FRESH FOOD AND GOOD TIMES AT THE FARMERS MARKET

The market will be celebrating its 15th year of operation throughout the season at the Adelsverein Halle at Marktplatz.

Every Thursday, rain or shine, from 4-7 p.m., from late-April to mid-August, shoppers can meet farmers and producers while shopping for fresh produce.

The producer and grower market consists of farmers, ranchers and wineries located in Gillespie and adjacent counties. A wide variety of tomatoes, vegetables, peaches, blackberries and other fruits, mushrooms, meats, goat cheese, eggs, Gulf seafood, baked goods, wine, vinegar and herbs and flowers are offered.

Shoppers are invited to come for the food and stay for the family friendly atmosphere where they can purchase meals and snacks while listening to live music.

Wood-baked pizza, soups, salads, sliders, jams, jellies, gelato and pastries are all made with local ingredients to be enjoyed picnic-style under the pavilion.

Wine from local wineries can be purchased by the glass or bottle. Non-alcoholic iced beverages are also served.

Visitors will find free samples prepared by local chefs using ingredients from the market. Chefs and volunteers are happy to “talk shop” and answer questions about how to cook the dish being sampled.

Meet the farmer, rancher, chef and artisan baker and support local agriculture and viticulture in Fredericksburg, the community way.

For more information, go to fredericksburgtxfarmersmarket.com.