Historic Lewes Farmers Market
October 9, 2021
9 am – 12 pm
Shields Elementary School
(Savannah Rd. and Sussex Dr.)
Please remember that the Fall HLFM Market at Shields Elementary School opens at 9 am. This Saturday you can find baby arugula, Marvel of Venice beans, sweet potatoes, autumnal wreaths, apple cider and apple cider donuts, kombucha, baby kale, broccoli, cauliflower, autumn squashes, pears, many apple varieties, radishes, green beans, chard, baby bok choy, microgreens, romaine lettuces, red potatoes, garlic, onions, jams, eggs, yogurt, milk, butter, mushrooms, chicken, pork, beef, crabs, oysters, honey, lemongrass, fresh-cut herbs, and much more.
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Ficner Farm
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Mark Your Calendars--Events Scheduled at the Fall Market:
October 16 -- Rehoboth Beach Jazz Fest Performance at the HLFM market featuring Reggie Harris, sax player, and Sam Ricci on keyboard. They are playing 10 am-noon.
October 30—Halloween at the Market. Wear a costume? Have your dog wear a costume? Buy a pumpkin?
November 6—Customer Appreciation Day. Free brownie bites and apple cider + we’re raffling off a GIANT Jade Plant courtesy of Herbs, Spice, Everything Nice. Entries are free, but you need to enter on November 6 at the Market.
November 13—Volunteer Appreciation Day. It takes over 30 volunteers each week to run the actual market. They do traffic control, assist demos, take the gate counts, inform customers on who has what and vendor locations, run the SNAP tent and help folk process their EBT cards and get the $20 HLFM match, set-up and take-down the market, and remove the trash. Behind the scenes all year, volunteers help raise money to keep the non-profit HLFM going, promote SNAP to different communities, recruit chefs and others for the demos, visit farms that want to join the Market, and much, much more. REALLY--without our volunteers we would not have a market in Lewes. We’re going to try and take a large overhead pic of volunteers that day, so if you volunteer, stay tuned for more info on time. We thank you so very much!
November 13 and 20—Food Drive. For many years we have collected food (both perishable and non-perishable) the last two days of the Fall Market. This gives just a little bit more to the food pantries for the season.
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Covid Protocols
We hope you are vaccinated. If not, please wear a mask when you are at the market. Help keep our market safe for everyone!
You can still pre-order from a number of our farmers/producers to guarantee your purchase will be ready for you when you come to the market. See below for information on how to pre-order from each vendor.
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SNAP, WIC, SFMNP—HLFM Matches up to $20 of SNAP Per Market
The Market will continue to match SNAP up to $20 per market, per customer. SNAP and the $20 match is processed at the SNAP tent in the Market. WIC and SFMNP coupons are also welcome at the Market. If you qualify, here is a link to where you can get SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) coupons.
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Epworth Food Pantry-Help Your Favorite Farmers and the Food Pantry
HLFM customers who want to help feed the local community with fresh local food may purchase produce, meats, milk, and other food from growers at the Market to donate to the Epworth Food Pantry program every Saturday. It’s so easy--all you have to do is let the vendor know what you want to donate or give $5, $10, $25 to the vendor and ask them to put together a selection for Epworth. The farmer gets your sale, and the food pantry gets the local food. We thank you for your generosity, and if you have any
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Epworth and HLFM volunteers picking up weekly donated food from the Market.
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Market Volunteers Needed—Can You Help?
Do you come to the Market all the time and wonder what all those folks in green HLFM aprons do? Well, you can find out by volunteering for the non-profit Historic Lewes Farmers Market, almost totally run by volunteers. We still need additional help at the Market through November. There are two shifts for volunteers, so you only have to commit to a two-hour period. If you are interested in working at the SNAP tent, please let us know. To volunteer, please contact us: [email protected].
