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The Coral Gables Farmers Market, now in its 15th year, takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, from January 14 through March 25 in front of City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way – just west of the intersection of Miracle Mile and LeJeune Road. Free parking is available at the metered parking spots west of LeJeune Rd.

This European-style green market offers the freshest produce, flowers and plants directly from Florida growers, along with specialty gourmet foods, prepared foods, fresh fish and baked goods. Not to be missed are the free weekly gardening and cooking workshops at 9 and 10 a.m., respectively, and the children''s activities at 11 a.m. The ever-popular Tai Chi classes also make a comeback at 8 a.m., thanks to instructor Al Agon of Perfect Balance.

On March 25, the Farmers Market comes to a close with its traditional Grand Finale Picnic, a culinary treat co-hosted by the American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF). For more information on the 2006 Farmers Market, call the Coral Gables Development Department at 305-460-5311 or send an e-mail message to: market@coralgables.com .

2006 Farmers Market Schedule

Each week, in addition to just-picked produce, baked goods and plants, the Farmers Market At Merrick

Park, located in front of City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, offers free activities for Market shoppers.

At 8:00 a.m., a free class in Tai Chi is offered in the Park.

At 9:00 a.m., a free gardening workshop is conducted by a local expert.

At 10:00 a.m., a master chef from one of Coral Gables' fine restaurants creates a dish for shoppers to

sample.

At 11:00 a.m., there are wonderful children's activities for our younger Market shoppers.

JANUARY

January 14

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Hurricane yard preparation” with Adrian Hunsberger of the

Miami-Dade County Extension Service.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Wolfe''s Wine Shoppe and Giardino Gourmet Salads.

11:00 a.m. Children's Activity hosted by Books & Books - Babar, by Jean de Brunhoff, will visit

the market. Make an elephant puppet.

January 21

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Drought tolerant plants for South Florida” presented by

Cindy David of Blooms & Butterflies.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Tula at The Colonnade Hotel

11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — Crandon Park presents “Touch The Bay” - discover the

different animals that live in Biscayne Bay with this hands-on presentation.

January 28

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop – “Palms” presented by Chris Migliaccio, Prof. of Ecology &

Environmental Science from the Miami-Dade College / Wolfson Campus

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Restaurant St. Michel.

11:00 a.m. Children''s Activity hosted by Books & Books – Meet Corduroy by Don Freeman and

make a fun bear project.

FEBRUARY

February 4

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Starting your raised bed vegetable garden” presented by

Andres Mejides, Organic Horticultural Instructor at MDC.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Cacao Restaurant.

11:00 a.m. Children's Activity - Enjoy scenes from the play "Puss in Boots," presented by Actors'

Playhouse

February 11

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — To be announced

10:00 a.m. “The art of tea” by Théine Salon de Thé

11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — The Coral Gables Youth Center will provide a fun Valentine's

Day activity.

February 18

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Growing a kitchen herb garden” by Wendy Fleming

Saltzburg from Wendy''s Landscaping and Design.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Ortanique on the Mile.

11:00 a.m. Children's Activity hosted by Books & Books - Meet Curious George by H. A. Rey.

Make a Curious George mask.

February 25

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Floral design, garden style” by Kevin Scott from Preston

Scott Design with Flowers.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Chocolate Fashion.

11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — Participate in a hand-on presentation of musical instruments

and hear them played by members of the New World Symphony.

MARCH

March 4

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Make the most of your shady areas” presented by Cindy

David of Blooms & Butterflies.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by the 1200 Courtyard Restaurant at the Biltmore Hotel.

11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — Celebrating Coral Gables History - an age appropriate

explanation of what makes the City Beautiful. Help decorate a cake of the City (and

help eat it too!).

March 11

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — "Soil from the ground up” presented by Andres Mejides,

Organic Horticultural Instructor at MDC.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Caffe Abbracci Restaurant.

11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — “Stop, Drop & Roll program” presented by the Coral Gables

Fire Department. Learn fire safety, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, visit with firefighters

and tour a fire truck.

March 18

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Accent bedding: Adding color and style to your landscape”

presented by Wendy Fleming Saltzburg from Wendy''s Landscaping and Design.

10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Le Provençal Restaurant.

11:00 a.m. Children''s Activity hosted by Books & Books –– Bring your camera and have your

Spring picture taken with Beatrix Potter''s Peter Rabbit & plant a seed.

March 25

8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance.

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Grand Finale Chefs' Picnic hosted by the American Institute of Wine & Food.

South Florida's finest chefs team up with purveyors of fine produce and foods from throughout Florida.

Samplings are at a modest charge and provide a real Taste of Florida. Classic cars will be on display

and children will enjoy a visit with baby farm animals from Little Farm.


