The Coupeville Farmers Market plans to open this Saturday, April 4 – with changes to answer coronavirus concerns.
**UPDATE – The market opening has been postponed from April 4 to April 18.**
The market will go on.
At least that’s the plan, as the Coupeville Farmers Market announced it intends to open for its 41st season 10 AM Saturday, April 4.
There will be numerous changes, however, as the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement on their Facebook book, market organizers laid out their plan.
“First, please know that the health and well being of everyone in our community is a priority issue for the market as a whole as well as individual vendors,” the statement said.
“We trust you to be aware and work with us as we all seek to stay healthy and local.”
Changes put in place:
*Customers may not enter the market until 10 AM and “we are open” is publicly announced.
*Use one of the three marked entrance/exit points only. There will be a hand cleaning station at each entrance/exit.
*New, unused packaging for all items. No reusable containers or bags.
Customers may not bring/use their own totes, bags, etc.
*There will be a marked grid over the entire site (six-foot squares), as a physical distancing reminder.
*There will be minimal product display. Only the vendor can retrieve secured/protected product when customer makes a purchase.
Customers should point, with absolutely no touching of product(s). And no sampling of any kind.
*Continual sanitizing of surfaces within booths will occur, including after each use for electronic payment devices.
*The picnic tables are off limits – to everyone.
“We will most happily smile and greet you – from the safe physical distance,” organizers wrote. “We encourage you to stroll more slowly through the market (however small), wave and smile at neighbors, friends, and vendors.
“Enjoy the beauty of the site, the view, and all the wonderful folk who call this place home. And thank you – so much – for your love and support!”
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