What's So Special About That Highlands Market?

If you haven't heard of The Highlands Outdoor Farmers' Market we're here to tell you that it is something special.  In the word's of our Apple Box Boutique founder (Leanne), this is why...

The weather yesterday started out cool and wet and not at all inviting.  The people who regularly visit the Highlands Outdoor Farmers' Market come rain or shine, but as the day went on the clouds rolled away and that big blue Alberta sky made an appearance.  It is a moment that always makes me feel like throwing my arms out and spinning around.  It is breathing space, and when the tables went up and those incredible goods were laid out for market-goers, it felt just right to know it was all fresh, all artisan, all handcrafted, and all worth the trip.

While there may not be dozens of vendors, those who sell here are some of the best in the city.  It is friendly, and fun, and has a little bit of everything.  But above all it has heart, and last night I was reminded again of why I love it so much.

Amidst the fabric, face painting and farm goods was a young busker.  His name is Clinton Richardson and to say he is good is an understatement.  At a smaller market there may not be as much money in his guitar case at the end of an evening, but Clinton shows up with a quiet, charming smile and entertains shoppers and vendors with his excellent voice and well-honed skills as a musician.   There is always enthusiastic applause and dollars in return for his efforts, but tonight there was a little extra thrown in.  

Toward the end of the evening, Yvette Cioran, the amazing woman who has committed great time, energy and leadership to the Highlands community and who made the Highlands Outdoor Farmer's Market all that it is, took up a loaf of fresh-baked bread and placed it in Clinton's guitar case.  Moments later, vendors one-by-one made their way over, showing their generosity and appreciation with more and more goods, all of us in attendance applauding as they came.

Maybe I am prone to sentimentality, but that touched me.  And I wasn't surprised... it is just one more example of why I love -- why all of us here love -- this market.  It may not be big in size, but it is incredibly huge in heart.

The Highlands Outdoor Farmers' Market takes place every Thursday evening from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at 65th Street and 112th Avenue throughout the summer, rain or shine.

*Learn more about musician Clinton Richardson

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Apple Box Boutique

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Last Call: Our Fall Sale and Closing Night of The Highlands Outdoor Farmer's Market

It's hard to believe that summer has come and gone.  The first season of the Highlands Outdoor Farmer's Market was a huge success and we are so happy to have had it be a part of our community.

Tonight is the last opportunity to visit the market and purchase fresh, home-baked, organic and free-range produce and goodies! Brittni Carey is the feature musician and for the kids Lady Dolphin is working her magic with facepainting and Pretzel the Balloon Gang is offering up balloon artistry.

Stop in at Apple Box Boutique and shop our extended Fall Sale then mosey across the street to Highlands Outdoor Farmer's Market, open from 7 - 9 PM.

It's the last one for 2012, and it's going to be great!

It's our closing night!  7:00 - 9:00 PM tonight at the Direct-Line Insurance parking lot on 112 Avenue and 65 Street.

N.B.W Greenhouse	AB greenhouse vegetables, pickled eggs & pickled beans
Gypsy Gardens	BC Fruit & Taber Corn
Bonjour Bakery	Edmonton made artisan breads, baguettes & bagels
Arie Jol	Alberta chicken & beef, honey, fresh eggs, peanuts & beef jerky
Lorraine Smith	Pies, squares, kitchen towels, knit items and more
Sugared & Spiced	BEST Cookies EVER and handmade products
Homemade Ukrainian Goodies	Squares, perogies and other Ukrainian goodies
Peace Pilgrim Soaps	Soaps, lip balms and bath bombs
Birds & Bees Organic Winery & Meadery	Organic orchard wines and mead, wine jelly & vinegar.
Kerstin's Chocolates	Reconnected with your love of chocolate
Fast Bagger	An ingenious method of collect and holding debris
Vendor Required	Download the vendor package!
Lady Dolphin	Busker - Facepainting
Pretzel, the Balloon Gang	Busker - Balloon Artistry
Brittni Carey	Buskers - Musician
Community Table	Hope Mission’s - Tegler Youth Centre
Information Table	Vendor Information, Payment & Deposit Return, Lovin' the Market Buttons and League Information & Memberships

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Apple Box Boutique

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