Cornfest and Bike Rodeo!

Double your SNAP dollars!

The Westside Farmers Market is THIS TUESDAY, August 27th, from 4 to 7 pm! Join us in enjoying the best sides of the westside at 831 Genesee St every Tuesday.  Shop more vendors than ever, get great deals on local produce, and take advantage of our community resources! Directions and parking information * come for the vendors * stay for the vibes * See you Tuesday! Check out this week's newsletter highlights! Join us for our very first bike rodeo, hosted by the Southwest Rotary and Injury-Free Coalition for Kids.  Come practice safe biking and pick up some sweet safety swag! It's that time of year and we have the BEST corn in Rochester!  Celebrate this abundance and come enjoy a freshly grilled ear of Duncan's corn.  Love a little extra spice? Have it dressed up elote style! Fresh This Week: Duncan's corn is back again for its second week!  You probably wished you bought more last week, so come get yours before it's gone.   Also, look out for heirloom tomatoes and rainbow carrots from Suncatcher Gardens, top-tier collards and kale from the Moss family farm, juicy peaches and sweet corn from Lagoner, and organic sprouts, wax beans and more from C & C Microgreens! Community Resources: We are proud to regularly host St. Monica's Church, St. Peter's Pantry, Arnett Branch Library, Eat Smart New York, LawNY, and R Community Bikes. Fresh This Week at Westside What You Can Expect This Week Here are the abundant seasonal treats we're looking forward to this week! As always, see our full list of vendors on our website.   An asterisk (*) denotes organic farming practices!   C & C Microgreens*- organic sunflower and radish microgreens along with other freshly harvested sprouts- flats of wheatgrass, blackberries, and okra coming soon. (Out of town this week, catch them on August 6th!) SUNY Geneseo eGarden* - Organically grown fresh garlic, greens, summer squash, herbs, marigold and tomato plants, and other produce at bargain prices. Suncatcher Gardens*- Chard, radish, broccolini, baby bok choy, collards, kale, lettuce, carrots, beets, sugar snap peas, mixed herbs. Organically grown with love. Weatherfield Farm* - Locally grown and hand-harvested organic tea- red raspberry and mugwort are very popular! Stop by for a freshly steeped sample and don't forget to try the sweet potato bread. Smugtown Mushrooms*- fresh outdoor ecologically grown oyster, lion's mane, and shiitake mushrooms.  Check out her hand-crafted extracts, diy grow kits, and other fungi-related products. Barakah's Beautiful Kreations- Delicious and nutritious bean pies, carrot cake, shea butter, logo tees, and other apparel. Canning with Colette (Your Sister by Nature, LLC)- Home-canned jams and jellies in classic and low-sugar versions, baked goods, canning books, and supplies for beginning and experienced food preservationists alike. Clover Meadow Farm - Farm fresh goat cheese, goat milk, eggs and yogurt, sourdough hand pies, bagels, and more. Cooking and Eating Healthy with Philomina - Your Tuesday night go-to dinner!  Prepared dishes made with love and the freshest ingredients.  Rice and beans, meatballs, chicken, fish, exquisitely seasoned veggies, snacks, drinks, and fresh lemonade. A perennial favorite- healthy food for happy bodies. Westside Coop Booth- Whole and half chickens, eggs, feta, gouda, sharp and mild cheddar, blue cheese, yogurt, plain and lemon dill hummus, tofu, ravioli, gnocchi, maple granola, peanut butter, and other kitchen staples.  Run by our very own Westside Farmers Market volunteers and stocked with YOU in mind.  Don’t see what you need?  Stop by and put in a special request - we’ll see what we can do. Fiddlehead Farm - Honey, handmade soaps, beeswax salves, shampoo bars, laundry soap, crochet washcloths.  Ecologically conscious and economically sound. Florida Nut House- Cinnamon roasted nuts, raw nuts, dried fruit, and an assortment of specialty nuts.  Something for everyone. Freddie's Pizza - Thin crust wood-fired pizzas and slices in a variety of recipes. Classic cheese, pepperoni or try the carbonara or ratatouille pies. Little Garden in the Hood- Beautiful bouquets and arrangements in all sizes from our favorite neighborhood flower garden. Lagoner Farms, Inc.