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Kathy Keller
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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302 Aquaponics
Dover, DE
Lettuces & greens: Amadeus Romaine, Cosbee Romaine, Monte Carlo Romaine, Rex Butter, 3 varieties of Romaine, green oakleaf lettuce, green multi leaf lettuce, Summer Crisp, Red Summer Crisp, kale, Spicy Spring Mix, and basil.
This family-owned and operated Aquaponics greenhouse specializes in growing leafy greens. They have multiple varieties of lettuces, as well as herbs, Tilapia fish, and fresh eggs.
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302 Aquaponics
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Backyard Jams & Jellies
Milton, DE
Preorder by calling: (302) 684-0435 (home) or (302) 249-2135 (cell)
They will have pumpkin apple butter, pumpkin butter, no sugar added apple butter, autumn chutney, fig jam, and spiced cranberries. They will also have their cranberry orange preserves. As always, they will have their award-winning beach plum jelly in various sizes. They will have sweet jams and jellies. Some highlights include cranberry raspberry jam, rhubarb jam and blueberry rhubarb jam. They will also have their wine jellies, hot pepper jellies, and mustard. JELLYfish T-shirts and tank tops are now on sale. Quantities and sizes are limited, so don’t miss them.
If you have empty Backyard Jams jars, please return to them at the Market as there is a shortage of jam jars.
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Backyard Jams and Jellies
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Baywater Farms
Salisbury, MD
Produce: Collard greens, kale, lettuce, microgreens, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, Tatsoi, bok choy, red cabbage, Rainbow chard, Shishito peppers, cherry tomatoes, parsley, basil, and oregano.
Hemp Products: Their hemp products are unique in that the hemp is grown and processed on their farm, so you know where the hemp is actually grown.
1000 mg CBD Oils in 4 flavors Natural, Mint, Orange, and Vanilla
Bath Salts 100 mg CBD 3 flavors
500 MG CBD Oil Lemon flavor
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Baywater Farms
Photo Mary Lu Pool
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Bodine Farms
Hartly, DE
Preorder on www.bodinefarm.com. Bodine Farms is a family owned and operated farm that prides itself in providing the best quality beef and pork products that they can offer. Their animals are 100% humanely raised and their health is a top priority. They offer a wide range of USDA certified beef and pork cuts. They also offer farm fresh eggs.
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Bodine Farms
Photo by Brook Hedge
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Chinky Salt Oyster Company
Chincoteague, VA
Fresh oysters shucked and unshucked from the Chincoteague Bay, clams
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Chinky Salt Oyster
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Davidson’s Exotic Mushroom
Wilmington, DE
Portabella, Shiitake, Cremini, Gray Oyster, King Oyster, Pom Poms, and Maitake mushrooms. They also have several combinations of mushroom mixes. They accept cash or VENMO.com.
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Davidson's Exotic Mushrooms
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Derby Mill Farm
Dover, DE
Flower bouquets: Summer flowers are winding down in the field, but they will still have bouquets for a few more weeks.
Fresh-cut herbs - they will have several varieties of basil, hot and spicy oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, lime balm, lemon verbena, Mexican tarragon, cilantro, and dill.
Autumnal wreaths - made of their dried flowers and botanicals, the wreaths are everlasting if kept out of direct sunlight.
Kitchen culinary ring - made of herbs and dried flowers, it is aromatic and functional.
Pumpkin centerpieces - perfect for the fall table, will last through Thanksgiving.
Lemongrass - small bunches available - perfect for adding to soups and teas and can be used cooked or raw.
This first-generation family farm grows sustainably (no chemicals, pesticides, or tilling) using regenerative agricultural methods.
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Dittmar Family Farms
Felton, DE
Chicken: Whole birds and boneless skinless breasts, wings and leg/thigh quarters, and chicken livers.
Produce: Fennel, kohlrabi, radishes, lettuce varieties, Swiss chard, kale, eggplant, poblano peppers, scallions, and winter squash.
