute a small batch of Dog Behavior Guidelines to all vendors for distribution to anyone who appears at your table attempting to make purchases with a non-permitted dog. 
BID Vendors
Perennial favorites, DiBartolo Bakery, Villa Barone Restaurant, Cheese Etc, and Sara’s Produce will all attend. We’ll also have visits from Collingswood Music, BCW Computer, and Haddon Avenue’s newest retailer, Chamomile Cottage. Mike DiBartolo of DiBartolo Bakery is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424 cell for voice or text.
VENDOR PARKING PERMITS
It’s good business to save the best parking spaces for SHOPPERS! Most visitors will tell you it’s tough to find parking at the Market. We make things worse by parking our own vehicles in spaces that could be used and re-used many times by shoppers. Please encourage your table crew to park for free in the Lumberyard Parking Garage (just across Collings Avenue from the west entrance). There are plenty of spaces inside, and the walk back to the Market takes 3 minutes. 
Flexible Site Plan
Changes will continue to occur throughout the season as vendors come and go and as we learn more about how neighbors interact. I remind you no spaces are ever guaranteed and require your cooperation if I have to move your location any given week. Thank you. 
David Hodges Market Director Home Office (856) 854-8385
Collingswood SAT JUL 25
Hello, Vendors, Artists, and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!
Picture Perfect
I’m going out on a limb to predict beautiful weather for Saturday. Forecasts all look very good, plus we have a camera crew coming this week, so we really need cooperative skies. 
Site Plan for SAT JUL 25
Guest Vendors
Our guests this week are all returning favorites:
- Green Aisle Grocery will be fully stocked with nut butters, pickles, preserves, and . . . .
- Weckerly’s Ice Cream will have favorite flavors and, no doubt, something exotic and new.
- SOOM Foods are back to fill your tahini needs.
- Wood Spoon Rice Pudding finds a space inside the Market this week.
- Green-Ford will bring their exceptional heirloom berries from Pemberton.
- Neil’s Sharpening Service welcomes all dull blades.
Guest Artist
Maria Cartwright’s 222 Creations is our Artist of the Week. Maria creates torch fired copper enameled jewelry. Each colorful and unique item is created individually and then hand fired with a torch. http://www.facebook.com/222creations 
Live Music
Two absolute favorites will entertain guests at the west and east ends of the Market.
- Dave Kelly plays guitar and mandolin at the west stage
- Trio Nova Duo bring their variously-stringed instruments at the west stage
Shooting a Market Video
SAT, JUL 25 we’ll be capturing video for a Market promotion piece we can run on the website and provide to other outlets to share the good news of our town’s favorite place to shop for food. Don’t be surprised if someone aims a camera in your direction and asks you a question or two.
Small Bills and a Bathroom Key
Many of you know, but for those of you who don’t, I carry small bills for vendors who run out of singles during the Market day. For guest vendors who might not be aware, I also have a key to Perkins Art Center, a Market sponsor, the primary benefit of which, for our vendors is INDOOR PLUMBING!
Dog Tent
New Jersey Aid for Animals will staff the Dog Tent for us this week, continuing to register dogs that haven’t yet bought their official Market Leash Permits.
Vendors Please Enforce: “No Permit, No Purchase”
This won’t be easy, but it’s necessary. If good dog behavior is important to you, you’ll comply in June with the No Permit, No Purchase policy, declining to serve customers who don’t choose to cooperate with the Permitting and Behavior Guidelines. David Hodges will distribute a small batch of Dog Behavior Guidelines to all vendors for distribution to anyone who appears at your table attempting to make purchases with a non-permitted dog.
BID Vendors
Perennial favorites, DiBartolo Bakery, Villa Barone Restaurant, and Sara’s Produce will all attend. Mike DiBartolo of DiBartolo Bakery is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424 cell for voice or text.
VENDOR PARKING PERMITS
It’s good business to save the best parking spaces for SHOPPERS! Most visitors will tell you it’s tough to find parking at the Market. We make things worse by parking our own vehicles in spaces that could be used and re-used many times by shoppers. Please encourage your table crew to park for free in the Lumberyard Parking Garage (just across Collings Avenue from the west entrance). There are plenty of spaces inside, and the walk back to the Market takes 3 minutes.
Flexible Site Plan
Changes will continue to occur throughout the season as vendors come and go and as we learn more about how neighbors interact. I remind you no spaces are ever guaranteed and require your cooperation if I have to move your location any given week. Thank you. David Hodges Market Director Home Office (856) 854-8385
Collingswood SAT JUL 18
Hello, Vendors, Artists, and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!
Dubious Forecast
There’s a fair chance the Market will be wet when we open this week. On the other hand, forecasts have been very unreliable. Either way, there’s plenty of extraordinary produce from our farm vendors, and some interesting guests.
Site Plan for SAT JUL 18
Guest Vendors
One brand new vendor and two second-timers will be joining us this week.
- Bikram Yoga is buying local produce, juicing it raw, and bringing ti to Market this week.
- Red Fox Gourmet will be here with their “artisan snacks,” and
- O Made Granola, who made such a hit on her first visit, will be back with her all-natural product too.
