Newsletter #30, October 16, 2020

October 16, 2020

Sat 8am-1pm / Tues 2pm-6pm suspended
3233 Alpine St, Dexter, MI 48130
(Vol. 1 Issue 30)

Customer Survey: Please fill in a customer survey at this link. Your feedback helps the city and vendors to better connect you to local food and entrepreneurs.

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The Winter Marketplace is on!

    COVID has made everyone's year a little uncertain, I'm sure you'll agree, and the Dexter Winter Marketplace is no different. Anne Young, owner of Owl Hollow Bakery and Dexter Winter Marketplace manager has been hard at work behind the scenes in negotiations and preparations for her season. She is pleased to announce that their opening day will be November 7, 2020! Please expect health precautions to be observed, for announcements and updates you can follow their Facebook and check out their website.
   There are some pretty distinct and important differences between the summer market and winter market besides some of the more obvious. Yes, the market is at a different location: Dexter United Methodist Church at 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter and there is a different market manager, but did you know that it is run and funded by a completely separate (although no doubt familiar) organization? The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation may be a name you have heard before. They are a charitable group that spear-heads farmers markets and other health related initiatives in the 5 Western Washtenaw county towns of Chelsea, Grass Lake, Stockbridge, Manchester and Dexter. Dexter is the one exception because the City of Dexter funds and organizes the summer market.
   As we prepare to change hands, we are excited to help the winter market distribute flyers announcing their market days (every other Saturday) and their vendor application. If you are interested in being a vendor at the winter market you can contact Anne at dexterwintermarket@gmail.com or Dana at farmersmarket@dextermi.gov. Or come see us at the market!

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Farmers markets are an essential part of the food industry and as such, we follow protocols similar to grocery stores:

Please only send one person from your household to shop,
wear a mask
wash your hands at our provided hand washing station (we also have hand sanitizer in the dispensers throughout the market).
please do not linger.

We will be allowing 20 customers into the market at a time, so please come with a patient mind, in case there will be a wait.
We also ask that you shop quickly to make space for the next customer.
The market is fenced and the traffic flow will be one-way running North to South. Please enter at the gate closest to the library and exit toward Main st.
Please only touch what you will buy. Vendors are more than happy to help you choose.

Paper Cup Coffee Co - Isaac brings the freshest, fire-roasted coffee by the cup, whole bean and ground; plus donuts and muffins. Follow his Facebook here. Last day 10/17/20! Stock up! *vendor profile below*

PetzGlitz - Artful Jewelry for Pets. Diana makes cute dog themed greeting cards and pet jewelry. Show your doggo who the bestest boi really is!

Judy Welsh - charming hand cut cards, framed beach glass, driftwood art and notebooks.

Ruhlig's Produce - Janelle comes from the long time Dexter farming family, Ruhlig. After a few years off, she and her partner, Matthew McCalla will be returning to bring cabbage, corn, beans, greens, squash, tomatoes, peppers and more!

BB's Beauty Essentials - Brittney wants to make the world a better place through her craft. She makes body and foot sugar scrubs with a mission of using plant-based, natural ingredients and equity and inclusion for all market customers!

Two Dogs Farms - perennials, annuals, veggie starts, berries, fruit, veggies, maple syrup and jellies and jams from Ray Sowers. And coming soon: Scottish Highlander grass fed Beef!!

My Serenity, Creations by Rachel - lovely bath, body and home goods, soy candles, natural deodorants and bath bars. Follow Rachel on Facebook too!

Hoppy Soaps - Stephanie fills the market with the fresh smells of bar soaps, bath bombs, shower fizzies, deodorant, lip balm, body butter, and herbal sachets. Some of these products are even made from her home-brewed beer! Follow her on Facebook here.

NOKA Homestead - Noelle has a breath taking array of produce. From radishes to greens to potatoes, all grown with respect and care for the earth and its creatures! Follow their Facebook here. Sign up for their newsletter here to hear how they can bring you fresh produce this year!

Owl Hollow Bakery - Anne will have delicious pies, breads, baked goods, granola, Amaizin' popcorn, free range chicken and duck eggs, maple syrup, and pure Greek olive oil.

Jacob's Fresh Farm Shares - chicken eggs, as well as a wide variety of veggies and fruit grown with natural methods from heritage and non-GMO seed. They have several different types of CSAs depending on your family's needs, including boxes that have bakery and coffee items included. Visit his site and get signed up today!

Hives on the Hill Apiary - Jacob also runs a great honey business. Find honey in all sizes of jars, plus he will remove your swarms!

MaryAnn Simpkins - one of our founding members brings produce, baked goods, sewn and crocheted housewares, nuts, soaps, eggs, honey, too much to name! Please keep an eye here for her earliest harvests, there will be lettuce soon!

Ski's Sausage Co - this is Dan's first year, but he's a local from Pinckney! He offers a large variety of sausages; traditional Polish kielbasa and cheddar, jalapeno cheddar and traditional bratwurst.

Beakes Boys Woodwork - custom tables, lazy susans, wood epoxy clocks, live edge epoxy river tables, wood planter garden boxes, cutting boards, wood garden accessories.

Big Sister Little Sister - handmade crochet hats, scarves, toys, and blankets from our market manager, Dana and her sister Beth. She specializes in custom orders and sports color gear! Follow their Facebook here.

Julie's Cookie Art - Julie has hand decorated fall-themed sugar cookies.

Carolyn Ayers - chicken eggs and knit and sewn house goods from right here in Dexter!

Happy Introvert Studio - framed signs, plank signs, seasonal decor, upcycled book art, shelf decor, tiered tray decor and more!

Flightless Bakery & Patisserie - croissants, kouign amann ("the most decadent pastry in Europe" made in northern France), changing seasonal homemade cereals, garlic croutons. Something different at each market!

New Vendors Added Every Week!

Vendor Profile: Paper Cup Coffee Company

Isaac really knows the culture of coffee. Not only can he make a great cup of Joe from his fire roasted coffee, he loves to engage in philosophical conversation on any topic, a beloved pass time of coffee houses since their inception.
He sources his coffee through a non-profit organization called the Radical Coffee Project. Their primary mission is to create micro-financing for the family farms growing in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, a volcanic area that produces high quality coffee beans. Isaac, inspired by campfire coffee, then carefully roasts them in small batches by hand on an open wood fire where they are infused by Black Walnut, Cherry, and Hickory smoke. The result is smooth, complex and never bitter.
This year, Isaac has moved up to offering fresh brewed coffee by the cup at the DFM! Now you can warm up and sample the best coffee in Western Washtenaw! Plus, after some prodding from customers, he has introduced mouth-watering cake donuts in a variety of flavors, really completing his micro-cafe. Die hard fans can grab a cool T-shirt or ceramic mug and show off his hand-drawn logo.
Isaac's last day is tomorrow, Saturday October 17th! You will find him in the last stall on the right, just before you exit, so you can enjoy that hot coffee safely.
Don't fret, though, his coffee is at the tip of your fingers - check out his website or Facebook, make a purchase and find the answer to the question: "why did you name it Paper Cup Coffee Company?"

Upcoming Events

At this time, the DFM has canceled all music and activities. We are following Governor Whitmer's Reopening Plan. We are in Phase 4 which allows crafters to return and our coffee vendor to sell hot coffee by the cup. Still, after purchase, please proceed to a place away from the market to enjoy your food and drink. Please be patient and know that we are working hard to provide free entertainment and educational events to Dexter as soon as is possible. Events will resume when all threat of community spread has been addressed.