A new angle: HarborWalk rolls out Fish Market on the harbor
The fish will fly at a new market on the docks this weekend.
Beginning Saturday, May 3 and running each Saturday until May 24, HarborWalk Village will showcase the region's local produce farmers, specialty products, seafood, charter fishing fleet, and other community organizations during the market. Market hours are 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will be set up near the charter fishing fleet docks at HarborWalk Village.
Rik Bos, Legendary vice president and point man for the rising HarborWalk Village at the foot of Emerald Grande, said the Fish and Farmers Market is a collaboration of local businesses that are committed to the Destin harbor.
"We believe that it has the ability to enhance our community-driven focus and the importance of the fishing fleet to our commercial livelihood," he said.
Legendary is partnering with the Okaloosa County School District to provide entertainment. Schools will also be participating to raise funds for their various projects and clubs. On Saturday, students and staff from Silver Sands Elementary, Ruckel Middle School and Niceville High School will be on the docks.
This four-week event is the beginning of a series of festive activities along the Destin Harbor and at HarborWalk Village, which is scheduled to begin opening in June 2008.
Destin's charter fishing fleet hopes the idea catches on.
"I think it's a great thing," said Capt. Mike Graef of the Huntress. "Anything to get the people down here ... I'm for it."
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
Off the Vine Produce will feature fresh organic produce, homemade jams and jellies, as well as baked goods and farm fresh eggs. Delivering the best organic fruits and vegetables to your home, and now to the new market on the Destin Harbor is their goal. They hope guests will enjoy eating seasonally and experience the many benefits of truly eating FRESH!
Gaia's Garden ‘n Gallery is an eclectic mix of fantastic and fun items. Gaia's Garden'n Gallery is an Association of Florida Native Nursery and specializes in organic products for home and garden. The Gaia's motto is "helping to make our world less toxic."
Galli Gourmet has perfected the art and brings to his customers a variety of traditional food toppings that can be paired with pastas, fish, chicken, pork or beef. Galli's products include specialty olive oils, hot pepper mixes, and, of course, his famous hot pepper and olive salads.
Destin Ice & Seafood Market & Deli Destin Ice offers the freshest local fish, shrimp, crab and oysters. During the Fish & Farmers Market, Destin Ice will offer many of their prepared seafood salads and dips and boiled seafood including shrimp and crawfish
The Soap Pedaler company was founded in 1999 out of a passion for quality bath products at affordable prices. The Soap Pedaler offers a variety of luxurious handmade soaps, lotions and body scrubs.
Galloway Greens grows local produce in their greenhouse that is certified organic by the Quality Certification Services of Florida. Galloway Greens has been in business for six years and hopes through the market to educate the public on the benefits of buying locally grown produce and eating organic products.
Nouveau Flowers, a tenant of HarborWalk Village, business is creating the perfect ambiance for any event. During the market buckets of fresh flowers will be displayed and their aromas will great guests at the market.
British Peddlar offers an ever growing selection of British teas and foods. They also have a large selection of British confectionery including real Cadburys chocolate.
Kitty Hawk Kites, soon to be a retail operator at HarborWalk Village, will provide kite demonstrations during the market as well as showcase their adventure activities.
The Destin History and Fishing Museum preserves and honors the history of Destin, Florida, the Luckiest Fishing Village in the World. Museum staff will be on hand to share with guests what makes Destin unique.