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Have you ever wondered how many watermelons you could fit into the trunk of a Ford Focus? Or how about how many bushels of produce could you cram into a Ford Explorer? Now’s the time to find out because the Soulard Farmer’s Market is in full swing with the bounties of the season.
Soulard Farmer’s Market is the last Public Market in the City of St. Louis. The origin was as a public market mapped out by Perre LaClede in 1764. As the City grew, the market split, and Soulard Market was created in 1839 as the South or French Market. The land for it was donated in perpetuity by Julia Soulard in 1838. The first structure was built shortly thereafter and the current structure was built in 1828.
Today it is a large Public Market with an array of vendors, more so from April into the fall. You can find produce, live poultry, pets, art, meat spices, coffee, flowers and many other products.
Shopping at Soulard Farmer's Market is a one of a kind experience that for some can be a little intimidating, but for most a lot of fun. If it’s your first trip to the market you should come down on a Saturday if you can, and walk the entire market.
Soulard Farmer's Market is in the shape of a large "H" so it is easy to just go in a large square pattern and you will see the whole thing. While walking the Market you should make note of not only the prices of the produce but also the quality of the produce. Every stand will have different prices and different quality.
Most stand owners families have been on the market for several generations so getting to know them can sometimes help you when trying to locate hard to get items or even get you a break on price. Every stand at the market is independent of the next, so when purchasing goods be sure to ask how many stalls that particular stand covers.
The Market is open Wednesday through Saturday. It the busiest on Friday and Saturday, when all vendors are open.
The Market adjoins a park and open space and it is used for a variety of neighborhood events and provides a place to play or rest. So head on down to Soulard. Load the family and a picnic lunch in the Ford Escape, or sample the wares of the market vendors.
OPEN YEAR ROUND
Wednesday-Saturday
Hours:
Wednesday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Soulard Market Office: 314-622-4180
Welcome….come in and take a step back in time.
Inside Crown Candy Kitchen you will spot a vintage jukebox, Coca-Cola collectibles and the soda fountain. There are old fashioned booths, fabulous treats and enough nostalgia to make you feel all warm and fuzzy. The only thing missing is the back seat of a Ford Mustang.
Crown Candy Kitchen opened in 1913 and is one of St. Louis’ oldest and most popular son, George, took over the business and built it into the family favorite that it is today. attractions. Harry Karandzieff and his best friend, Pete Jugaloff, brought their confectionary skills from Greece, a long with a dream of providing a friendly family environment as a backdrop for their delicious creations. During the early 50’s Harry’s
Did you know that CCK makes their own chocolate? Whether it’s for a weekly candy run, a stop to find goodies for the Christmas stockings, or a Valentine’s treat for your sweetheart, CCK has been satisfying the sweet tooth of St. Louisans for generations.
Besides the soda fountain and fabulous candy, CCK serves great food for lunch and dinner. Whether you’re in the mood for a thick stacked sandwich, warm satisfying chili, a giant gourmet frank or a salad with soup, CCK is ready to prepare a fresh meal to feed the hungriest appetite.
Be sure to leave room for dessert, because nobody leaves CCK without diving in to one of the world-renowned sweets. Maybe a Butterscotch Malted, a Chocolate Phosphate or a double yummy sundae!
And don’t forget the loved ones. All candy, desserts and souvenirs can be packaged for take-out.
CCK is located on St. Louis Avenue in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood.
Crown Candy Kitchen
1401 St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63106
314-621-9650
I hope you have a large Ford – maybe an Explorer, Expedition or a Flex – because friends, family and neighbors are all going to want to pile in the car and join you in a fabulous, fun visit to Crown Candy Kitchen.
On Memorial Day, the Saint Louis Symphony Volunteer Association presents Gypsy Caravan for the 36th straight year. A city within a city is created for up to 25,000 shoppers eager to find bargains and unique treasures galore when one of the Midwest’s largest antique, craft and flea markets takes place on the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus.
Come to the University campus to join the center of all the activity. Located just off of I-70 and I-170 in north St. Louis County. This annual event has wonderful visibility, ample public parking for the family Ford.
The area will be transformed as vendors display their wares. Because Gypsy Caravan is a
nationally recognized fair, featuring vendors come from a number of states and offer everything from trinkets to treasures, birdhouses to bureaus. It’s an incredible selection of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, fashions, crafts and much more. Something is bound to catch your eye, capture your heart or whet your appetite. Delicious food and beverages are also a part of the event and refresh those who spend part of the holiday with us.
This shopper’s paradise is open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm rain or shine. The proceeds benefit the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony’s education and community programs. These programs reach thousands of young people each year.
From I-70, take Exit 240, and head your Ford South on Florissant Rd.
Parking is available by turning right on to University Place Drive, then left on
Mark Twain Drive and then right on West Drive; or continue south on Florissant
Road, turn west on Bellerive Dr. and at top of hill, turn left into the first parking
garage.
From I-170, take Exit 6, and head your Ford East on Natural Bridge Road for one mile.
Parking is available on both the north and south campuses. Handicap parking will
be available off University Drive.
You probably should clean out the trunk of your Taurus, fold down the seats in the Focus or borrow someone’s Expedition, because you are going to want plenty of available space to load up the treasures you are going to find.
