RivahFest Farmer's Market & Merchant's Row
Saturday, June 21 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Farmer’s Market and Merchant’s Row will show RivahFest visitors what’s great about our community,” said area chair Kathy Kirila. “It’s a showcase for local growers, non-profit organizations, businesses and professionals.”
Displays at the market include tractors and mowers from Haynes and Miller Outdoors; demonstrations by the Virginia Department of Forestry and Greyhound Pets of America; plus vendors selling baked goods, herbs and plants, pet treats and supplies, and honey. Co-chair Len Stewart hope to secure additional purveyors of fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants by the end of the month, and encourage farmers and growers to participate.New this year, Merchant’s Row is a special section for businesses and non-profits that do not fall into the Arts and Antiques or Farmer’s Market categories. Shoppers will find sunrooms, banking, women’s clothing, “Pampered Chef” kitchenware, broadband Internet and massage therapy services on display. In addition, there will be informational tables from local political parties, “The Haven” Women’s Shelter and Habitat for Humanity, plus a canine demonstration by the Haynesville Correctional Center.
“Merchant’s Row is an easy and inexpensive way to raise the visibility of your business and generate follow-up calls,” said Kirila, “It’s particularly suitable for those who offer personal-sales products like cosmetics, and services like real estate or insurance.”
Farmer’s Market and Merchant’s Row information and vendor applications are available by calling Kathy Kirila at 804-443-2661 or downloading these documents:
| Farmers Market / Merchant's Row Agreement |
 152 KB |
Farmers Market Demonstrator Agreement |
138 KB |
Tractors/Combines (Rappahannock Tractor)
Mower/ATVs (Haynes & Miller Outdoors)
Three Rivers Soil & Water Conservation
Essex County 4-H
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
VA Department of Forestry
Greyhound Pets of America
FOR SALELocally produced honey
Southern Living at Home
Peanut butter & nuts
Bicycle accessories, etc.
Sportsman magazines
Bake Sale Items
(local church & non-profit org.)
Mini Remote Control Cars
SERVICES and ACTIVITIES
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Hair Wraps
Temporary Tattoos
Reading Tests for Preschools
FARMERS MARKET
| All American Nut Roasters | Nuts |
| Commonwealth Florist | Fresh Flowers, Gifts, Jewelry, Silks, Flags |
| Courtney's | Jewelry,purses,gourmet mixes, candles |
| Gypsy Hill | Dry meat rubs, dip mixes,salsa mixes |
| Haley's Honey | Honey |
| Indian Rivers Human Society | pet related products |
| Mrs. K's Cottage | womens & childrens jumpers & quilted items |
| Olde Va Dip Co. | Gourmet mixes, crocks |
| Pampered Chef | pampered chef products |
| Romero, Angela | handbags, luggage, jewelry |
| Tappahannock Utd Methodist | baked goods, plants, water |
| Tastefully Simple | Pre-packaged food |
| The Kothz Patch | handbags, flip flops, jewelry |
| The Pirates Chest | Home décor w/nautical theme, wind chimes |
| Uniquely Virginia | blue crab items/limeades |
| Virginia Tractor & Equipment | tractors & mowers |
| Wissie Cakes | cakes, cookies |
MERCHANT'S ROW EXHIBITORS
| American H20 Technologies | Promote business |
| Apex Building Systems | promoting business-metal buildings |
| Avon | Avon products |
| Aylett Country Day School | Distribute Literature on ACD |
| Bon Secors Mem Regl Med Ctr | Blood Pressure Screening, information |
| Center Cross Church of God | purses |
| Charles H Smith | Petition for Prayers in schools |
| Cookie Lee Jewelry | Jewelry |
| Creations Unique | Musical bears,handbags, jewelry |
| Demba Diagana | Sun Glasses, Hats, Belts, T-Shirts, Watches |
| Discovery Toys | Toys |
| Dominion Women's Health | promoting business |
| Esquire Services Inc. | promoting business |
| Essex Co Countryside Alliance | info on Land conservation |
| Essex Co Democratic Party | Democratic party information |
| Essex Co. Republican Party | Distribute Literature/bumper stickers |
| Essex County Museum/ His.Soc. | Historical Books, Fine Gifts, T-shirts, Hats |
| Essex Dixie Rifles | Civil War Heritage Memorabila |
| EVB Eastern VA Bank Shares | Platinum Sponsor Bank Brochures |
| Finn Enterprise | solar light stands,key chains,t-shirts,aprons |
| Get Creative | Embroidered & Screen Printed Apparel & Gifts |
| Hair by Sarah | Hair by Sarah |
| Home Interiors | candles, |
| Interiors by Decorating Den | Interior Decorating |
| Lois Ward | Promoting Tappk Main Street program |
| Martin Greenbaum | Childrens toys, american flags, caps,balls |
| Mary Kay Cosmetics | skin care |
| Movie Gallery | Movie Gallery |
| NN Detachment Marine Corps | Display Marine memorabilia & recruiting |
| Northern Neck State Bank | Northern Neck State Bank information |
| Perfect Image Photography | Portraits, Specialize: Children's Portraits |
| Pet Stop of Va | Pet Fence Systems |
| Precious Purrs & Paws inc. | T-shirts-dog bones-beds-toys |
| RAHEC | Free BP & Glucose screening |
| RAHEC - Hispanic | Free BP & Glucose screening |
| Rappahannock Tractor | small tractors/lawn & garden equipment |
| Rappahannock Wildlife | Rappahannock Wildlife information |
| Rolanda Lewis | handmade jewelry |
| Savannah's Trinkets | silver jewlery, purses, candles |
| Senegence by Smoochez | Cosmetics |
| Small Smiles (Dentist) | Promote healthy teeth |
| Sterling Mortgage | Promote Business |
| Sue's Jewerly Junction | jewerly, scarves |
| Tappahannock SDA Church | Health Booth BP screening, Body Mass Index |
| The Rivah Day Spa | Jewelry, purses |
| Three Rivers Health | Public Health brouchers B/P screening |
| Truck Driver Training-RCC | CDL Training info |
| United Country-Bay River Realty | Promote business |
| Upper Essex Baptist Ch | raise money for Hunters for the Hungry |
| VA One Church One Child | Non-profit child adoption |
| Vaction Village resorts | Promote Williamsburg Plantation Resort |
Web page last updated: March 6, 2008
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