So, you're driving down Hwy. 12 and you see a cow directing traffic with carrot sticks. Think I'm kidding? Think again! It happens every Thursday come 3 p.m. in Maple Plain, Minnesota. You should come just to see the faces on some of the drivers when they round the corner! Or listen to how many semi drivers honk their horns and wave to our cow.
Actually, you could spend the entire four hours of the market just watching our crazy cow. It makes for great entertainment and lots of laughs. He dances, jumps on stage with the musicians and sings, hugs old and young shoppers, dons Zorro garb and slices vegetables, plays Twister with the kids, poses for pictures, and delights all who meet him. Or, is it a her? Name is Buttercup Brown, so you tell me. Or, better yet, come meet Buttercup at Udder Market Maple Plain and see for yourself!
And, while you are there, pick up fresh produce from Yang Farms and the prettiest bouquet of flowers you will ever want to bring home from W.F. Produce. Grab some Thai stir fry sauce from Wild Tree, herbs from G5 and peppermint from Young Living Oils.
While you shop, you'll have the pleasure of hearing live and FREE MOOsical performance by a variety of performers. For a complete schedule, see www.uddermarket.com.
When you get home, put the flowers in a vase in the middle of the table. Stir fry some chicken in the Thai sauce. Add fresh produce and herbs. Easy, somewhat healthy. Very delicious. Mix the peppermint with water and drink after dinner for fresh breath.
If you want to eat without cooking yourself, head on over to McGarry's Irish Pub where they prepare an Udder Market special each week using our vendors products! Plus, they have a pretty deck and a cold one to enjoy on that deck.
But, before you do, take a peek inside the cutest museum you will ever lay eyes on...the Maple Plain Museum. I dare you to stump Marlys with a question about the area or history of the area that she doesn't know!
I could go on and on with things to do on a Thursday night at Udder Market and in downtown Maple Plain. Look for MOOs on a wine tasting, movie in the park, a beer tasting and more...or get the MOOs delivered right to your e-mailbox by signing up for our MOOsletter at www.uddermarket.com.
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