It was HOT at the Hillcrest Farmers Market Sunday, August 22^nd. To combat the heat and make market-goers a bit more comfortable a cool arts and crafts project was offered at the information booth. Fan making was a big hit with visitors of all ages stopping by to create a fan to try and keep the heat at bay. With three types of fans, glue, markers, and glitter the final creations were not only practical but elaborate.

Upcoming Events:

August 29^th: The Visiting Chef Series returns with Rashida McElve from Edgy Edibles who will create a cool watermelon and cilantro salad. Join us in the heart of the market from 1-2pm to watch her demonstration.

September 5^th: The Hillcrest Farmers Market will celebrate the long weekend with Face Painting by Carlos.

September 12^th: Artist at the Market, Devon Browning, will be creating a live art piece inspired by the market at the information booth from 9am-2pm.

Imaginations always come out in full force at the Hillcrest Farmers Market when arts and crafts are involved! This past Sunday, August 15th, the information booth encouraged visitors to create anything they desired. The day started out with a popsicle-stick plane and ended with coffee-filter butterflies. Monsters, horses, pipe-cleaner flowers, and flies also make appearances as crafts as patrons of all ages paid a visit to the booth.


Upcoming Events:

August 22nd: Arts & crafts at the market. Come and create a cool summer-inspired craft.

August 29th: The Visiting Chef Series returns with Rashida McElve from Edgy Edibles creating a refreshing watermelon and cilantro salad at the heart of the market from 1-2pm.

September 5th: the Hillcrest Farmers Market will celebrate the Labor Day weekend with face painting.

September 12th: Devon Browing will be our next Artist at the Market as she creates a live-art piece from 9am-2pm.

CityFest Celebration at the Hillcrest Farmers Market

With CityFest 2010 taking place later in the day, the Hillcrest Farmers Market had to do something to get in the Spirit of Hillcrest early! On Sunday, August 8^th, the Hillcrest Farmers Market hosted Judah Buxton from Creative Craze Entertainment. Visitors to the farmers market were able to stop by the information booth and receive amazing balloon creations as well as airbrush tattoos. Plenty of patrons headed over to CityFest with wild balloon hats, flying Spidermans, or festive temporary tattoos.

To see more balloon creations from Creative Craze and contact Judah Buxton

please visit his website.

Upcoming Events:

August 22^nd: Arts & crafts at the market. Come and create a summer-inspired craft.

August 29^th: The Visiting Chef Series returns with Rashida McElve from Edgy Edibles creating a refreshing watermelon and cilantro salad.

September 5^th: The Hillcrest Farmers Market will celebrate the Labor Day weekend with face painting.

September 12^th: Devon Browing will be our next Artist at the Market as she creates a live-art piece throughout the market day.

"Don't play with your food" is an adage that we've all heard at the dinner table throughout the years. However, on Sunday, August 1st, the Hillcrest Farmers Market encouraged the practice to take place. Visitors to the information booth used a variety of cut fruits and vegetables to create paint prints. The various textures and shapes of the produce gave way to colorful pieces to artwork.

So, next time you come to the Hillcrest Farmers Market be sure to pick up enough fruits and vegetables to eat AND play with!



Upcoming Events:

August 8th: Join us for magic, balloon animals, and airbrush tattoos to prepare for CityFest later in the day.

August 22nd: Arts & Crafts day at the market is back with another summer inspired craft.

August 29th: The Visiting Chef Series returns with Rashida McElve from Edgy Edibles. Join us in the hear of the market from 1-2pm for a live cooking demonstration of a watermelon and cilantro salad.