Farmers Market 2024: The Davis Farmer and Artisan Market has returned for the 2024 season. The Market sets up at the Old Shop ‘n Save building on William Avenue every Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., rain or shine.
By: Lydia Crawley
The Parsons Advocate
The Davis Farmer and Artisan Market has returned to the Town of Davis for the 2024 season. The Market is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday throughout the summer, rain or shine. During fair weather, the Market is an open air event held in the Old Shop ‘n Save parking lot at 533 William Avenue. During rain, the Market moves indoors into the Old Shop ‘n Save building. “We set up rain or shine,” vendor Nanette Seligman said.
The Market features a variety of regional vendors that host a variety of goods. According to Seligman, the Market strives to avoid duplication of products among the vendors with each booth containing a unique identity and unique items that can not be found at other vendors. “I try really hard to say, don’t do what someone else is doing,” Seligman said.
Besides Pottery Vendor Nanette Seligman, the Market hosts a variety of produce and goods including: photography and prints, culinary blends, farm fresh produce, felt goods, fresh breads, flowers, botanicals, farm fresh meats, eggs, soap, tie-dyes and jewelry. Regular vendors include: Charm Farm, Bailey’s Breads, Woodland Garden Botanicals, Licking Creek Farm, Sunny Side Wools, Nanette’s Pottery, Branch and Root Farm, Blackwater Alcoves, The Bakery Boutique, Mon Media Photography, Julies Garden Goods and Soap-A-Saurus, with vendors 27 Tie-dyes and Bear Branch Design Jewelry joining throughout the season, according to Seligman.
The Market has operated at its current location for the past four years, according to Seligman, and hosts an average of seven to 12 vendors each Friday evening. Vendors come from across the region to set up in Davis, Seligman said, with vendors such as Charm Farm who travel from Beverly with their farm fresh produce and meats. A variety of local vendors from across Tucker County also participate at the Market.
The Market’s mission, according to Seligman, is to have fresh vegetables, locally raised beef, chicken, eggs and handmade goods available for the community and also provide opportunities for local farmers and artisans. For more information on the Davis Farmer and Artisan Market or to join, contact Nanette Seligman at (304) 642-4440.
