Starting Ithactober off with a bang, the Ithaca Farmer's Market is undoubtably the best farmer's market in the country. It's true, I've done scientific studies!
Alright, fine, the scientific studies mostly involve me eating freshly baked cider donuts and hot breakfast burritos, buying armfuls of shiny peppers and eggplants, all while listening to local artists playing original music... so I rest my case.
It. is. beautiful.
Part of what makes the Ithaca Farmer's market so great - aside from its sheer size and amazing community support - is the fact that attending it feels like an event.
You can, of course, just stop by for your weekly food shopping. There's enough fruits and vegetables to stock any fridge drawer, in addition to breads, honey, popcorn, locally raised meat, and more.
But you can go to the Ithaca Farmer's Market... and you can go to the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
Don't just rush past the stands, stop to talk to people. Just last week I bought an aloe plant from a woman who told me all about the care and keeping of the plant, before I'd even made up my mind. A man let us have free samples of his exotic flavored jelly. Local artists sold clothing, photography, jewelry, and crafted pottery. The smell of hot, delicious foods of various ethnic origins floats past your nostrils.
The Ithaca Farmer's Market is something you do not want to miss.
Need a further motivation? Ithaca had a farmer's market before it was cool.
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