11/26/2005: Don't Miss the 2006 Farmers Market. The Coral Gables Farmers Market, now in its 15th year, takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, from January 14 through March 25 in front of City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way – just west of the intersection of Miracle Mile and LeJeune Road. Free parking is available at the metered parking spots west of LeJeune Rd. This European-style green market offers the freshest produce, flowers and plants directly from Florida growers, along with specialty gourmet foods, prepared foods, fresh fish and baked goods. Not to be missed are the free weekly gardening and cooking workshops at 9 and 10 a.m., respectively, and the children''s activities at 11 a.m. The ever-popular Tai Chi classes also make a comeback at 8 a.m., thanks to instructor Al Agon of Perfect Balance. On March 25, the Farmers Market comes to a close with its traditional Grand Finale Picnic, a culinary treat co-hosted by the American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF). For more information on the 2006 Farmers Market, call the Coral Gables Development Department at 305-460-5311 or send an e-mail message to: market@coralgables.com . 2006 Farmers Market Schedule Each week, in addition to just-picked produce, baked goods and plants, the Farmers Market At Merrick Park, located in front of City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, offers free activities for Market shoppers. At 8:00 a.m., a free class in Tai Chi is offered in the Park. At 9:00 a.m., a free gardening workshop is conducted by a local expert. At 10:00 a.m., a master chef from one of Coral Gables' fine restaurants creates a dish for shoppers to sample. At 11:00 a.m., there are wonderful children's activities for our younger Market shoppers. JANUARY January 14 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Hurricane yard preparation” with Adrian Hunsberger of the Miami-Dade County Extension Service. 10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Wolfe''s Wine Shoppe and Giardino Gourmet Salads. 11:00 a.m. Children's Activity hosted by Books & Books - Babar, by Jean de Brunhoff, will visit the market. Make an elephant puppet. January 21 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Drought tolerant plants for South Florida” presented by Cindy David of Blooms & Butterflies. 10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Tula at The Colonnade Hotel 11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — Crandon Park presents “Touch The Bay” - discover the different animals that live in Biscayne Bay with this hands-on presentation. January 28 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop – “Palms” presented by Chris Migliaccio, Prof. of Ecology & Environmental Science from the Miami-Dade College / Wolfson Campus 10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Restaurant St. Michel. 11:00 a.m. Children''s Activity hosted by Books & Books – Meet Corduroy by Don Freeman and make a fun bear project. FEBRUARY February 4 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Starting your raised bed vegetable garden” presented by Andres Mejides, Organic Horticultural Instructor at MDC. 10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Cacao Restaurant. 11:00 a.m. Children's Activity - Enjoy scenes from the play "Puss in Boots," presented by Actors' Playhouse February 11 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — To be announced 10:00 a.m. “The art of tea” by Théine Salon de Thé 11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — The Coral Gables Youth Center will provide a fun Valentine's Day activity. February 18 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Growing a kitchen herb garden” by Wendy Fleming Saltzburg from Wendy''s Landscaping and Design. 10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Ortanique on the Mile. 11:00 a.m. Children's Activity hosted by Books & Books - Meet Curious George by H. A. Rey. Make a Curious George mask. February 25 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Floral design, garden style” by Kevin Scott from Preston Scott Design with Flowers. 10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Chocolate Fashion. 11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — Participate in a hand-on presentation of musical instruments and hear them played by members of the New World Symphony. MARCH March 4 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Make the most of your shady areas” presented by Cindy David of Blooms & Butterflies. 10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by the 1200 Courtyard Restaurant at the Biltmore Hotel. 11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — Celebrating Coral Gables History - an age appropriate explanation of what makes the City Beautiful. Help decorate a cake of the City (and help eat it too!). March 11 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — "Soil from the ground up” presented by Andres Mejides, Organic Horticultural Instructor at MDC. 10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Caffe Abbracci Restaurant. 11:00 a.m. Children's Activity — “Stop, Drop & Roll program” presented by the Coral Gables Fire Department. Learn fire safety, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, visit with firefighters and tour a fire truck. March 18 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 9:00 a.m. Gardening Workshop — “Accent bedding: Adding color and style to your landscape” presented by Wendy Fleming Saltzburg from Wendy''s Landscaping and Design. 10:00 a.m. Cooking Demonstration by Le Provençal Restaurant. 11:00 a.m. Children''s Activity hosted by Books & Books –– Bring your camera and have your Spring picture taken with Beatrix Potter''s Peter Rabbit & plant a seed. March 25 8:00 a.m. “Tai Chi in the Park” with Al Agon from Perfect Balance. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Grand Finale Chefs' Picnic hosted by the American Institute of Wine & Food. South Florida's finest chefs team up with purveyors of fine produce and foods from throughout Florida. Samplings are at a modest charge and provide a real Taste of Florida. Classic cars will be on display and children will enjoy a visit with baby farm animals from Little Farm.