Shoppin' away in Vega-meat-aville

Jul 1

Business was bustling at City Park in The Dalles this morning as the Farmers’ Market brought local shoppers in droves.

By Tom Peterson

The Dalles, July 1, 2023 - Early bird gets the rainbow chard.

The Dalles Farmers’Shoppin' away in Vega-meat-aville Market was abuzz this morning at 9:30 a.m. as vendors stacked tables with fresh vegetables, meat choices and lots of art.

The Market is located at City Park at 5th and Union streets and runs until 1 p.m. today, July 1.
Ted Horowitz put the score to the event on his keyboard knocking out a little Waistin’ Away in Margaritaville. by Jimmy Buffet.

Perfect vibe on a perfect scene.

Locals met friends and neighbors and stocked up on their day off and supported farmers making sure locals are fueling up on delicious nutritious and ambitious delectables grown in the region.

Bringing in the bounty - Terrus Pimley and Dawna Pruit of The Dalles filled their reusable bags with some awesome selections including duck eggs, sourdough bread, salmon berries and rainbow chard. Terrus said they were headed to the Living Springs next to procure some lamb and other meats. We’re down with that you grillin’ gourmand!

Ted Horowitz puts an upbeat score to today’s Farmers’ Market in The Dalles. Thanks Ted! Your muse inspired our headline.

SNAP users get a great deal

“You can double up Food Bucks and Market Match at The Dalles Farmers’ Market: we will match your SNAP/EBT dollars up to $30,” according to their website. “That means when you run your EBT card for at least $20 at the Manager booth you will receive $20 in SNAP tokens, plus $20 in Double Up Food Bucks and $10 in Market Match tokens. Buy $50 of groceries for the price of $20! Double Up Food Bucks can purchase fresh, frozen, or dried fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, beans, nuts, and edible plant starts without added salts, sugars, or oils. Market Match tokens are used for SNAP-eligible foods.”