Are you looking for something do with your friends this weekend? Are you in need of some fresh produce but don’t feel like driving all the way over to Walmart? If that’s you, I know just what you’re looking for: the Winona Farmer’s Market!
For the past three years, I have wanted to check out the Winona Farmer’s Market but I haven’t had the chance to go. Finally, I was able to check it out last weekend and it was a blast!
Let me tell you about my experience…
The Winona Farmer’s Market is usually held at Levee Par, but it was at Midtown Foods the day when my friends and I went. As we walked up to the market, we could hear the sweet strumming of an acoustic guitar player and the view before us was a sea of canopies and energetic morning people.
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- There is live entertainment for everyone to enjoy! Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
Although it’s hard to wake up early on a Saturday morning, the Winona Farmer’s Market is worth the sacrifice. The market is a great place to go each week, especially if you are living on a tight college budget. The market offers a wide variety of produce at extremely reasonable prices.
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- Need any veggies? The Winona Farmer’s Market is the place to get them! Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
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- I found some goodies at the market this week! Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
This week, I bought a couple very large cucumbers and a huge bundle of basil for a total of only $3! It was an amazing deal.
With my market finds this week, I decided to go home and make some delicious cucumber bruschetta. Bruschetta is my favorite thing to make because it is extremely easy and quick to whip up, and it is a refreshing and healthy snack.
Wondering how to make it? Here is the recipe I use: Cucumber Bruschetta
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- I love pickles! Unfortunately, I already had pickles in my fridge this week. Hopefully next week I can bring some home with me. Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
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- Apples or onions? Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
In addition to fruits and veggies, vendors are selling canned foods, meats, baked goods, soaps, honey, apple cider and more! The baked goods looked especially delicious. They have breads, pies, desserts, scones….the list goes on and on.
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- There is even handmade soap for sale. The lavender scented ones were my favorite. Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
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- Even if you are a picky eater, there is bound to be something for everyone to enjoy. Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
Another one of my favorite things about the market are the beautiful flower arrangements. You can buy a single flower, an entire arrangement, or even a succulent. I love the vast array of colors in the arrangements from deep maroon to bright yellows.
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- On most Saturdays, you can buy a single sunflower for only $1! Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
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- Check out this beautiful arrangement and cute little pumpkin that my best friend brought home from the market. Adorable. Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
The Winona Farmer’s Market is a great place to go with your friends and family during the fall season. There is definitely something fun for all ages to enjoy.
The market is open on Saturday mornings from 7:30am – 12pm. This year, the market will go until the end of October so be sure to stop by soon. You don’t want to miss out!
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- This little guy was enjoying his time at the market. Photo Credit: Kelsa Katzfey ’21
Overall, my first time experiencing the Winona Farmer’s Market was a great success and positive experience. I am honestly so bummed that I am going to be out of town the next two weekends, but I will surely be back before the end of October.
By then, I will be in need of some more ingredients to make another round of bruschetta! I hope you can experience the Winona Farmer’s Market for yourself at some point this fall. It is definitely worth the visit.
