Farmers Market this Saturday

by **Katie Ritchie** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:59 am

This Saturday Argyll Country Market will be holding a Farmers Market in Burnside Square from 10am - 1pm.
We are hoping that this new central location will attract more visitors and so in time we can build up the number of local business enterprises who regularly attend, enabling the market to become a notable monthly event.
This week as well as the usual wide variety of local produce - chicken, venison, beef, lamb, home-baking & seafood, there will be a craft stall, a soup kitchen being run by Carradale Primary School and a cookery demonstration from Caledonian Restuarants.
The previous markets we have held in Burnside Square have always been a great success - attracting a lot of visitors into the centre of town.
The only downside has been that despite notices being put up & local advertising the car park has not been cleared of cars in time. This means we have had to liase with the police to get as many cars cleared as possible to enable stalls to be put up.
We would really appreciate it if local users of this car parking area could ensure the space is left free this Friday night or from early Saturday morning to allow us to set up. We'll be cleared away by 1.30pm.
Campbeltown Farmers Market has always been really well supported by the local residents and it would be great if we could build on that solid base of support to make the market more of an event that more local enterprises & voluntary organisations could benefit from.
If you have any suggestions on how the markets could be improved or if you would like to get involved please let me know.
Many Thanks
Katie Ritchie
Secretary
Argyll Country Market