Feels Like Fall
- Ben Zimmerman
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Sparkling and regular apple cider from Ten Eyck Orchard
Feels Like Fall
Give us crisp mornings, cozy sweaters and all things fall this week as summer seems to be in full retreat.
There's no better sign at market than the annual return of Wetherby Cranberry Co. with this year's crop of fresh Wisconsin cranberries (pictured).
Cabbages, turnips and sweet potatoes fill the tables, just trying to keep up with the abundance of winter squash varieties, growing by the week.
The chilly nights finally harken in the start of soup season, with so many options to try over coming weeks. Whatever ends up in the queue, hopefully one includes some freshly dug Don's Produce potatoes (pictured).
Five precious markets remain to us this season, meaning there's no wasting time when it comes to enjoying your favorites. Make the most of those fresh cheese curds, sweet treats from Honey Bee Bakery and freshly made dolmas from YallaDips.
The waning markets are also a good reminder to start making your "stock up" list for the coming winter. Whether it's a gallon or two of Open Kettle Farms maple syrup or filling the freezer with as much Highland Springs Farm beef as possible.
Cheese lovers rejoice, for B. Kurt Dairy is now offering large bricks of their cheddar (pictured), perfect for getting your cheese fix for months to come.
The countdown is real, so enjoy each market while you can. This weekend may be the last chance for sweet corn and some flowers, depending on the frosts to come. Take in all the colors, flavors and market fun while the crisp days last.
See you at the market!
Ben Zimmerman
Market Manager
As a reminder to everyone, dogs are prohibited within the market area, though we welcome service animals at all times.
Vendor Notices
Noellie's Deli will be absent from the market this Saturday, October 11th.
Daily Vendors for Saturday, October 11th:
Alsum Sweet Corn
Don's Produce
New Life Greens
Steppin' Out Foods
Flyte Family Farms have now finished vending for the 2025 season. They wish to thank all their customers and look forward to seeing everyone again in 2026.
WCM Tote Bags for Sale
New Westside Community Market tote bags are now for sale! Offered in a natural-tone canvas, these spacious bags feature our market bunny logo designed by Snaggle Tooth Arts of Madison for $15 each, cash, check or Venmo (including Tap-to-Pay cards).
Please note not all vendors present every week. Check out our newsletter or website for vendor updates & weekly lineups.
Depending on weather & vendor interest, a post season popup market may be offered on November 8th.
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