Coffee At The Market, Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Merchant Square Farmers' Market season is in full force today offering a variety of foods, gifts and other items for purchase. Given the cool temperatures, coffee is a must.

The Blue Notes, Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

"The Blue Notes," a teen-aged quartet, rocked the Merchants Square Farmers Market on Saturday, easily working through classic blues, rock and jazz tunes like old pros.  Click here to see them on you tube.

Market Chef, Yorktown, Virginia

Visitors to farmers' markets expect fresh produce. At Yorktown, they get yummy offerings from talented chefs too.

Chocolate Cravings, Merchants Square Farmers Market, Williamsburg, Virginia

The farmers market at Merchants Square provides a number of offerings. A costumed employee of Colonial Williamsburg and modern woman each satisfied their early morning chocolate craving.

Farmers Markets, Williamsburg, Virginia

Farmers Markets abound in the area and usually draw a steady clientele interested in meats, produce, cheeses, candies, pies, seafood, flowers and more. They are a cacophony of colors and aromas.

Williamsburg Farmers Market, Merchant Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

Everyone at the Williamsburg Farmers Market at Merchant Square on Saturday was drawn to the this colorful pile of peppers for sale at one of the booths.

Farmers' Market Blend, Williamsburg, Virginia

As summer fades and fall settles in, the colors at the farmers' markets change from dark green to a blend of reds, yellows, oranges and greens. A last colonial "huzzah!" for the eyes before winter.

Farmers Market, Williamsburg, Virginia

The colors and smells of local farm markets make getting up early Saturday morning well worth the effort.

Blues At Merchants Square Market, Willimasburg, Virginia

The Merchants Square Farmers Market routinely includes entertainment. Stephen Christoff, a talented guitarist, vocalist and trombonist, ably filled that bill Saturday with a mix a blues and jazz.

Yorktown Market, Yorktown, Virginia

The Yorktown Farmers' Market is back on Saturdays. Fresh produce and the beach make a great combination.

Williamsburg Farmers' Market, Williamsburg, Virginia

The farmers' market at Merchants Square is always a treat when the weather warms as a variety of smells and colors greet you at every turn.

Strange Market Critter, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Merchants Square Farmer's Market usually attracts many dogs.  This critter's presence was quite unexpected.

Buckets of Flowers, Williamsburg, Virginia

Nothing says farmers' market like buckets full of flowers.  The Merchants Square Farmers Market obliged nicely.

The Delvers At Merchants Square Farmers Market, Williamsburg, Virginia

At Saturday's Merchants Square Farmers Market, The Delvers put on  a great show including covering Old Crow Medicine Show's "Wagon Wheel" as well as a blue grass version of The Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman." Good music, good food, and another beautiful day in Williamsburg. We had a blast!  

Town Crier, Yorktown, Virginia

The town crier alerted everyone at the farmers' market of upcoming entertainment.  We are not certain if the bell or his festive attire drew more attention.

Sun Watching With NASA, Yorktown, Virginia

Some folks from the local NASA facility came to the Farmer's Market at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing to set up their incredible telescopes with all the appropriate filters to allow direct observations of the sun. Through one, you could see solar flares and through another sun spots and much more.  They graciously shared their equipment and explained the science of what was viewed.

Fifes And Drums At The Farmers' Market, Yorktown, Virginia

Saturday was the first day of Farmers' Market season at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing. The Yorktown Fife and Drum unit opened the with lively music. Everyone seemed impressed with the musical skill and dedication of these young men and women.  There was good music, good food, and a wide variety of vendors on hand.

Christmas Wreath, Farmers Market, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

These wreaths and candles were available at the Farmers Market at Merchants Square.

Pretty Produce At The Farmers Market At Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Farmers Market At Merchants Square provides a wide range of produce along with seafood, meats, cheeses, baked goods, herbs, crafts and a multitude of items and services. We thought these were quite colorful and looked particularly tasty.  There is one final "Holiday Market" on December 10 before the winter break.

Flute Frenzy At Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Farmers Market at Merchant Square presents entertainment along with the great food and products offered for sale. "Flute Frenzy" played a couple of weeks ago. These youths put on a great show as they played a variety of flutes from piccolos to bass flutes.