Just a partial view of the first day Farmer's Market
July 25 was the first day kick off of New Castle's summer venture
" The New Castle Farmers Market "
This summer event has caused excitement and a buzz among the locals. The Market will offering visitors not only fresh home grown produce but a diverse selection of interesting items.
In addition to a outdoor experience of selective shopping, they also will enjoy a renovated downtown New Castle.
The flowering baskets line the streets, the refreshing fountains, the outside concert series and now the
" New Castle Farmer's Market "
A dedicated committee of hard working oganizers have acted on a vision for the city and beleive in their mission statement.
The New Castle Farmers’ Market mission is to provide the
community with a marketplace to shop, a place to gather socially,
to buy locally and support local farmers, and to generate activity
to the downtown area.
We the residents, can thank the following committee
New Castle Farmers’ Market Committee
Mayor – Anthony Mastrangelo
Robert McCracken
Janice Hassen
Janet Falotico
Lorraine Petrus
Andrea Przybylski
Audrey Przybylski
Farmers Markets across the country are very successful. Our local market is at it's grass roots but will continue to grow in popularity and demand. In State College Pa , vendors are on a waiting list for 2 years to be part of the outdoor markets.
In other areas of the country, the vendors wait as long as 3 years to participate and draw hundreds of buyers from around their area.
I will be updating the Farmers Market and it's progress. Contact Audrey Przybylski 724 -654-7457 or 724-654-5593
Still more room for vendors.......Read the rules and Regulations and decide to join what is obviously the beginning of a success for the city, it's vendors and the visitors...Come down and ENJOY
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New Castle Farmers’ Market – 2009
Rules and Regulations
To become a vendor you must apply and be accepted by the New Castle
Farmers’ Market Committee. Applications are available at:
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
138 W. Washington St. New Castle, PA
Ph – 7246545593
Or call 724‐654‐7457 or email Audrey339@aol.com
1. Farmers Market. The Farmers’ Market is the City‐operated market
located on the corner of East Street and E. Washington Street. There
is a committee established to enforce rules and the city’s regulations.
The market master will assist at the market, assign vendor spots and
enforce rules. In no way will the Market occupy sidewalk or street
right‐of‐way.
The Market set‐up hours are from 7 am – 8 am. Market
selling hours are 8 am – noon. It will be held on Saturdays starting
July 25, 2009 – October 31, 2009.
2. Farm or Domestic Products. Included are products that are grown
or produced on farms or in homes or gardens. Produce – Vegetables,
fruit, grains, eggs, plant cuttings, cut flowers, plants seeds and herbs.
Prepared FoodFoods
that are processed in some way by the vendor.
These items are included, but are not limited to cured meats, baked
goods, preserves, home canned products, jams, jellies and cheeses.
Each vendor must comply with all the licensing and registration
requirements. You can contact our region’s Food Sanitarian of
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Mr. Tony Arvelo at 7244431585
or you can access the Department of Agriculture’s website
for rules and regulations at www.agriculture.state.pa.us
3. Handicrafts. Handcrafted products that are made in the home. The
products may be made from manufactured materials provided that
most of the products value results from the crafting of the vendor or
the vendor’s family.
4. Display of Products. Prices of all products must be clearly marked.
All eligible products except fresh produce, handicrafts, flowers,
plants and canned goods shall be wrapped. No selling area will be
permitted to use any fuel burning or electric devices to heat
products, except for coffee/hot water urns when approved by the
Market Master.
5. Vendor Responsibilities. Cooperate with the Market Master
regarding the assignment of space, use of City property, use of
parking spaces, etc. No vendors will offer merchandise for sale
before 8 am. No item(s) may be offered for resale which have/has
been purchased from a commercial wholesaler. Vendors are
responsible for the safety of the products being sold, and shall hold
the City of New Castle harmless from any liability whatsoever that
results from their activities on the Riverwalk area. Products sold are
grown or produced by vendor or members of their household at their
farm, home, or garden.
6. Parking. Farm vendors get preference in parking spots along curbs,
closest to the market so it is easier for them to unload and set up at
the market. Parking is free at downtown meters on Saturdays in
New Castle. Washington Centre is also open for free parking.
Mission Statement
The New Castle Farmers’ Market mission is to provide the
community with a marketplace to shop, a place to gather socially,
to buy locally and support local farmers, and to generate activity
to the downtown area.
New Castle Farmers’ Market CommitteeMayor
– Anthony Mastrangelo
Robert McCracken
Janice Hassen
Janet Falotico
Lorraine Petrus
Andrea Przybylski
Audrey Przybylski
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