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The Rochester Public Market a Year Round Event

When you think about it, one of the world’s oldest professions is probably farming and the eventual sale of the produce.

Public markets, sometimes referred to as Farmers Markets, continue that profession in today’s modern world. It’s a bazaar, a place of commerce.

But, most importantly, a public market is a place to gather, to communicate and to share in a common goal, to find food for dinner.

The Rochester Public Market is a secret gem.

Three mornings a week, every week of the year, produce growers and retailers offer their goods, in an open-air, covered marketplace.

Understand that in the winter months, selection is reduced to cold storage produce like apples, pears, potatoes, onions, beets and the likes from cellars and various other items from the gardens of the world.

Best of all, prices at the Public Market are fully half to two thirds less than grocery stores.

Selection is always best for the early birds.

On Tuesday, 8 o’clock is a fine time to shop. But be aware that pickings are slim.

Thursday, earlier is better, say 7-ish.

Saturday is busy, very busy, year round.

Vendors are ready to do business around 6 A.M., and by 9 A.M., selection and quality dwindles as the crowds thicken.

The rules are simple, get there early and bring cash, small bills. And, don’t try hard to dicker down prices. These people work hard for their money.

Posted by Floyd at February 27, 2005 05:27 PM