SOUTH OF THE JAMES MARKET
Forest Hill Park
New Kent Road and 42nd Street
Pavilion Area of Forest Hill Park
Saturdays, May through November
8:00 am to Noon
Survey Taken May 6, 2010: In just three years, the South of the James Market at Forest Hill Park has become a major regional attraction according to a survey performed Saturday at the market.
The survey indicated than more than 1,500 customers visited the market, representing more than 30 zip codes. Visitors reported zip codes from as far away as Newport News. The bulk of the market-goers (37%) came from the 23225 zip code, representing the immediate neighborhood, but 20% of the customers surveyed came from outside the City of Richmond zip code list. Every zip code in the city was represented.
The market continues to be an important economic resource as well, with more than 75 vendors regularly at the market on Saturday mornings from 8:00 to noon. In addition to regular over the counter sales, a number of community supported agriculture outlets (CSA) are also using the market as a delivery point to subscribers.
Vendors at the market come from as far away as Westmoreland County of the Northern Neck to Prince Edward County near Farmville. Vendors are selling goods as disparate as organic fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs and poultry, artisan breads and cheeses, handmade crafts and pottery, and locally roasted coffee.
For the third year, the Market is paid for by Council Member Kathy Graziano and the vendors fees. The Market is managed by the Market Umbrella, and the market location is rented from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
Contact Karen Atkinson, Market Manager, if you have suggestions for the Market.
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