Co-op Farmers Market Summer Festival

Celebrate the Summer Season June 13

The Co-op Farmers Market will celebrate the beginning of the summer season with a festival on Sunday, June 13. This family (and pet!) friendly, outdoor event will run from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. In addition to the usual variety of fresh local foods, plants and crafts available at the Co-op Farmers Market, the festival will include live music from local artists, children's activities, a mini petting zoo, food tastings, and more! The focus of this year's summer festival is the local food movement. Several groups will be on hand to discuss the benefits of gardening and eating locally and offer advice on how you can get involved. All activities are open to the public.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Dinner Thyme Personal Chef Service
Chef Lisa will prepare a delicious dish with local ingredients. Dinner Thyme Personal Chef Service offers healthy gourmet for a fast food lifestyle. Visit Dinner Thyme.

Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids
Founder and director, Dr. Thianda Manzara will provide information on how to start a school garden program and teach kids about healthy food choices. Visit Healthy Food for Healthy Kids.

Home Grown Café
Home Grown Cafe will sample one of their delectable menu items prepared with local ingredients. Home Grown Cafe uses many locally sourced foods in their many menu items and has great options for vegetarians and vegans alike. Visit Home Grown Cafe.

Mr. Brady the Face Painter
Mr. Brady will transform your face into a work of art. Visit Mr. Brady the Face Painter.

The New Castle County Master Gardeners
NCC Master Gardeners will answer all of your gardening and composting questions and offer environmentally friendly advice.  Visit NCC Master Gardeners.

Slow Food Brandywine Valley and Slow Food on Campus at the University of Delaware
Representatives of the local Slow Food chapters will promote awareness of the Slow Food movement, answer questions and let you know how to get involved locally. Slow Food on Campus will also sponsor a kid's craft project. Visit Slow Food on Campus.

Stephanie Seay, Upper Chesapeake Dairy Princess
Meet local Dairy Princess, Stephanie Seay and learn about all things dairy. 

MUSIC SCHEDULE:

10:00 am - 10:45 am - Rory Sullivan
Having been called one of the best new artists of 2009, Rory Sullivan is a talented 22-year-old singer/songwriter from Newark, Delaware who is bursting onto the music scene with all the passion and presence of a legend. Even as a young boy, fascinated with the sounds of The Beatles and James Taylor, Rory knew that he was destined to share his story through music. A poet at the core, Sullivan captivates listeners with his soulful lyrics, powerful voice and delicately placed melodies. Listen to Rory Sullivan. 

11:00 am - 11:45 am - Michele McCann
Michele McCann is known for playing the hurdy-gurdy and a variety of instruments in the Folk, Celtic, French and Traditional genres. She performs in the bands Mythica and Slyte of Hand. Listen to Michele McCann with Mythica and Slyte of Hand.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Chapel Street Junction
Chapel Street Junction is a five piece band based in Newark, DE. Instrumentation includes: two guitars, banjo, bass, mandolin and harmonica. Although rooted in Bluegrass, the band has many traditional Country and Irish songs, as well as some Ragtime and cover tunes. Homegrown Cafe and Crerand Ale House are some of the venues were they perform live. It's not uncommon for the band to have occasional guest musicians play with the band or alternate sets. Traditional American music is what they're all about. Listen to Chapel Street Junction

Whimsical Farms mini petting zoo (top) and Mr. Brady the Face Painter (bottom) at the Co-op Farmers Market Fall Festival 2009.