Santa Visits Franklin Farmers Market

local artisan gifts

Locally made artisan gifts

There was a little chill in the air at the Franklin Farmers Market this past Saturday, but it was all good. After all, Christmas is just 17 days away, so a little cold weather was appropriate. It looked like quite a few of you thought so too, as we saw several of Riverbend Nursery’s beautiful Christmas trees strapped to cars and going home with happy people. And quite a few of you were picking out unique gifts from the local artisans at the market too. Gifts that are extra special, because they are handcrafted and created right here in Tennessee.

miniatures by philip

Miniatures by Philip Crews

farm preserves

Local farm preserves from Jones Mill Farm

goat cheese

Locally made goat cheese from Noble Springs

goat milk soap

Goat milk soap from Tottys Bend Soap Farm

Of course, there was plenty of good fresh food from our farmers too, so those of you doing the planning of holiday meals had a good selection of seasonal veggies, meats, dairy and lots of special baked goods too.

bloomsbury farm

Winter CSA and hand made Christmas wreaths

farm fresh eggs

Fresh farm eggs and herbs from Bloomsbury Farm

farm broccoli

Beautiful Broccoli just picked from the farm

local apples

Apples for Kirkview Farm

local made pies

Locally made pies from Dozen

banna nut bread

Fresh baked Banana nut bread from BB’s Gourmet Pretzels

santa franklin farmers Market

Littles ones where happy to see Santa at Market!

To top it all off, a visit by a certain gentleman carrying lots of jingle bells made it official – Christmas is just around the corner!

Santa’s visit to the FFM this past Saturday was a jolly good time for a lot of little kids and some big “kids” too. It was kind of funny because there were many children who were so excited to be talking to Santa that they forgot what they wanted him to bring for Christmas! But Santa was prepared and he gave every boy and girl a little present for the holidays. It was a colorful jingle bell just like the ones the reindeer wear when pulling his sleigh.

local franklin santa

A happy christmas tree meets a jolly Santa

jingle bells santa

Santa brought his jingle bells for all kids

There are only two more Saturdays to shop at the Franklin Farmers Market for the perfect gifts and the best food for holiday meals. Don’t forget, a lot of farmers and bakers at the FFM can take pre-orders for food, so you get exactly what you want for your holiday meals. And several of the artisans do custom work too. Make the holidays extra happy – find what you need to do so at the Franklin Farmers Market!

pumpkin woopie pies

Fresh made pumpkin woopie pies from Norton Family Farm

crepe a diem

Fresh made crepe’s from Crepe A Diem

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