Natural soaps and beauty products: Honey-oat goat milk skin cream and oatmeal lavender goat milk bath bombs. Goat milk and shea butter skin cream available in 4 and 8 oz jars (additives include honey, maple extract and oatmeal).
They are a 1st generation family owned and operated farm specializing in community supported agriculture (CSA) shares and pasture raised chicken. They grow over 70 varieties of unique vegetables, herbs and cut flowers without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Their focus is on regenerative farming practices that work with nature and restore life and nutrition to the soil.
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Dittmar Family Farms
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Earth Harmony Produce
Frankford, DE
Produce & more: Flower bouquets, homemade pesto, mixed varieties of sweet and hot peppers, Tromboncino winter squash, broom corn and other natural autumn decorations, cut basil and other herbs.
All produce, herbs, and flowers grown without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers from organic seed.
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Earth Harmony Produce
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Enoch Farms
Denton, MD
Pre-order: Call or text 302-265-5483 or go online at www.enochfarms.com and indicate at check-out that it is for HLFM pick-up.
Pork cuts: Hot and sweet Italian sausage, jalapeno and cheddar brats. Bone-in and boneless pork chops, ham steaks, ground chorizo, breakfast links, smoked bacon and ground pork.
Sustainably raised – naturally grown, heritage pork.
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Enoch Farms
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Federal Brewing Company
Federalsburg, MD
They will have a variety of freshly bottled, artisanal kombucha sure to please even the pickiest palate. Some fantastic and freshly bottled flavors to look for are Aronia Berry, made with local aronia berries, Elderberry, and Imperial Garden, made with whole leaf, organic, Imperial Yellow tea, ginger, turmeric and cardamom and many more flavors. This holistic health coach formulated small-batch Kombucha is made with organic, premium whole-leaf tea and functional ingredients. It is “delicious by design, nutritious by nature.”
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Federal Brewing
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Ficner Farm
Dover, DE
Sweet corn, broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, collards, beans, sweet potatoes, and zinnia bouquets.
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Ficner Farm
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Fifer Orchards
Camden-Wyoming, DE
Apples--Honeycrisp, Gold Rush, Fuji, Stayman, and Red Delicious. Apple cider and apple cider donuts, Bartlett pears, and honey.
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Fifer Orchards
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Fox Briar Farm
Easton, MD
Produce: Baby arugula, baby kale, French breakfast radishes, watermelon radishes, Marvel of Venice beans, Japanese eggplant, rainbow peppers, Black Futsu and Honeynut squash, cilantro, dill, basil, thyme, oregano, and sage. No-till, regenerative vegetable farm. No artificial pesticides, herbicides or fungicides are used.
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Fox Briar Farm
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Gaia Coffee Co.
Lewes, DE
Preorder online by Wednesday for guaranteed Saturday pick up! Select shipping option “Pick up at Historic Lewes Farmers Market”.
All of their coffees are roasted in small batches right here in Lewes, Delaware. These coffees are currently coming from small farmers in Costa Rica that they have met personally to bridge the gap between the farmer and you. Learn more about their coffees and meet the farmers behind the beans on Gaia’s website or email [email protected] with any questions.
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Herbs, Spice, Everything Nice
Selbyville, DE
Phone: Dave Wiley (908) 578-3159.
All vegetables and plants are USDA Certified Organic
Produce: New this week--watermelon radishes, English cucumbers, and summer squash assortment. Also, Hakurei turnips, French Breakfast and cherry red radishes, slicing tomatoes--red, yellow and black with fantastic flavor, or try the cherry mix in many colors. Also, multi-color picnic peppers, Italian fryer peppers, Poblano, Jalapeno, Habanero, and Ghost hot peppers. They will also have a limited number of Russian Pomegranate trees!
Over 50 varieties of organic herb plants
Plants: They have over 50 varieties of USDA Certified Organic herbs. Lots of plants that make great House Plants include Cardamon Ginger--very fragrant edible indoor shade plant, Spider plants clean the air. Spotted Leopard Lily and Oyster plant in purple/green super easy no fuss Succulent house plant. You can check out their website www.HSENOrganicFarm for more information on the plants or place an order for pick-up at the market to be sure you get your favorites.