- Brookeberry is done for the season (already!), but
- Green-Ford will bring their exceptional berries from Pemberton.
Guest Artist
Trudi Clark Pretty Pottery. Hand thrown clay wall pockets and serving dishes with inlaid vintage lace.
Live Music
Two absolute favorites will entertain guests at the west and east ends of the Market.
- Dave Kelly plays guitar and mandolin at the west stage
- Trio Nova Duo bring their variously-stringed instruments to the east Music Tent.
Small Bills and a Bathroom Key
Many of you know, but for those of you who don’t, I carry small bills for vendors who run out of singles during the Market day.
For guest vendors who might not be aware, I also have a key to Perkins Art Center, a Market sponsor, the primary benefit of which, for our vendors is INDOOR PLUMBING!
Dog Tent
The Camden County Animal Shelter will staff the Dog Tent for us this week, continuing to register dogs that haven’t yet bought their official Market Leash Permits.
Vendors Please Enforce: “No Permit, No Purchase”
This won’t be easy, but it’s necessary. If good dog behavior is important to you, you’ll comply in June with the No Permit, No Purchase policy, declining to serve customers who don’t choose to cooperate with the Permitting and Behavior Guidelines. David Hodges will distribute a small batch of Dog Behavior Guidelines to all vendors for distribution to anyone who appears at your table attempting to make purchases with a non-permitted dog.
BID Vendors
Perennial favorites, DiBartolo Bakery, Villa Barone Restaurant, Cheese Etc, and Sara’s Produce will all attend. Collingswood Music (our Music Tent sponsor) will also have a BID space. New soap-makers Chamomile Cottage Soap will have a promotional space but sell no soap.
Mike DiBartolo of DiBartolo Bakery is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424 cell for voice or text.
VENDOR PARKING PERMITS
It’s good business to save the best parking spaces for SHOPPERS! Most visitors will tell you it’s tough to find parking at the Market. We make things worse by parking our own vehicles in spaces that could be used and re-used many times by shoppers. Please encourage your table crew to park for free in the Lumberyard Parking Garage (just across Collings Avenue from the west entrance). There are plenty of spaces inside, and the walk back to the Market takes 3 minutes.
Flexible Site Plan
Changes will continue to occur throughout the season as vendors come and go and as we learn more about how neighbors interact. I remind you no spaces are ever guaranteed and require your cooperation if I have to move your location any given week. Thank you.
David Hodges Market Director
Home Office (856) 854-8385
Collingswood SAT JUL 11
Hello, Vendors, Artists, and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market! Judging from the produce on offer, summer is truly with us.
Perfect Forecast
Oh, what a beautiful Market day. Perfect weather this week (according to several forecasts). Dry, sunny, and light humidity. Temperatures average 80 during the morning. The corn is as high as an elephant’s eye.
Site Plan for SAT JUL 11
Guest Vendors
We have a full roster of Guests this week. Brookeberry and Green-Ford will bring their exceptional berries, and Weckerly’s will be here with their premium local ice cream. Green Aisle Grocery will join the berries and ice cream on the sunny side near Schober (first peaches!). SOOM Foods, Wood Spoon, Market Day Canele, and Dee Dee’s Garden will have spaces in the traditional Guest Vendor area. Finally, the Constellation Collective will be making another appearance in the center of the Market, near Revolution Roasters.
Guest Artist
Heather Ossandon makes her first-ever appearance at the Market with her one-of-a-kind functional ceramics. Operating as The Chase Studios, she says this about her work: My recent work incorporates drawings of landscapes, cities and funny situations with dialogue inspired by music and literature. All work is dishwasher and food safe.
Live Music
Local businessman and popular musician Sam Caruso is back again this week, this time at the West Stage beneath the Speedline. Also, this week we welcome for their first ever gig in Collingswood, Matt Skoufalos and his Unstoppable Hack Beats!
Small Bills and a Bathroom Key
Many of you know, but for those of you who don’t, I carry small bills for vendors who run out of singles during the Market day.
For guest vendors who might not be aware, I also have a key to Perkins Art Center, a Market sponsor, the primary benefit of which, for our vendors is INDOOR PLUMBING!
Dog Tent
The Almost Home Shelter will staff the Dog Tent for us this week, continuing to register dogs that haven’t yet bought their official Market Leash Permits.
Vendors Please Enforce: “No Permit, No Purchase”
This won’t be easy, but it’s necessary. If good dog behavior is important to you, you’ll comply in June with the No Permit, No Purchase policy, declining to serve customers who don’t choose to cooperate with the Permitting and Behavior Guidelines. David Hodges will distribute a small batch of Dog Behavior Guidelines to all vendors for distribution to anyone who appears at your table attempting to make purchases with a non-permitted dog.
BID Vendors
Perennial favorites, DiBartolo Bakery, Villa Barone Restaurant, Cheese Etc, and Sara’s Produce will all attend. Collingswood Music (our Music Tent sponsor) will also have a BID space. Mike DiBartolo of DiBartolo Bakery is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424 cell for voice or text.
