Jerry Dance - Guest Artist April 18

Jerry Dance is a self taught Artist born and raise in Blackstone Virginia. He enjoys painting Old Time VA Country scenes with a 1940's and early 1950's timeline. Jerry's Grand parents raised Tobacco and Clydesdale horses on their Va farm for over 50 years and the time Jerry spent there every summer since he was only 5 years old had a great influence on his Art and appreciation for old county living beauty . Jerry Dance Art Work is one of a kind and has Won many National and international Art Awards Honors for his Bold impressionism Art Style .Jerry Dance is a Artist that definitely paints from his heart on canvas .

Lovers Retreat has Goat Camembert!

Bobby Wilson manages a herd of goats on the Lovers Retreat farm in Saluda that produces some of the finest Virginia goat cheeses including chevre, herb, garlic/chive, tomato/basil and chipolte. Latest addition to the Lovers Retreat cheese collection is the goat milk Camembert. Check him out in booth #11 on Cross Street and take advantage of his tasty cheese samplings!

April 18th Music by Richard Patureau

Welcome back to Tappahannock Farmers' Market, local singer-songwriter Richard Patureau who is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but lived for many years in Austin Texas. He is a past winner of the Austin Songwriters' Competition, one of the largest songwriting contest in America.  His songs have been recorded by many other artists as well as being featured on the soundtrack to the motion picture "Zephyr". As a performer, Richard has opened for such artists as Marty Stuart, Becky Hobbs and Billy Joe Shaver. His album, recorded a number of years ago, received extensive air play in the state of Texas, as well as most of the Southwest. Richard has been in semi-retirement, from music, for the past few years but still plays on occasion at events such as festivals and songwriter showcases.  His music has a traditional country feel and is flavored by the occasional bluegrass or gospel song.
Always remaining true to his country roots, Richard's performances feature not only his music but also great writers such as Hank Williams and Merle Haggard. Richard lives in Warsaw Virginia.

Market Location Changes in 2015

The expected construction and development of the Courthouse Green has been deferred until 2016. The market will continue using as it always has done Cross Street, Fountain Green and Courthouse Green. Check the  farmers'  market booth  layout map: http://www.tappahannockmarket.com/pdflib/tfm-booth-map.pdf