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Herbs, Spice, Everything Nice
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Jackie Blues
Greenbackville, VA
Phone: (443) 783-6363
Fourth and fifth generation Commercial Fishermen, offering you the freshest Blue Crabs on the Eastern Shore, from their boat to your table.
Customers report that they have the best crabs at the best price around!
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Jackie Blues
Photo by Brook Hedge
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Kalmar Farm
Harrington, DE
Pre-order by phone or text: (302) 943-8707
Baby lima beans, green beans, sweet potatoes, new potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, kale, squash, and pickling cucumbers.
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Kalmar Farm
Photo by Brook Hedge
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Lavender Fields
Milton, DE
They have hand sanitizer, Doggie Spray for fleas and ticks made of essential oils, lavender lotions, lavender sachets, lavender honey and other products. They also offer “The Soap Fairy” natural handcrafted soaps, bath salts, and lotions. www.lavenderfieldsde.com
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Lavender Fields
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Mandala Pies
Vienna, MD
Pre-orders: Email [email protected] or call Wednesday-Sunday, 11 am-4 pm (443)953-0490, and tell them it is to pick up at either Wednesday or Saturday Historic Lewes Farmers Market.
Mandala Pies is an artisan pie bakery baking sweet and savory “beautiful pies for beautiful people” using a variety of local and organic ingredients. They sell a variety of sizes including by the slice, small and large pies. They are a small family business, woman veteran/mother owned. They’re excited to serve both the HLFM Wednesday and Saturday markets.
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Marsh Creek Cattle & Company
Preston, MD
Eggs. Pasture-raised pork including sage loose sausage, English Banger sausage, spare ribs, pork chops, and scrapple. Pasture-raised hamburger
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Marsh Creek Cattle & Company
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Nice Farms Creamery
American Corner, MD
Pre-order on: https://fs26.formsite.com/EILqh8/jnrqwma7df/index.html
Cream-line milk, chocolate milk, butter, and yogurt from pastured grass-fed dairy cows - free from artificial hormones. Please note, cash only.
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Old World Breads Bakery
Lewes, DE
Old World Breads is an artisan bakery in Lewes, Delaware baking handcrafted breads, pastries, and savory items. Each item is hand formed to create the delicate textures and flavors reminiscent of European breads and pastries.
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Old World Breads
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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The Point Coffee House and Bakery
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, sweet cheese and strawberry point puffs, croissants, blueberry crumb cake, flatbreads, chicken pot pie, pepperoni bread, and much more.
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The Point Coffee House
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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Reid Angus Farm
Frankford, DE
Dry-aged, natural, premium Angus beef–all cuts.
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Stag Run Farm
Georgetown, DE
Produce: White and red sweet potatoes, Valstar, Jonagold, and red and yellow Delicious apple varieties, butternut squash and more
Eggs: Fresh eggs from heritage breed chickens.
Chrissy Bee’s Honey: Honeycomb honey. Butterbean, Dutch clover, wildflower, and pine honey. Bee pollen. Each Saturday, Stag Run Farm is offering market shoppers a honey tasting of their Chrissy Bees Honey. The honey is simply delicious because it contains only pure, raw honey from their Sussex County hives. Completely uncooked and unfiltered, it contains all-natural goodness such as enzymes, amino acids, and pollen to make it a true healthy honey. From hive to bottle, Stag Run Farm treats its bees with care year-round, because happy bees are better for our environment and world!
Craig and Lenore Brady and their children started the farm in 2003. Their family farm continues to grow yearly with new crops and varieties of fruits and vegetables. Their farm is also an apiary, using Italian honeybees to pollinate the orchard and crops, producing Chrissy Bee’s Honey.
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Stag Run Farm
Photo by Mary Lu Pool
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