Before my Saturday listing appointments and home showings command my day, I like to take a short drive to one of my favorite places - LaGrange Farmers and Artisan Market. First stop: grab a great cup of coffee from LaGrange Coffee Roasters.
After saying hello to some friends and fellow shoppers, I can't resist stopping at Q & A Sweet Treats. Maybe I'll have a buttermilk scone or a blueberry streusel muffin. It's all good.
As a long-time resident of Oldham County, it really makes me smile to see how Farmers Market has grown - from a few farmers selling vegetables on the corner, to the delightful weekly event it is today. In fact, now called "Farmers and Artisan Market", there's much more to offer now than fresh Kentucky-grown fruits and vegetables. Today the sidewalk fare also includes hand-crocheted hats, home-made soaps, hand crafted wood pieces - all offered by local artisans. I bought a beautiful pair of earrings last Saturday for my granddaughter.
After a hectic week - that for me doesn't end with the weekend - this is my mini-vacation from my real estate life where I can come up and see friends, sample some of the best fresh fruit you can find anywhere, and buy free range chicken and some local honey. And having a local musician set it all to music - well it just doesn' get much better than this!
If I have some extra time I'll stroll on down Main Street and stop in some unique shops and art galleries, maybe stop for lunch with a friend or client at one of many amazing restaurants.
Located at the Courthouse Square in Downtown LaGrange, Kentucky, Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through October 1, 2010.
And yes - A Train Runs Through It !
This is just one of many great events Downtown LaGrange has to offer. Go to Discover Downtown LaGrange to find out more.
Jacki Shafer is a Realtor with The Shafer Team and Keller Williams Realty Louisville East. A long-time resident of Oldham County, Jacki is a Board Member of Discover Downtown LaGrange.
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