08/22/2026
Yesterday’s Powhatan Village Farmers Market turned into something none of us expected.
One minute we were enjoying another Thursday evening at the market, and the next we were trying to hold down tents and protect ourselves and our businesses from incredibly strong winds, rain and hail.
Here at Kinetic Spirit Art, I had to drop my tent and literally hold on while the storm moved through. Some inventory was damaged and lost, and several other vendors had tents and merchandise affected as well. It was scary, chaotic and something I definitely won’t forget.
But what stood out most was our community.
Vendors helped vendors. People opened their vehicles to give others somewhere safe to shelter. Ellie was right there helping wherever she could, and Officer Sullivan went out into that storm to help make sure vendors got to safety.
That is what community looks like.
I’m grateful beyond words that everyone is okay. Merchandise, tents and displays can be replaced. People cannot.
Thank you to everyone who helped, checked on one another and showed exactly why this little market community is so special. ❤️