Phillipsburg Farmers Market Hosts First Pet Parade

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – On May 19, 2024, the Phillipsburg Farmers Market brought locals and visitors to Shappell Park for the Weekly Farmers Market with its inaugural pet parade.

The event, starting at 11:00 AM, lined up the pets and owners for a procession of 23+ pets accompanied by their proud owners and a spirited small band of volunteers leading the way.

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Judged by Kelly Bray, of McWane Ductile, Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. and Councilman Keith Kennedy, the pets and owners were all introduced at the market. From the Pink Ladies, to Miss Beauty, a Cowboy and some pets just joining in for the fun, the parade showcased a variety of dogs. Pets and their owners strutted through the park, their enthusiasm matched only by the wagging tails and a few barks that filled the air.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, four prizes were awarded to the standout participants:

1. 1 ^st Prize : CiCi was a big hit! The Saint Bernard and owner Ryan had all the accessories to show off pride of ownership.
2. 2 ^nd Prize : Pink Ladies in the house! Carly and her owner, Kim Derstine showed the pink ladies are still a fan favorite.
3. 3rd Prize : Miss Beauty herself, Emiko, walked by Rachel George of the Styling Pooch had colored poms, bedazzling and was looking her best!
4. Honorable Mention : Winston, ready to say go Yanks bring the sports vibe, was certainly a favorite for New York Yankee fans.

The vendors featured this week included:

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Common Sense for Animals – Puppies and Kittens for Adoption!

Old School Bladers – Free skate class on request

The Styling Pooch Pet Services & Supplies LLC – Pet services information

Mamma_bear_cards – Handmade greeting cards

Seneca Shimmer - Fairy Hair

AR Tree – Flowers and other natural decor

Autumn Delights – Baked goods

The Bloomin' Cottage – Resin decor

Chartier Farms – Fresh or frozen chicken, eggs

Clean Green Growers – Certified organic microgreens, salad mixes, herbs, plant starts

Flour to Fork - Sourdough bread: classic, caramelized onion & thyme, roasted garlic & rosemary, olive, cranberry walnut, plus sourdough choc chip or caramel cookies.

Little Dipper Bee – Honey, wax candles

Mona's Bakery – Macarons, sweet breads, cookies, plus coffee, iced cappuccino and espresso from @Seth & Co

Nishi’s Vegan Creations – Vegan baked goods

Paige’s Resin Art and more – Safety lanyards, wristlets, wax melts

Soul Mama’s Wings – BBQ chicken wings, pulled pork, coleslaw, rice and beans, pasta salad, plus drinks, choc covered pretzels and popcorn

Springhouse Beef – Frozen grass-fed beef

Two Brothers Nut Butters – Gourmet flavored peanut butter & nut mix

Two Pups Barkery – Pet treats

Unionville Vineyards – Bottled wine

Urban Jungle Plants – House plants

Wildspawn Mushrooms – Fresh and dried

The Phillipsburg Farmers Market is a proud producer-only market featuring fresh, high-quality produce, meats, and items grown or produced locally market operates every Sunday, 10am - 2pm at Shappell Park, 353 S Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ, and is held rain or shine, except extreme weather. Visit their social media page for cancelations and updates.

The South Main St. Alliance is a community and cross-sector-led effort focused primarily on business development, promotions, events, and design at South Main St. Phillipsburg.

The parade showed the companionship pets bring to their owners' lives and how the market continues to grow, adding foot traffic to Phillipsburg. The weekly farmers market, with a pet-friendly atmosphere and street fair vibe, continues to develop and accept new vendors. Contact Liz Wyant at events@phillipsburgnj.org for more information or to become a vendor.

Pets, plants, and foods in your hometown. Stop by next week’s market and Shop Here .

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