Local Food @ Waynesburg Sheep & Fiber Fest

Black Cat Valley Farm

LFLF picked up 3 different jars of jelly from Black Cat Valley Farm Sunday at the Waynesburg Sheep & Fiber Festival .... black raspberry, red raspberry, & double red raspberry(!).  The farm also handed out recipes that complemented lamb in keeping with the festival theme.

Skocik's Plum Run WInery

Plum Run Winery from Washington County & Thistlethwaite Vineyards were also local vendors at the festival.  Rumor has it that Plum Run had a tomato wine, but I didn't do any wine tasting!

Local Wines

It's been a little while since we've had a post on this blog ..... Based on other activities, we've had to miss several farmers' markets, but we did participate in the Waynesburg Sheep & Fiber Fest  last weekend.  The festival is a supporter of local fiber arts and local agriculture.  Sunny Sprouts Greenhouse from West Newton was at the festival for the 1st time and we also had 2 local wineries, Thistlethwaite Vineyards & Plum Run Winery. Plum Run is know for their selection of fruit wines and they can also be found as a vendor periodically at the Main Street Farmers' Market of Washington, PA .
LFLF did make it to the Beaver Farmers' Market on Saturday, but it was POURING RAIN and it wasn't the best time to take pictures.  FYI, Robin of Ridgemont Farms was there for the first time this season with her wonderful cut flowers!  

Local Food - Local Fiber!

Don't miss a chance to get your fiber fix and taste local lamb at the  Waynesburg Sheep & Fiber Fest on May 15th & 16th.  Lamb samples will be served and area chefs will demonstrate their specialty dishes on both days.  Elysian Fields Farm will provide the lamb for the demos and will also have lamb available for sale at the festival.   If you'd like to support local wineries, Plum Run Winery and Thistlethwaite Vineyards will be showcasing & selling their wines at the festival. 
For a preview of the festival photo contest, stop in at the Pennsylvania Welcome Center on I-79 North and vote on your favorite for the "Peoples' Choice Award"!   The exhibit will be moved to the festival site at the Greene County Fairgrounds for everyone to enjoy.