New Farmer’s Market in Casino Open Every Saturday Until Fall
By DON STINE
The fresh-baked bread and other items at the new Asbury Park farmers market in the historic Casino building at the southern end of the boardwalk sold out fast last Saturday.
So far it has been a good turnout. Almost all of our bread has been sold by noon, said Adam Devlet, co-owner of Eclectic Eats and Treats, one of the vendors.
Devlet and his partner, Peter Sathmary, were also selling various produce items and pickles and olives.
I think the farmers market here is a great concept. People seem very responsive. I feel there is a demand, and Ill bring even more bread and pickles next Saturday, Devlet said.
The farmers market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. until Oct. 11. Originally, it was planned for the Carousel Building, but the location has been changed to the arcade in the Casino.
Christine Kelley Karel, who was down from Manhattan for the weekend, said she was quite pleased with her purchase of red raspberry tea from the Asbury Park Roastery, another vendor.
Karel said she believes the more people that buy local produce and products the better.
I would like to see even more vendors, and I am very happy they are here, she said.
About a handful of vendors were at the Casino for opening day, and Ashley LaBau, a marketing associate for Madison Marquette, who is sponsoring the market, said she expects more vendors to participate once local produce ripens.
There has been great foot traffic coming through here along with a lot of joggers and bicyclists, she said.
For more information about participating in the farmers market contact, LaBau at 732-897-6500.
Megan Oliveira, events director for Madison Marquette, said the farmers market is intended to provide a good service to people who live locally.
We want people to be able to walk here to get their fresh produce rather than getting in their car and going to another town. They can come for the day, park their car, and get everything they need, she said.
Oliveira said the will be a big finale when the market closes in October with a pumpkin-carving contest, music and other events.
We are calling it the Rock & Roll Harvest, she said.
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