The Barrington Farmer’s Market is a lot of fun. I went there last Thursday to take pictures, and I ran into several people that I know and made some new friends. Barrington is like that. It still feels like a small town.
The open air market features specialty produce, breads, olive oil, flowers and many more tasty and interesting items. There must have been over twenty types of tomatoes at the tomato stand. The flower stand had gorgeous zinnias. (I can never find zinnias at flower shops.) There was an olive oil tasting booth, which was a big hit. Fresh peaches and corn were for sale. And, there are also some arts and crafts booths.
Being at the Farmer’s Market feels good. You’re out in the sunshine; people are friendly; you encounter delicacies that aren’t available at the grocery store, and everything looks healthy and wholesome.
The Barrington Farmer’s Market takes place every Thursday from 2:00PM until 7:00PM during the summer. It is located at the south corner of Cook Street and Main. It is across from the train station, west of the tracks.
