Let the Zucchini Races Begin!

IT'S THE 2ND ANNUAL ZUCCHINI 500 RACE!

 

 

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... no, it's a zucchini car??  Yes, a car made out of a zucchini!  Kids, young and old - come on out for our 2nd annual Zucchini 500 Race at the Waterloo Farmer's Market!  Last year was a blast and this year will be even better!

 

For just two bucks, kids can select a zucchini, carrot wheels, various fruits and veggies, toothpick axles, and stickers or paint to decorate their cars. Then, race them down our Pinewood Derby-style 18 ft. racetrack! 

 

We'll have prizes for fastest car, most creative, most nutritious, and much more!  Car making begins at 4 p.m. and the Big Race starts at 5:00! 

 

Don't miss the fast and fun race of the veggiemobiles!

 

And, of course, don't forget to shop the market for all of your favorite homegrown fresh fruits and vegetables. 

 

See you at the market!!

Good O' Fashion Fun

Last week's event of the week was "Back in Time With Kids"

There was ...

Ice cream making ...

butter shaking... 

And ...

Lemon squeezing for old-fashioned lemonade making

Then, there was the eating ...

Love that homeade ice cream!

And all that butter shaking was worth it now that it's time to eat it on cheddar biscuits!

And, then there was the farmers market ...

And, don't forget to stop and smell the cauliflower!

See you this Thursday at the market! Don't forget the Carousel is running during the market from 5 to 6 p.m., so bring the kids!

We've Got the Beet

We're full of beans!

Last week at the Waterloo Farmer's Market in the Park, we held our 1st Annual Farmer's Market Cooking Challenge Contest. We had:

A luscious carrot cake ~

 A spectacular patriotic strawberry cheesecake ~

And, a spinach flower pizza (Pizza Fiorentina) ~

Other food items included blueberry almond bars, lasagna, onion pie, breads, nachos and onion pie ~

Beth Crave of Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese was our lovely judge ~

Thanks Beth!

Our Grand Champion winner went to ... (drum roll please)

Mary Harter with her delectable carrot cake in the dessert category. Congratulations to Mary! She won a beautiful purple ribbon and a $25 cash prize.

Reserve champion went to Linda Whitley in the bread category with her tomato basil bread with marscapone cheese!  Linda also wins a pretty ribbon and a $20 cash prize. 

Thank you to all of the contestants who participated and to all of the bidders who bid on the food items after the contest.  Half of the auction proceeds went to the cooks and the other half went to the Carousel fund.  A big thank you, also, to John Spies for doing a wonderful job auctioneering for us!

Even John, the popcorn guy, got in on the action by entering his infamous kettle corn into the Appetizer category.  (He knows how much Beth loves his popcorn!)  You can see how proud he is of his 1st place blue ribbon. Congratulations John!

 HEY -- BIG NEWS!

THE CAROUSEL IS OPEN!

The carousel will be open every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. during the farmer's market, so bring the kids down for fresh, local food and fun!

And, speaking of kids and fun ...

This week at the market:

It's "Back in Time With Kids."  This week at 4 p.m. kids can come down to the market and learn how to make homeade ice cream, lemonade, and butter to put on biscuits.  Kids, don't miss the fun and the educational experience. You will really feel like you're back in time!

Next week at the market: 

It's Chefs at the Market Week - we will have local chefs demonstrate and prepare a delicious dinner for two at the market. Come, watch, and learn how they do it at 5 p.m. and then bid on the dinner to take home at our silent auction. 

See you at the market -- every Thrusday at the Waterloo Firemen's Park from 3 to 7 p.m.

We've got the beet.

Happy Birthday America!

I heart the Waterloo Farmer's Market in the Park.

You've gotta loved this heart-shaped strawberry, but check out those fingernails - you just know you've got the real deal, picked right out of the garden, when you take a look at those fingernails.

 

Last week was our "Happy Birthday America!" week.  We had the ladies from the Waterloo Historical Society dressed up in their finest from the old days.

 

They sold baked goods and they also entertained us at the market with old-tyme music played on the dulce heimer (organ).

 

We also sold strawberry shortcake at 1776 prices - just 10 cents!  Happy Birthday America! 

 

This is Mike Cedarburg, and his beautiful daughter, Talia. They own and operate "Connection Cafe" right outside of Watertown near Farm & Fleet. They sell coffee drinks and smoothies on hot days.  We're so glad they are in Waterloo!

 

 

EXCITING NEWS - THE CAROUSEL IS OPEN!

 

Beginning this week, Waterloo's beautiful antique Carousel will be open during the farmer's market. This week it will be open from 5:00-6:00, so come on down with the kids and take a ride on the Carousel.

 

THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET:  It's the Farmer's Market Cooking Challenge!  Bring your favorite dish using farmer's market ingredients. 

 

Choose from an Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish, Salad, Bread, and Dessert.  The dishes will be judged at 5:00 and then auctioned off by John Spies with half of the proceeds going to the cooks, and the other half going to support the Carousel.  There is a kids category for kids age 12 and under. Local chefs will judge and ribbons will be awarded in each category, with a $25 cash prize going to our grand champion! Don't miss this contest!  BE in it, or BID on the dishes and help us raise even more money to help pay for the restoration of Waterloo's beautiful Carousel!

 

NEXT WEEK'S EVENT: 

 

Next week it's "Back in Time With Kids." We will be going back in time by making homeade ice cream, lemonade and biscuits!  The fun begins at 4:00, so, kids, don't miss it!

 

Remember, the Waterloo Farmer's Market in the Park is held every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Waterloo Fireman's Park. 

 

See you at the market!