Well, the sun's not so hot in the sky today, and you know I can see summertime slipping on away.  Join us for Week 16 of the 2020 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market on Wednesday, September 16, 3-7 PM as we finish out the summer season and transition into fall! We have just three more weeks of our market season in Downtown Mount Airy. So come visit us when you can! We're in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy train station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. Convenient parking is available in the upper Bank Parking Lot across Main Street and up in the Municipal Parking Lot off of Park Avenue. What does Autumn bring? Autumn in Maryland brings several varieties Apples (including Caramel Apples!), Asian Pears, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Fall Squash - Acorn, Butternut or Delicata - that when cooked up warm your heart and root vegetables like Radishes, Sweet Potatoes, and Turnips! You'll be seeing more of these in the coming three weeks as we bring our market to a close on September 30th.
VENDORS: The Farmers and Producers at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market who are taking pre-orders for this Wednesday, September 16th, are found below as well as what they are offering this week. Each will have products at the market for sale as well. Please call them directly to pre-order. Remember to pre-order from the vendors below by 6PM this Tuesday, September 15th or stop by the market this Wednesday to pick up your locally grown and produced foods! {Remember: Face coverings/masks must be worn, practice social 6' distancing, no pets, shop quickly, bring a list... click here for a refresher about our safety precautions & rules.}
Take Note! MAMSA also has some stylish T-Shirts for sale commemorating when the Town of Mount Airy, MD was established - in 1894! We're coming out with some cool Mount Airy T-Shirts - stay tuned for more info! Stop by the BIG YELLOW MAMSA Tent to learn more!
 TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP! Sweet Potato Hash - With Fall's cooler weather upon us, brisk mornings and chilly nights, there’s a definite need for hearty, comfort meals that taste as though they took a very long time to cook (but didn’t!). This warming one-dish hash is made in a skillet and brings that comfort to the table from start to finish in under 45 minutes. It’s loaded with heady aromas that come from the smokiness of the link sausage to the sweet potatoes that are slightly caramelized with a roasted flavor. Find the ingredients for this Sweet Potato hash at the market this Wednesday! "Sweet potatoes are sweet, starchy root vegetables that are grown worldwide. They come in a variety of sizes and colors — including orange, white, and purple — and are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Not to mention, they provide a number of health benefits and are easy to add to your diet." Here are 6 surprising health benefits of sweet potatoes from Healthline.com.
 Remember to Make it Memorable on Main! Shop. Dine. Tour & Enjoy!
Try something new while in Mount Airy along Main Street! Visit "The Simpson-Baker-Bowlus Pop Up Park across Main Street behind the Bank Building!" Find time to support a Main Street business when you can. As businesses are starting to open back up, be sure to visit them online or in person. Many are making appointments to accommodate your needs. A list of Main Street merchants can be found on the Mount Airy Main Street Association's Website. The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy, and made possible in part by the generosity of our Sponsors and Partners: Browning Reagle Insurance, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates, Vapor Emporium, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, and SuperFoods Cafe & Market . The NEW Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market - C.S.A. Edition 2020 - redesigned for the changing times - runs on Wednesdays, June 3-September 30, 2020, 3 - 7 p.m. It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook.
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