What you might not have expected from a morning at the market...

Many local residents expect to get some grocery shopping done at the West Chester Growers Market, or find beautiful plants for their gardens. And they know that they'll get to meet the people who grow the food they buy and have a more meaningful, greener consumer experience. But you might not expect some of the other opportunities at the market!

Did you know you can have lunch and take in some music while at the market? A different performer is at the market nearly every week, and a recent performance (seen above) was courtesy of John Scardina and his folk band.

You can certainly make a snack by going around and sampling different unique foods at the market like fresh cheeses and breads. And of course you can make up a yummy lunch for yourself with whatever you buy when you get home. But what if you don't feel like cooking on a lazy Saturday afternoon?

Earth 2 You has tasty gourmet treats made with fresh, local, natural ingredients every week. Their spreads and dips are a popular item to take home, but try having a spinach and mozzarella sandwich or a Portobello ALT - avocado, Boston bibb and alfalfa of course!

And finally, you can always expect something new and different at the market at the charity booth. Different nonprofit organizations set up at the market each week. Recently the HomeAID for Africa group displayed hand died silk items, handbeaded jewelry and adorable totes for carting home your market wares. Find out more at www.homeaidforafrica.org.