We are excited to share that we now have a local source for Wagyu beef! Sweet Bay Wagyu is a veterarn and family owned farm in Suffolk, specializing in traditionally finished fullblooded wagyu beef. It’s prized for its exceptional marbling and tenderness. Stock some in your freezer for special occasions! Attends select dates.
Alli Cook applies her love of sewing and animals in her small business Talli Designs. She makes dog and cat bandanas, as well as bow ties in an array of fun fabrics. From Allie: “I love spreading joy through making the bandanas, and seeing people light up when they see how adorable their pets are with a bandana!” East Beach: Attends select dates. Summer Market, Winter Market & Harvest Market: Attends full time.
The Bakehouse at Chelsea has been serving hand-made artisan pastries to the community since 2014. All of their pastries are made using the highest quality ingredients, time-tested artisanal methods, and made fresh daily. They offer European patisseries and viennoiserie such as Croissants (Rustic, Chocolate, Almond, and Ham & Gruyere), sweet and savory Danish, puff pastries, and a variety of other items such as scones, pop tart style pastries, hand pies, quiche, and Bakehouse originals like their Morning Buns. Open for 10 years in the Chelsea business district of Norfolk, between the docks and West Ghent, and now at the Summer Market at Afterglow on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays May through October. Also now attending select dates at Harvest Market at Oozlefinch!
The Silver Fox is a farm to table style food truck that provides a seasonally changing menu featuring the fresh produce of Hampton Roads! They operate more as a "micro-restaurant" with dishes inspired by different cultures, regions, and reflective of some of the incredible food the New York owners wanted to bring down to Virginia. Menus change frequently to reflect the seasons. Attends select dates.
Ulti-Mutt makes dog toys, collars and leashes. The “Snout Roller” toys are really puzzles you fill with kibble or treats for your dog. They feature many small holes to get your dog’s nose going, but only a couple holes large enough for food and treats to actually fit through. The wide tube with end caps makes cleaning and refilling a breeze. The Ulti-Mutt collars and leashes, made of biothane, are water resistant, odor proof, and washable/bleach-able. Available in multiple colors—you can mix and match or go monochromatic! Attends select dates.
Unkie’s Seasoning is a local firefighter owned and operated seasoning company. Their seasonings and rubs are created and tested in a local firehouse. Whether it’s for everyday cooking or just that weekend cook out, you will enjoy that delicious Firehouse Flavor. They hope you will enjoy these seasonings and rubs as much as their friends and family do. They like to say their wonderful flavors are truly... “From the Firehouse to your House.” Attends select dates.
Up In Smoke takes quality cheeses and smokes them to add unique flavor! They offer three varieties. Enjoy them on their own, as part of an interesting cheese board, or in your favorite recipes. Kevin also sometimes brings some extra surprises for us, like hot peppers from his garden, Virginia pecans covered in milk chocolate and handmade charcuterie boards.
What The Farm is a small family of first generation farmers focusing on regenerative agriculture. The Shepherd family specializes in pastured poultry (chickens and turkeys), pork and lamb. Their farm is in Pungo. They are focusing on the health and vitality of the land through regenerative farming, and their mission is simple: serve the SOIL, serve the ANIMALS, and serve the COMMUNITY. Come see them at the market!
