A formerly overgrown lot in Randle that was said to be a prime location for drug activity has sprouted into a farmers market and a community gathering place thanks to the efforts of Linda Lemco.
Lemco purchased the 4-acre parcel along Highway 131 last year and then spent the Labor Day weekend with friends and family clearing the lot of brush and debris.
On May 5, the market opened to the public, and Lemco believes the operation will continue to grow with the support of the community.
Currently, the market is open Friday through Sunday, with local producers marketing quilts and other fabric items, plant starts, fresh produce and an educational petting zoo with goats. Eventually, Lemco would like to host Saturday night picnics and musical performances.
The market, located at 115 Hampton Road, Randle, is open on Fridays from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information, contact Lemco at 360-520-0237 or visit the Randle’s Farmers Market page on Facebook.
