The Hancock County Farmers Market is all set up and ready! Lots of farmers with fresh vegetables, farm eggs, handmade desserts and crafts and more. Start your weekend off strolling through our three covered bays! Open from 8-12 noon on Longfellow Road in Bay St. Louis. Check out the market’s Facebook page to get updates all week: https://www.facebook.com/HancockCoFarmersMarket

Also today, it’s Second Saturday PLUS the 13th annual SOUP-ER MUDFEST.

Buy a beautiful bowl made by local artists for $20 (Cash Only) under the tent on Main Street and tour Old Town Businesses to enjoy a tasting of more than 20 soups. This event benefits the Hancock County Food Pantry, Old Town Merchants Association and Hancock County Tourism. 3 to 5 p.m.

The two Hot Spots this Second Saturday are Baytique at 125 Main and Shannon Mullen & Katie’s Jewelry at 112 South Second.

But wait, there’s more!

Today is the grand opening of Maria’s Multi Regional Cuisine, at The Buttercup on Second. Here’s the tasting menu for the evening (4 to 7 p.m.). Some of the menu items will also be for sale – Maria is also participating in Soup’er Mudfest with a delicious batch of Asparagus + Brie Soup.

Come by and meet Chef Maria Vieages!