Windmill Market

The weather this weekend was wonderful, so we took advantage of the crisp fall air to head over to Fairhope to check out the new Windmill Market.

Windmill Market is a brand-new farmers market, and it is such a neat place! Renovated from an old car dealership, the market is totally green. The power is supplied by a windmill out front, and there are 2 cisterns that collect rain water to water the garden out front and provide running water for the restrooms. Bo worked with the owners to supply their metal roofing, so we wanted to check out the finished product.

On Saturday, the place was PACKED with people! There were so many booths filled with locally grown produce, delicious-looking baked breads, fresh cut flowers, and more. The craftspeople were featuring lots of unique items, including a guy who was blowing glass right in his booth. He was so fun to watch! Our favorite BBQ joint, Moe's, opened an outpost inside the market, so we couldn't pass it up! Outside in the picnic/play area, a local musician was entertaining the large crowd. Since this was only the market's 2nd weekend in business, we know that they are going to be super-successful!