VENDOR PARKING PERMITS
It’s good business to save the best parking spaces for SHOPPERS! Most visitors will tell you it’s tough to find parking at the Market. We make things worse by parking our own vehicles in spaces that could be used and re-used many times by shoppers. Please encourage your table crew to park for free in the Lumberyard Parking Garage (just across Collings Avenue from the west entrance). There are plenty of spaces inside, and the walk back to the Market takes 3 minutes.
Flexible Site Plan
Changes will continue to occur throughout the season as vendors come and go and as we learn more about how neighbors interact. I remind you no spaces are ever guaranteed and require your cooperation if I have to move your location any given week. Thank you.
David Hodges Market Director
Home Office (856) 854-8385
Collingswood SAT JUL 04
Hello, Vendors, Artists, and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market! Here’s hoping all our loyal customers come out to begin their holiday weekend with us!
Perfect Forecast
Mostly Sunny. Why do forecasters use “Partly” language, when “Mostly” is so much clearer? We’ll have sun on SAT JUL 04, very light winds, very little chance of precipitation, and temperatures that don’t reach the 80s until closing time. Perfect Market weather!
Site Plan for SAT JUL 04
Sad Cancellations
Clam Daddy’s never fully recovered from a very harsh winter, and Far Wind Farm was devastated by last week’s shocking storm.
Neither will be with us this week, SAT JUL 04. Clam Daddy’s will not return this season. And Far Wind Farm is unlikely to have their pastured eggs before late September.
With luck, we’ll see Far Wind Farm at the Market with their cultivated oyster mushrooms, but the loss of 450 laying hens has devastated their egg business.
From Lori and Bill Mayer, of Clam Daddy’s: It deeply saddens us that we will not be able to continue coming to Collingswood Market this season. The harsh winter was very hard on clams up and down the coast. We’ve been trying to work through of our severe production problems, but we no longer have enough sellable-sized clams to supply our wholesale market, let alone bring clams to multiple retail markets. It’s terribly distressing but necessary that we trim back our commitments.
We appreciate and will miss all our friends and customers in Collingswood. Your friendship and loyalty make this a very difficult decision. If ever we are able to return, we hope you’ll welcome us back. It was always a pleasure to serve you.
I’d be happy to speak with any of you at 609-266-0677. A special thank you to David Hodges, one of the most committed Market Directors we’ve ever met, to Cass Duffey for her weekly blasts, and to all the vendors who make the Collingswood Market so successful and have been kind and supportive during our time with you.
Lori
Clam Daddy’s
Guest Vendors
Very few Guest Vendors elect to attend the holiday weekends, but we’ll be hosting three of the very best: Brookeberry and Green-Ford will bring their exceptional berries, and Weckerly’s will be here with their premium local ice cream.
Guest Artist
Exquisite but functional ceramic objects for daily use, designed, fabricated and fired in South Jersey by Rowan ceramic professor Skeff Thomas. Porcelain and stoneware, with work from the artist’s wood-fired pottery kiln in Monroeville, NJ, will be on display, and of course for sale, in the Guest Artist Space 27.
Live Music
Local businessman and popular musician Sam Caruso is back again this week, this time at the East Stage. Also, this week we welcome for his first ever gig in Collingswood, singer-guitarist Marc Sengin to the West Stage.
Small Bills
Many of you know, but for those of you who don’t, I carry small bills for vendors who run out of singles during the Market day.
Dog Tent
The Animal Adoption Center will staff the Dog Tent for us this week, continuing to register dogs that haven’t yet bought their official Market Leash Permits.
Vendors Please Enforce: “No Permit, No Purchase”
This won’t be easy, but it’s necessary. If good dog behavior is important to you, you’ll comply in June with the No Permit, No Purchase policy, declining to serve customers who don’t choose to cooperate with the Permitting and Behavior Guidelines. David Hodges will distribute a small batch of Dog Behavior Guidelines to all vendors for distribution to anyone who appears at your table attempting to make purchases with a non-permitted dog.
BID Vendors
Perennial favorites, DiBartolo Bakery, Villa Barone Restaurant, and Sara’s Produce will all attend. Cheese, Etc., has the week off. No others have reserved BID spaces. Mike DiBartolo of DiBartolo Bakery is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424 cell for voice or text.
VENDOR PARKING PERMITS
It’s good business to save the best parking spaces for SHOPPERS! Most visitors will tell you it’s tough to find parking at the Market. We make things worse by parking our own vehicles in spaces that could be used and re-used many times by shoppers. Please encourage your table crew to park for free in the Lumberyard Parking Garage (just across Collings Avenue from the west entrance). There are plenty of spaces inside, and the walk back to the Market takes 3 minutes.
Flexible Site Plan
Changes will continue to occur throughout the season as vendors come and go and as we learn more about how neighbors interact. I remind you no spaces are ever guaranteed and require your cooperation if I have to move your location any given week. Thank you.
David Hodges Market Director
Home Office (856) 854-8385
Cell Phone for Market Saturdays (856) 979-6653
collsmkt@davidhodges.com
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