Farmer’s Market brings life, customers to downtown Waynesburg
WAYNESBURG — Every Wednesday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m in downtown Waynesburg near the courthouse, a small Farmers’ Market is available for people of the surrounding area to visit to shop and purchase from local shops and farms.
The Waynesburg Farmers’ Market is not open just for shopping. Customers are also welcome to purchase a hot lunch, so even workers of the area can stop by on their lunch breaks.
Originally started by Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful, an organization that helps promote the wellbeing and success of the Waynesburg community, the Farmers’ Market has been a part of the community since 2005.
Some of the vendors available at the market include Collins Family Produce, Fred Clark Nursery, Harden Family Farm, Lardin House Inn, Moonlight Gardens, Plum Run Winery, Inc., SS Company and Willow Tree Farms.
One vendor, Owner of Autumn’s Boutique Rachel Miller, sells skin care products and local wool.
“I’ve had my business for about 15 years, and I’ve been a part of the Farmers’ Market since the beginning,” Miller said. “It really is a nice place to meet people in the community and to get customers.”
Part of the community invited to attend are Waynesburg University students, some of whom who have been frequent flyers since school started back up mid-August. Sophomore Children and Youth Ministries major Veronica Steen just visited for the first time, but she said it definitely won’t be her last.
“It’s a really nice opportunity to take a break from classes and stress and get to browse shops and talk to local owners,” Steen said.
Steen also said she was interested in possibly purchasing fruits and vegetables to cook alternatives to the everyday school cafeteria food.
“With farm-fresh products that are right down the street, it’s tempting to not just bring back a basket of goodies to my dorm room,” Steen said.
The Farmers’ Market will be open for business every Wednesday until mid-October, and questions about the market can be answered by calling 724-627-8119.