Collingswood SAT SEP 20

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

Leftover humidity and cool temperatures as we set up Saturday morning, warming to only the mid 70s by noon, mostly sunny all the way. Perfect Market day as usual.

SITE MAP FOR SAT SEP 20
We’re full, but not overfull.

GUEST VENDORS
Market Day Canele, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, John & Kira’s Chocolates, Border Springs Farm Lamb, and Windy Farm Alpacas.

LIVE MUSIC
Two beloved acts play our stages this week: Trio Nova Duo on the west stage, Kevin Monko brings his merry band to the east.

BID VENDORS As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

GUEST ARTIST
Katherine Cheetham Glass. Katherine’s primary work is multilayered fused glass panels typically depicting trees, flowers and landscapes. She also makes flameworked pendants and ornaments along with fused ornaments, plates and bowls perfect for wedding, office, birthday and Christmas Gifts.

See her flickr page for additional photos

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
Collingswood Farmers’ Market
856 854-8385 Home Office
856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day

Collingswood SAT SEP 13

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

Let’s rock this thing.

WEATHER FORECAST
Uh-oh. Things look good if you like cool temperatures, but the constant repetition of “few showers” is troubling. Fingers crossed the forecasters are talking about Westmont and Audubon, not Collingswood. 🙂

SITE MAP FOR SAT SEP 13
There isn’t an empty space at the Market this week.

GUEST VENDORS
Green Aisle Grocery, Sweet Freedom Bakery, John & Kira’s Chocolates, Jima Creations Granola Bars, and Dee Dee’s Kitchen Pestos. Yum, sweet and savory.

LIVE MUSIC
Two beloved acts play our stages this week: John Rossi on the west stage, Sam Caruso on the east.

BID VENDORS As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

GUEST ARTIST
Chris Bonner Ceramics. I recommend you visit the flickr page for a complete tour.
link to flickr

NONPROFIT FUNDRAISER

Collingswood Community Garden, Truth 365 (Childhood Cancer Research), JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).

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
Collingswood Farmers’ Market
856 854-8385 Home Office
856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day

Collingswood SAT AUG 23

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

BACK TO NORMAL
Following the disruption of last week’s Craft and Fine Arts Fair, our layout returns to normal this week, including Guest Vendors on Irvin Avenue and below the Speedline.

WEATHER FORECAST
Definitely getting cooler as the summer winds down. Temperatures during Market hours will top out in the low to mid 70s. Cloudy all morning, but very low chance of rain.

SITE MAP FOR SAT AUG 23
Very few surprises here except the continuing absence of Treehouse Cafe. An on-site roaster, Rich’s Micro Roast, will be situated in the Treehouse space roasting green coffee beans for customers while they wait.

GUEST VENDORS
A full roster of 6 Guest Food Vendors, including the brand new Jima Creations Granola Bars.

LIVE MUSIC Two beloved acts play our stages this week: Dave Kelly on the west stage, John Rossi on the east.

BID VENDORS As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

GUEST ARTIST

Meredith Greimel handcrafts jewelry from rare gemstones and vintage remnants. She also arranges succulent gardens in glassware and vintage pieces. See her in the guest artist space 24.

NONPROFIT FUNDRAISER

We’re devoting sponsor/fundraising space to the Methodist Homes, Collingswood’s Pop-up Gala, and first-time visitor WHYY Newsworks.

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 Collingswood Farmers’ Market 856 854-8385 Home Office 856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day

Collingswood SAT AUG 16

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

SPECIAL EVENT WEEK!
This week in Collingswood, Haddon Avenue is SHUT DOWN during Market hours for the big annual Crafts and Fine Art festival. Consider using Atlantic Avenue (just below the Speedline) to enter and exit the Market if you usually drive Haddon Avenue. The festival also means the Borough needs Irvin Avenue for through traffic, so Guest Vendors have been absorbed into the internal Market spaces.

WEATHER FORECAST
The current forecast is delightful. Temperatures will top out in the 70s during the Market, on the way to a high of 83 for the day. Sunny but cool, with decreasing humidity. Let’s have another one!

SITE MAP FOR SAT AUG 16
Here’s the Site Map. Note that there is no Guest Vendor area at the bottom. Irvin Avenue will be used for through traffic. Guest vendors and nonprofit fundraisers are positioned in internal Market spaces (85-89) (17-19) this week.

GUEST VENDORS
Popular guest vendors Dee Dee’s Garden (pesto) and John & Kira’s (chocolate) will set up in spaces 18 and 17.
Brand new vendors Rich’s Micro Roast (roasting coffee beans on the premises; no beverage service) and Aurora Naturals (soap) will set up in spaces 86 and 87, where Treehouse Cafe usually sets up. Treehouse takes its 2-week vacation every August.

LIVE MUSIC Two beloved acts play our stages this week: Dave Kelly on the west stage, Kevin Monko on the east.

BID VENDORS As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

GUEST ARTIST

Evelyn Taylor Bonner brings her artistic sensibility and her extraordinary ceramics to the Guest Artist space. Photo to come.

