Every Saturday morning, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., this winter the historic Old Schoolhouse comes alive with devoted vendors bringing their wares, set up beautifully, anticipating the visits of farmers market devotees, new discoverers of the market, and occasional visitors. The ambiance is one of sheer delight. The music sets the country tone. The smells and tastes and colors are a delight to the senses. Meeting friends, learning from vendors, getting ideas for new ways to cook and new combinations of foods, gift ideas, and more, the market is abuzz with a sense of exploration and discovery.
One of only three nearby winter farmers markets, the Great Falls Farmers Market is working hard to build a robust market for our community. The market brings wholesome offerings to our community. It also provides a platform for people from our community to step forward with their new business idea and have an "incubator" in which they can try out their idea with a low cost of entry. The only condition is that the proposal must be something that is grown, cultivated, made, or hand-crafted by the vendor. The farmers market is taking applications for the Summer Market, which opens the last Saturday in April.
Each Saturday from now to mid-February, the Great Falls Historical Society will have a display on the history of the Old Schoolhouse in the sitting area (with apple cider and coffee) at the market. Come by and take a look.