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Spring Festival and Goochland Farmers Market

Come to Courthouse Village this Saturday, May 2.
The county’s May Fest will be held on the athletic field behind the administration building on Sandy Hook Road from 10 until 4.

There will be something for everyone.

County fire-rescue volunteers will set up their smoke house to give kids an opportunity to use a real fire hose.

If the weather is dry, the Friends of the Goochland Library will hold their annual book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock your bookshelves, save some money and help fund programs and equipment at the Goochland Library. If you don’t have a library card, stop in at the library and sign up.

A car show and Bingo tent are just a few of the other events on tap.

Visit the county website www.co.goochland.va.us for more information.

The Goochland Farmers Market kicks off its 2009 season on the grounds of Grace Church on River Road West diagonally opposite the Courthouse. Market hours are from 8 to 12 every Saturday through October 31 weather permitting. A Halloween extravaganza is planned for the finale.

Local vendors will offer products grown nearby, crafts and other wonders. Food grown here tastes better and is more nutritious without a long truck ride on the way to your table.

Sponsored by the Center for Rural Culture and considered one of the best farmers markets in Virginia, the GFM provides wholesome food and nurtures the body, soul, intellect, community and local economy. Every week there will be different activities for children as well as entertainment.

A market for locally produced food encourages small niche farms that preserve the rural character that makes Goochland special.


Come to Courthouse Village on Saturday and see what the people of Goochland are all about. It’s a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new.

Both events will happen in light rain, but thunderstorms cancel.

To help the Center for Rural Culture Cultivate Local Roots, a benefit for the Goochland Farmers Market will be held at the Camel at 1621 West Broad Street in Richmond on May 6. The music will start at 5:30 p.m. (The Camel has safe, well-lit parking across the street at Lowe's.)

A great mix of music and bands including Rod and Elana, The Dregs and Broda will combine for memorable evening at one of Richmond's coolest hot spots.

A suggested donation of $10 at the door will benefit the Goochland Farmers Market and help it raise $5,000 to obtain a matching grant.

For additional information, call Lisa Dearden at 804-314-9141.