Archive for Saturday Market

This weekend we listened to Drummer Will as he performed at the Saturday Market. He was very entertaining and the crowed loved it. I recommend our readers visit the Drummer Will website and listen to his music including original compositions. There are videos on his website as well.
about Drummer Will and his entourage
I took this photo at the Saturday Market in downtown Greenville. There were lots of children in costume and some carving pumpkins. The weather was perfect and everyone was having a great time.
about A jack-o-lantern for Halloween

What I like most about this photo is how the child’s father patiently waits while his daughter carefully picks each peach to fill their basket. This may be a memory the child will retain forever.
about Picking just the right peach
For local readers this photo is an announcement that the peaches are in season and available at the Saturday Market in downtown Greenville. For our international readers … Don’t believe the advertising about the Georgia peach. Many more and Tastier Peach are grown in South Carolina.
about Peaches at the Saturday Market
I heard a story, on A Prairie Home Companion by Garrison Keillor, claiming that corn fresh from the field was better than … well you know what I mean (blush) … Anyway I’m not sure I agree however the corn was very fresh at the Saturday Market in downtown Greenville. Click here for a view of activity at the market … Other cities around the world have shared open air market scenes. Following are a few:
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about Corn fresh from the field at the Saturday Market