The weather on Sunday could not have been better—a clear, sunny day that provided the ideal backdrop for Mother’s Day festivities. It also provided an excellent opportunity to purchase a last-minute Mother’s Day gift.
At the Aksarben Village farmers market, neighbors came together not only to shop, but also to connect, celebrate, and enjoy the spring sunshine. Flowers were a popular choice, with many market-goers heading straight to the local flower vendors.
“I can not pass up a good bouquet and these are local farmers, so I would rather buy from a farmers market than any big box retailer,” Shawntrielle Tillmon, the vendor, said.
Shawntrielle Tillmon found this Mother’s Day especially meaningful. She spent it with her best friend, having celebrated her son’s birthday the day before.
We celebrated my son’s birthday yesterday. He is a Mother’s Day baby, so today is all about me—I am going to brunch with my best friend right after I leave here,” Tillmon explained.
Not everyone in the market was shopping for themselves. Other neighbors made a special trip to collect flowers for the women who raised her. Tillmon emphasized that buying from local vendors contributes to the unique feel of Mother’s Day.
The Aksarben Farmers Market is open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October 12.