What Happened to Brandon's Saturday Market?
The organizer has shut down the website and isn't responding to emails.
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It's a mystery.
Earlier this month, signs proclaimed the coming of Brandon's Saturday Market, a weekly market to be held at the Pole Barn at Winthrop. But after a first event June 2, the market has seemingly disappeared.
Organizer Wilson Almonte, president of Fat Cow Markets, promised a market featuring fresh fruits and vegetables along with herbs, arts and crafts and other homegrown products. He said he had interest from more than 50 vendors.
But after a first event featuring a smattering of the promised vendors, the market has folded and Almonte can't be reached for comment. In addition, he's shut down the website for Brandon's Saturday Market.
Winthrop developer John Sullivan said he isn't sure what happened. He hasn't heard from Almonte.
"It was a great idea," he said. "I think we need a farmer's market and we're so close to the farming community. It just makes sense. But I was a little disappointed. I didn't see a lot of produce being sold at that first Saturday market. I think a successful market should sell mostly produce from farms and have a few crafts and other vendors."
Sullivan said he's open to anyone who wants to host a farmer's market at the Pole Barn. "But it takes a lot of work and I guess we haven't found the right person to organize it."
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Chris Taylor
3:28 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012
Would you be interested in coming to the market? If you're a potential vendor, what do you think?
Vikkie Minton
4:22 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012
I would be very interested in this market. We do laser engraving and cutting and would like to be a possible vendor. I know the summer months (the heat) and with school out it is nearly impossible to get people to attend, vendors and customers alike. When it cools some and/or school starts, We would be very interested in participating. We are a small business doing laser engraving (industrial and personal, custom ....) looking to grow. Check up out on LaserOne on facebook and the RustyAnt on Etsy.
Jessica
8:21 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012
we would love to set up and advertise our mom & pop detailing business as well as our detail products. we are looking for a way to participate more in the community - trying to find a way to branch out from the car show crowd and meet the needs of the regular people. check us out at www.cianfroccadetail.com. we are always hosting events in our community.