☀️ How to Survive (and Thrive) at a Summer Farmers Market Without Melting Into a Puddle
Welcome to summer — the season of sunshine, sweat, and standing in line behind someone who brought their entire friend group to buy one tomato. If you’re headed to your local farmers market (and you should be), let’s make sure you do it like a pro — iced coffee in hand, confidence on full blast, and not a single sunburn in sight.
Here’s your no-fluff, fully-caffeinated guide to farmers market success this summer:
☕ 1. Start with Coffee. Always.
Before you even think about squeezing an avocado, find the coffee booth. That’s us, by the way — Snark Roast Coffee, keeping you cool with drinks like Cold, Bitter & Thriving and Sweet, But Unstable. A cold brew in your hand = 10x less likely to lose your cool when someone grabs the last loaf of sourdough.
Bonus tip: Skip the hot latte unless you're chasing a full-body sweat. Cold drinks are your farmers market BFF.
😎 2. Dress Like a Pro (Who Still Has Style)
It’s 9 AM but already feels like noon on Mercury. Keep it light, breathable, and sun-ready. We’re talking linen, oversized sunnies, SPF 50, and maybe even a wide-brimmed hat if you’re feeling mysterious. Just don’t be the one in a hoodie and jeans — we will judge you, lovingly.
🥒 3. Shop Like You Mean It
Get there early for the best picks (we’re talking perfect peaches and the fancy microgreens). But if you roll in late? You might snag end-of-day deals and vendors looking to lighten their load. Either way, don’t forget your reusable bags and a little cash — not everyone takes card.
And pro tip: Coffee in one hand, baguette in the other. That’s a summer vibe.
🔥 4. Hydrate Like You’re Being Paid to
Between the sun, walking, and taste-testing every jam sample, you’ll be parched. Coffee is self-care, but water is survival. We won’t be mad if you fill that Snark Squad tumbler with ice water after your refill — dual-purpose is the name of the game.
📅 5. Catch Snark Roast on the Road
You’ll find us serving sass and caffeine at the East Longmeadow Farmers Market every Saturday, 9AM–1PM, all summer long. Come for the cold brew, stay for the attitude, leave with a donut (or three). We rotate specials and summer drinks, so every week is a little surprise party in a cup.
🧊 Final Thought:
The farmers market is where chaotic wholesome energy meets your weekly serotonin boost. Show up early, caffeinate heavily, and always — ALWAYS — grab the donut first.
P.S. Want the inside scoop on our summer specials and market pop-ups? Join our email list or follow us on Instagram @SnarkRoastCoffee. No spam, just sass.