NONPROFIT FUNDRAISER

Market Sponsor Lourdes Wellness Center teams up again this week with Oaklyn Food Pantry to collect food donations for our food-insecure neighbors. Encourage your customers to Buy 2 Give 1 at space 20 at Market Headquarters. Photo to come.

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 Collingswood Farmers’ Market 856 854-8385 Home Office 856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day

Collingswood SAT AUG 09

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

HALFWAY THROUGH!
For those of us who participate all the way to Thanksgiving, this week (WEEK 15) marks the halfway point through our 30-week season. Two weeks ago, we passed the halfway point for vendors who don’t attend in November. How’s it going for you so far?

WEATHER FORECAST
The current forecast is delightful. (Just for the record, despite miserable predictions and early morning nastiness, no rain fell on the Market last Saturday once it started at 8am.)

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.

SITE MAP FOR SAT AUG 09
Here’s the Site Map.GUEST VENDORS
Five favorites this week: Green Aisle Grocery, Green Ford Farm’s blueberries, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, and the brand new SOOM Foods, who will bring some remarkable tahini (white sesame seed paste) in natural and chocolate flavors.

LIVE MUSIC
Two beloved acts play our stages this week: Sam Caruso on the west stage, Dave Kelly on the east.

BID VENDORS
As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

GUEST ARTIST

• Selena Braunstein (Creatively Obsessed) takes vintage buttons, books, watches, chandelier crystals, and other found items and upcycles them into new jewelry and accessories. See her in the Guest Artist Space 24.
  

  

NONPROFIT FUNDRAISER

Furever Free works with the community to enable pets to remain with owners during tough times. It assists with spaying, neutering, and vaccinations, and strives to have every animal welcomed in the home as a true family member. Drop by the Guest Vendor area to ask founder Kimberly Laipple for details of their recent successes.

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 Collingswood Farmers’ Market 856 854-8385 Home Office 856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day

Collingswood SAT AUG 02

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

JUST PEACHY WEEK
Everything’s coming up peaches! We’ve got chefs coming to do demonstrations of their favorite peach recipes. We’ve got local bakers bringing their best peach pies for the Pie Baking Contest. Check out both events at Market Headquarters (see site plan).

WEATHER FORECAST
The current forecast is pretty awful. Cool, yes, but wickedly humid with the very high chance of rain, even morning thunderstorms. We’ve been lucky for years, so maybe we’ll be lucky again. But be prepared.

COUNTING THE CROWD, all 4,077 of them!
We counted! A team of five (Joe Mick, Isobella Cerceo, Shirley Cotrotsos, Sean Garrity, and his girlfriend Cat) scanned the entrances last week, (SAT JUL 26) and the final tally was pretty impressive for a day interrupted by a shower.

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.

SITE MAP FOR SAT AUG 02
Here’s the Site Map. Notice the Peach activities at Market Headquarters. (And the Big Latch On in the Guest Vendor space at 10:30)GUEST VENDORS
Five favorites this week: Green Aisle Grocery, Market Day Canele, Sweet Freedom Bakery, Green Ford Farm’s blueberries, and Weckerly’s Ice Cream.

LIVE MUSIC
Two beloved acts play our stages this week: Trio Nova (maybe just the Duo) on the west stage; and on the east, the long-anticipated return of last year’s surprise: The White Family Band

BID VENDORS
As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

MARKET ACTIVITY SPACES

• Jennifer Prasad of Marlton makes cushion covers using fun and functional fabrics. She calls her business Canary Works on Etsy. Peach events have taken over the Market Headquarters spaces, so Jennifer will set up in the Guest Vendor area.

• Free Block Party! Fellowship Community Church will set up in the Guest Vendor area to promote their Free Block Party SUN AUG 03.

• The Big Latch On. It’s an international event we’re playing catch-up to participate in. We have no way to know how many local mamas will appear to breastfeed their babies at 10:30, but we’ve put them on the site plan so they know they’re welcome! Tricia Burrough has created a Facebook page for the event.

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 Collingswood Farmers’ Market 856 854-8385 Home Office 856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

We’re in it now! All the summer crops are in and we start wondering how humid the days will be. Here’s what Weather.com says about SAT JUL 26. Early morning could be a bit sticky, but the humidity eases as the day gets warmer. Looks like a beauty.

(What’s the difference between Mostly Sunny and Partly Cloudy? Sounds like Glass Half Full / Glass Half Empty to me. See if you can tell the difference at 10am!)

COUNTING THE CROWD.
Have you ever wondered how many attend our Market? We have. So this week, we’re going to count. A team of five (Joe Mick, Isobella Cerceo, Shirley Cotrotsos, Sean Garrity, and his girlfriend Cat) will scan the entrances—north, south, east, and west—and click their clickers for every shopper who enters. We’re very grateful to them for their help.

VENDOR PARKING PERMITS
It’s good business to save the best parking spaces for SHOPPERS!

GET YOUR PERMITS FROM DAVID HODGES

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.

SITE MAP FOR SAT JUL 26

Here’s the Site Map. Schober Orchard will expand to its full 6 spaces for the rest of the season. We’re operating at full capacity.

