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Beer history authors at Lewes farmers market Sept. 28

September 25, 2019

The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at George H.P. Smith Park for the last time before changing hours to 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and moving to the Shields Elementary School parking lot Saturday, Oct. 5. Parking is at Shields and Lewes School parking lots, just off the corner of Savannah Road and Sussex Drive.

Market customers will find pumpkins, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, sweet potatoes, mesclun salad mixes, arugula, cabbage, winter squash, apples, apple butter, apple jelly, pure apple cider and apple-cider doughnuts, all freshly made and picked for the fall market. There also will be pasture-raised chicken, lamb, beef, pork, eggs, yogurt, butter, pies, fall soups, fresh-baked breads, pies, jellies, jams, breakfast muffins and scones, and much more.

At 10 a.m. in the demo tent, there will be a special presentation by Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall, authors of “A Natural History of Beer.” The book outlines the progression of brewing from ancient Mesopotamian fermentation practices to the resurgent American craft brewery, and many fascinating stops in between. They’ll sign copies of their books, which make special gifts for beer-loving friends and family. The authors also will be presenting at the Third Annual History Book Festival at 3 p.m. at the Lewes library.

The market continues its SNAP (EBT Food Stamps) program. To help lower economic barriers to local, healthy food, the HLFM matches up to $20 each participant each week with HLFM Bonus Bucks. SNAP participants can come to the SNAP tent to pick up the bonus $20 in tokens to use at the market. WIC and SFMNP coupons are also accepted at the market.

The market provides a Veggie Valet service to help customers carry bags and melons to their cars. This service is located at the HLFM Information Tent. In case of inclement weather, the market will move to Shields Elementary School parking lot.

For more information, go to www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org or call 302-644-1436.

 

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