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The 17th Street Farmers' Market Opens for the Season
The welcome return of the Thursday and Saturday Markets marks the
reappearance of fresh produce, naturally raised meats, eggs straight
from the hen house, cut flowers, steroid-free grass-fed beef, potted
plants and more than a few familiar faces at the 17th Street
Farmers' Market! At the Thursday Growers' Market's May 3rd Opening from 8:30am-2pm, all your favorite vendors will offer up homegrown,
handmade, and handcrafted local goods. The Saturday Market starting on May 5th
also from 8:30am-2pm presents some of the same great selections as
Thursday, with the welcome addition of more crafts, and collectibles.
The Sunday Open Heirloom from 8:30am-2pm beginning May 6th rounds out a
great weekend by unearthing hidden treasures; furniture, collectible
art, books, vinyl LPs, vintage house wares, and historic photos. All
manner of used and rare gems await you at this coolest of all antique
markets. Please join us in sharing this most treasured of public spaces
in Richmond. The Market is located at 17th
& East Main Streets (Shockoe Bottom) in Richmond's Historic River
District. Admission is free to all Market activities and plenty of free
parking is available in our two lots. RAIN OR SHINE. For more
information call 804-646-0310 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.
Ukrop's Richmond Race Fest Races Back to James Center
Returning again to the downtown streets of Richmond is the Ukrop's
Richmond Race Fest. Now in its third year, the festival has grown to
new dimensions for '07 with the inclusion of the Jimmie Johnson
Foundation and the Richmond Children's Hospital. Cary Street will once
again be packed with show cars, giveaways, live music and more for race
fans to enjoy before the green flag drops at the Richmond International
Raceway.
This year Ukrop's Super Markets is excited to partner with
the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. "We are honored to be the beneficiary of
the 2007 Ukrop's Richmond Race Fest. It is a wonderful opportunity to
spread the word about the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, and to have the
chance to meet the amazing Richmond race fans," said Jimmie Johnson,
co-founder of the Jimmie Johnson Foundation and driver of the #48
Lowe's Chevrolet. Johnson, who was the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion,
went on to add, "The Race Fest is a great event with something for
everyone. Chandra and I are looking forward it."
All race fans, locals and visitors are invited to join Jimmie Johnson
and his NASCAR friends for a fun-filled evening for the whole family.
Best of all, the event is free! The Ukrop's Richmond Race Fest will
take place at James Center at 10th & E. Cary Streets in
downtown Richmond, from 6:30pm-8:30pm on Thursday, May 3rd. For further details on the festival, visit www.ukrops.com.
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05.02.2007
