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Historic Lewes Farmers Market marks 17 years
Even a weekend nor’easter didn’t dampen vendors and shoppers at start of another season
Kathleen Moss of Fox Briar Farm in Easton, Md., has an abundance of early-spring season vegetables available on opening day of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
May 9, 2022
When Historic Lewes Farmers Market director Helaine Harris rang the opening bell precisely at 8 a.m., May 7, people were already waiting to shop from the vendors who braved a nor’easter to kick off the market’s 17th season. Because of the weather, the market moved to a new location in the parking lot of Lewes Elementary School.
The market will take place at George H. P. Smith Park from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays until Sept. 24. The market will also be open from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays from June 1 to Sept. 24 to at Crooked Hammock Brewery off Kings Highway, Lewes.
Go to historiclewesfarmersmarket.org for more information, and a demonstration and special events schedule.
Director Helaine Harris rings the bell to officially open the Lewes market at 8 a.m., May 7, to start another season. Even a nor’easter did not postpone the event.
Gathering to open the 17th season of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market are (l-r) Lewes Councilman Khalil Saliba, District 3 Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer, Lewes Mayor Ted Becker, Market Director Helaine Harris, and Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse.
Market volunteer Joan Beck shops at the Stag Fun Farm booth with farmer Craig Brady ready to wait on her.
The Lewes market is open and business is brisk at the Nash Veggies table. The farm is located in Lincoln.
Beth Campbell of Fifer Orchards has fresh strawberries available.
A steady, misty rain and 30- to 40-mile-per-hour winds didn’t stop the opening of the Lewes market. It did keep anyone from even attempting to erect a tent.
Krista Scudlark, of Backyard Jellies and Jams, is a long-standing vendor and supporter of the Lewes market.
The bad weather didn’t stop Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse from attending opening day and meeting with vendors and shoppers.
Bright-red radishes add some color to a gloomy day at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market.
