Farmers Market Strawberry Festival June 21

Fresh Picked Strawberries, Live Entertainment, Free Admission

MENANDS, NY (06/16/2008)(readMedia)-- It's strawberry season and the Capital District Farmers Market in Menands is celebrating with their Second Annual Strawberry Festival this Saturday, June 21, from 8 AM until 2 PM. This year the festival will feature fresh locally grown strawberries, strawberry shortcake, and FREE chocolate covered strawberries. Local farmers will also be on hand selling fresh produce, flowers and plants, honey, and maple syrup. Crafters will be at the market with handmade local products , there will be cheeses and dips to sample, and you'll even be able to get custom blended teas. Live music will be provided by J. Peter Yakel and Flood Road. The Farmers Market in Menands is located at 381 Broadway. That's route 32, just south of route 378, and just off exit 7 of 787.

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