Hi Folks! I've taken the last couple of weeks off to concentrate on Christmas and family. We just got back from seeing our east coast kids and grandkids. Lots of fun, but now it's time for my other fun, gearing up for next year. It's so awesome to love what you do!
Our last market of the year was Thursday December 15th at the Port in Burlington. We will miss all these people, but we're ready for the break. Thought I'd take a few pictures of our fellow vendors so here's the line up!
Next to us was Sly Fox Art & Woodworking. They make some pretty cool wooden puzzles and toys. You can reach them at 319-457-3228 or at facebook.com/slyfoxartandwoodwork
This is Kay Young. She is an awesome baker who loves to do special stuff for every holiday, even the ones most people don't know about! Stopping by her booth is always an education! Kay is a retired teacher. She sits next to Grampa Tom at the Keokuk Market and comes to the Lomax Market too. Her phone # is 630-281-0117
Aunt Terri's Kitchen is a newcomer at the market this fall. Aunt Terri has a bakes and she has Gluten-Free yummies as well! Call her at 319-371-1959!
This is Wilma Hemphill. She and her husband Steve are long time vendors at the Riverfront market, and one of my biggest competitors. They have eggs, produce, honey and baked goods. I always tell them to sell out of eggs early ;) I really think our eggs are better, but theirs are cheaper :( So ... most days they have to sell out before we get much business. We don't mind, we have enough trouble keeping up with our store sales most of the year! You can reach them at 319-985-2111
This is Steve's dad, George Hemphill. He's also a long time Riverfront vendor and a local legend as well. George has had many newspaper write ups about his beekeeping activities and loves to educate everyone about bees and honey. When we first started, we bought some bees. George was a valuable resource! Unfortunately, Grampa Tom seems to be allergic to bee stings, so I get most of my honey from George now.
You can reach George at 310-752-8037.
This is our fearless leader. She hates being in pictures. I insisted so she consented on the stipulation that I not name her. Don't you think she is beautiful??? She is the one who does all the organizing, advertising and so forth for the market. If you are interested in being a vendor, let me know, I'll pass her info on to you.
This is Chris Gehringer, another long time Riverfront vendor and big competitor. She has eggs, baked goods and lots of produce. She is another mentor. We have learned so much from our farmer's market competitors. You would think competitors would be just that, but there's no better people than farmer's market vendors! They are always willing to help and educate. No wonder people love to shop at the markets. Chris' number is 319-752-7608
The Community of Christ has been running a food booth at the River Front forever! Contact the church at 319-752-6426 or Dawn Durgin at 319-752-9825. Come for supper, enjoy a tenderloin, a barbecued sandwich or soup, enjoy the local entertainment provided by talented artists like George Vineyard (below) and fill your shopping bags with good food for the rest of the week. We will be back at the Port come May!
God Bless You All!
~Grama Sue
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