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The Soulard Farmer’s Market opened in 1779, and moved to its current location in 1929. The sign sits above the street side entrance to one of the vendor halls. The Market is open Wednesday through Saturday weekly. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
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A man plays his saxophone outside the Soulard Farmer’s Market as patrons and vendors walk past. Each week there are a variety of performers who play outside of the market, adding a soundtrack to the flow of conversations. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
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Patrons of the Soulard Farmer’s Market walk through one of the halls as they browse the booths. This is one of four outdoor wings that can host upwards of 148 booths. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
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A woman works on putting together jewelry for her booth in one of the outdoor wings. This is one of many booths that feature jewelry and handmade trinkets throughout the market. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
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A boy paints at his self-made booth as his guardians work and sell at their own booths. Often times, booths are family owned business with people of multiple generations working them. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
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Haifa, co-owner of Haifa’s Bakery exchanges cash for her baked goods with a customer. In addition to the bakery featuring a variety of baklavas, her family runs a produce booth in the same outdoor wing. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
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Heena Chopra, founder of Maaji’s Street Kitchen, beams as she talks about her business and food, which has an emphasis on non-GMO ingredients and use of no dyes. Maaji’s Street Kitchen also has a storefront located at 3324 N. Lindbergh Boulevard. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
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Fresh eggs glisten with condensation, on display for customers to peruse. They are from one of several booths that sell fresh eggs each week. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
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Various types of honey from several family farms sit behind a honeycomb wire. They are a unique addition to the market, being one of the only booths to offer this product. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
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A patron holds a purchased bouquet of flowers from the Soulard Florist. The only flower stand at the market and positioned at the street side entrance, they are a colorful welcome that provide a peek into the variety the market has to offer. Sept. 30, 2023. (Lauren Tubbe)
