First Lady of Virginia and Councilman Agelasto to kickoff Byrd House Farmers’ Market Season

Be a local, shop local.

May 5, 2014; 2:54 PM • by Richard Hayes

First Lady of Virginia, Dorothy McAuliffe, will join Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman for the 5th District will be in attendance for the first day of the 8th Season of William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market (980 Idlewood Ave). Opening day will include live music, 22 farmers, food-makers and hand-crafters.

Accompanying Mrs. McAuliffe will be Mr. Chris Blain, the new Virginia Executive Mansion Chef, who will shop for local foods to be used in the mansion’s kitchen.

The William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market is held on Tuesdays, from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m., weekly from May through October.
Image: Byrd House Market Blog