More than 1,600 people enjoyed the Grand Opening Celebration at the market on Saturday, May 30! Marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and some words from our guests, along with great entertainment from the Turkish Teen Dancers and RTOOT (the Really Terrible Orchestra Of the Triangle), it was a gorgeous day to celebrate our community’s new market.
A special note of thanks goes out to speakers Jan Faulkner, mayor of Morrsiville; Tommy Esqueda, Environmental Services Director for Wake County; Brent Henry, County Extension Director; Jennifer Robinson of the Cary Town Council; and Lindy Brown, vice chair of the Wake County Commissioners. Morrisville Mayor Pro Tem Liz Johnson, Cary Councilman Erv Portman, and Leah Goodnight, retail manager of The Umstead Hotel and Spa, and her mother Ann Goodnight, also came out to enjoy the festivities.
Visitors enjoyed a delicious local treat of strawberry gazpacho prepared by Chef Scott Crawford of Herons in The Umstead Hotel & Spa. Ed Witkin of Solar Tech South shared information about solar energy and brought several solar “toys” to market; they were a big hit with the kids! Dr. Jiger Shah of Serene Smiles Dentistry was there to share information with the public about dental health and nutrition.
More than 50 shoppers went home with raffle prizes from our vendors, including everything from gift certificates for a bushel of peaches this summer to fresh seafood to produce to baked goods.
This market is all about bringing fresh, healthy, local ingredients to the community. Thanks to all who came out in support of our local farmers and vendors!
See you at the market next Saturday!
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