GUEST VENDORS

Neil’s Sharpening Service is available (That must mean it’s the last Saturday of the month!) We also have lamb from Border Springs, pesto from Dee Dee’s Kitchen, blueberries from Green Ford Farm, and artisan delectables from Green Aisle Grocery.

LIVE MUSIC

Two beloved acts play our stages this week: Little Stevie brings his many instruments and mojo to the west stage, while She Hates Me commands our attention to the east.

BID VENDORS

As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

MARKET ACTIVITY SPACES

• Trudi Clark makes hand made clay wall pockets and serving dishes with inlaid vintage lace. Her business is called Pretty Pottery by Clay Place. She’s our Guest Artist in Space 24.

• Calling All Riders! As representatives of the National MS Society – Delaware Valley Chapter, Steven Burch and Stephen Drayton are seeking sponsors for the City to Shore Bike Tour, and recruiting riders for the tour.  They’ll also have pretzels and bottled water for sale in case you’re looking for either!

• Calling All Walkers! Jennifer Haught and other committee members will work a table for FARE: Food Allergy Research and Education. They’re promoting/recruiting walkers for our annual walk for Sept 20 at Riversharks stadium and promoting food allergy awareness in the community!

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 Collingswood Farmers’ Market 856 854-8385 Home Office 856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

How the season flies! Just a few weeks ago, we were seeing the first Jersey blueberries in the Market. Already this week will likely be the last for the organic berries from Brookeberry Farms. They have blueberries and blackberries, but will not have a crop of raspberries this year. Meanwhile, Springdale Farms’ blackberry crop, when it comes, looks like a big one.

Weatherwise, low temps and light breeze. Cloudy, with lowering humidity. High of 80 by closing. Precipitation 0%.

GUEST VENDORS

A full slate of popular favorites: Green Aisle Grocery, John & Kira’s Chocolates, Sweet Freedom (Collingswood’s gluten-free bakery). And the berries.

LIVE MUSIC

Trio Nova Duo will beguilingly strum and pluck on the east stage, while, to the west, Dave Kelly will hold court.

BID VENDORS

As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

MARKET ACTIVITY SPACES

• Loraine Delphy makes neck pillows and knits 100% cotton dish cloths (for vintage tastes) that last years.

• Andy Goldfield will be raising awareness for Susan G Komen Philadelphia (and he hopes raising funds too, with tickets to Komen Fundraiser events at Camden Riversharks games on July 30 and August 2).

• BUY 2 GIVE 1. Once again, Market Sponsor Lourdes Wellness will partner with the Oaklyn Food Pantry to collect food donations at this week’s Market for distribution to our food-insecure neighbors on Monday. Consider making donations directly at the Market. Also, donations or loans of coolers to protect sensitive produce during transfer would be greatly appreciated.

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 Collingswood Farmers’ Market 856 854-8385 Home Office 856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

Peach Month is officially (at least for our market) August, but this week, the delectable lovelies are starting to appear in quantity. Schober Sons will be bringing the first of their Century variety, and from Fruitwood Farms we’ll have peaches for the second week in a row (yellow Centuries and white Sugarmays).  Can the peach pie contest be far? 🙂

Weatherwise, no worries at all. A high for the day of 87, light winds, and zero chance of rain. What else did you expect?

GUEST VENDORS

We’ll have blueberries straight from the farm, both organic and conventional. No raspberries yet, but a limited supply of organic blackberries. (I guess they’ll all ripen at once this year.)

LIVE MUSIC

Sam Caruso will command our attention at the east stage while, to the west, 2/3 of the Trio Nova will beguilingly strum and pick. 

BID VENDORS

As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

MARKET ACTIVITY SPACES

• Sultana Maria Jewelry is our Guest Artist this week. The word eclectic does not quite cover her range. She creates everything from jewelry of gems-plus-bullet-casings, to the charming blossom crowns pictured below. Check her out in space 25.

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 Collingswood Farmers’ Market 856 854-8385 Home Office 856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day

Hello, Vendors and Friends of the Collingswood Farmers’ Market!

RED (field tomatoes) WHITE (white sweet corn) and BLUE (blueberries)! We’ve got your patriotic meals here! Week 10 of our 2014 Season will be not so crowded as last week. But the corn truck arrives, and two blueberry farms will participate, plus three fine guest vendors.

Weatherwise, we’re catching a serious break: after a very hot and humid week, our Market will be much cooler, and dry.

GUEST VENDORS

Both Green Ford Farm and Brookeberry Farm will be bringing berries this week. Late ripening and late-week rains are both depressing quantities, but early shoppers will be rewarded with choices.

LIVE MUSIC

Dave Kelly returns for the second week in a row at  the east stage. John Rossi commands the west stage.

BID VENDORS

As always, Mike DiBartolo, not David Hodges, is your contact for all questions regarding BID participation at the Market. (609) 949-3424. mikied721@gmail.com.

MARKET ACTIVITY SPACES

• Sally Castellini is our Guest Artist this week. She creates wreaths and arrangements of dried flowers.

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 Collingswood Farmers’ Market 856 854-8385 Home Office 856 979-6653 Cell Phone on Market Day