- Fresh fruits: peaches, blueberries, cherries, apples, and more. Locally grown. Frio Pops- Magical frozen treats on a stick, and too many flavors to count. Mark & Amy's Pickles - Rotating variety of creative and classic pickle flavors.  New flavors every other week, so don’t miss out!  Past favorites include ranch, tajin, and spicy buffalo. Moss Fresh Fruits and Vegetables- Homegrown collards, kale, peas, string beans, local peppers, onions, potatoes, squash, sweet potatoes, and much more. Sweet Treats by Mama K- Cookies, guava pastries, macarons, cakes, and other tasty and novel baked goods.  They taste as good as they look! The Cookie Haven- Seasonally themed decorated sugar cookies, jumbo drop cookies, cookie cakes, and Rice Krispie treats (and possibly other sweet treats!) Perfect for gifting. Peace of Grain- Sourdough half and full loaves, focaccias, and baked goods (cookies, bagels, crackers, croutons, rolls, etc).  Be on the lookout for collaborations with other vendors- croutons seasoned with Spice Project blends and baked goods featuring Collete’s incredible jams. Beef and Butter Company- Ribeyes, strip steaks, roasts, ground beef, and more.  Try their compound butters in Sicilian, gorgonzola, garlic, and cinnamon sugar. Want to become a vendor?Click here to see our rules and apply! Family-Friendly Fun   Kids crafting extravaganza! Leave the screens behind for a few minutes and craft with us!  Always free and friendly, our kid’s craft tent is a great way to relax with the neighbors. Next door in our lineup we have the Arnett Public Library, Thanks to these amazing community partners for being a part of our market! So ditch the summer screen time and come shop, create, and play with us!  Community Resources We are thrilled to welcome Aenon Missionary Baptist to the market this week!  Come visit with our wonderful neighbors and learn about their legacy of service, compassion, and faithfulness. Whether you're seeking spiritual nourishment, meaningful connections, or opportunities to make a difference, you'll find a warm welcome and a place to belong at Aenon. Together, let's build a brighter future for generations to come! The Rochester Victory Alliance is an NIH-funded research clinic dedicated to finding a vaccine to prevent HIV. Affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center, RVA has more than three decades of experience working with volunteers in the Rochester community to fight the spread of HIV, and more recently, COVID-19, as well. The University of Rochester's iGEM team is a team of 11 undergraduate students developing a synthetic biology project focused on tackling global issues. In the past, the team has been a vendor at our market and we love having them! They are returning to do a small screen printing demonstration and have a science-based craft activity for kids.  Double your SNAP dollars! Best deal around! DON'T FORGET! New York State has doubled SNAP/EBT dollars at farmers markets! Every two SNAP/EBT dollars a customer spends are matched, effectively doubling your money. How does this work? When you arrive at the Westside Farmers Market, look for our market info tent: it has a big sign that reads “SNAP/EBT Accepted Here.” We will swipe your EBT card and give you SNAP tokens for use at our market in the amount you request. For every two dollars you exchange for tokens, we will supply an equivalent amount in Fresh Connect checks.  Tokens and Fresh Connect checks can be exchanged for any SNAP eligible item such as bread, dairy, produce, meats, fish, eggs and more. More dollars to spend means more local, fresh, filling, and healthy foods for you and your family! Stop by the market info tent for information. Volunteers Needed! Click here to join our incredible market crew. Some of the many tasks to be tackled include:   Booking musicians Planning and supervising kid's tent crafts and games Community outreach Surveying shoppers at the market Writing our newsletter Updating our community cookbook Distributing lawn signs Organizing special event nights and activities, such as cooking demonstrations and raffles Fundraising and securing sponsors  And so much more! Have fun, feel good, and come be a part of the best neighborhood market around!  Copyright © 2024 Westside Farmers Market, All rights reserved.