LATVIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MARK IS AWARDED FOR: For reviving and maintaining the market traditions.
The market is organised in Straupe, Horse Post. It operates under the brand name Earth Markets, created by a prestigious international association called Slow Food, offering good and clean produce that is grown in good faith, with a view to preserve land sustainability, maintain local skills and traditions. Straupe Horse Post kitchen operates during the farmers’ market, providing delicious meals in Latvian traditions made from local produce.
This market sells produces from local farmers and home manufacturers who offer traditional and seasonal food which they grow and prepare themselves. You can purchase vegetables, fruit, fresh and smoked meat, cheese, bread, country tortes, homemade wine and various household and gardening objects.