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Coffee, Art and Local Produce – Our Morning in Downtown Gilbert

October 3, 2015 By Amanda 5 Comments

Gilbert Farmer's Market

My favorite thing to do as a dog mom is get together with my dog mom friends!  I love the fall, winter and spring in Arizona because the weather is nice enough to go on outdoor outings all the time.  Downtown Gilbert is a hot spot in the area with many dog friendly restaurants and a weekly farmer’s market.  I’d say this is one of the many reasons I love Gilbert – it’s incredibly dog friendly.  So today I got together with my girlfriends for coffee, the Gilbert Art Walk and to browse local produce and products at the farmer’s market.

Gilbert Art Walk
My handsome man.

My friends Ashley, Debbie, Katie, Tami, Kerri and I started out by relaxing on the patio at Bergie’s Coffee Roast House.  The weather was perfect (finally) and I shared a blueberry scone with Wynston.  I also drank the most delicious hot apple cider that I’ve ever had in my life.  We all chatted for about an hour and took photos of the dogs before moving on to the Gilbert Art Walk.

Wynston's friends at Bergies this morning, courtesy of Kerri Irwin - find her on Instagram @goose_the_aussie!
Wynston’s friends at Bergies this morning, courtesy of Kerri Irwin on Instagram @goose_the_aussie!
Bergies Coffee
Wynston at Bergies.

Our friend Lisa and her dog Sonic met up with us after coffee as we walked over to the Gilbert Art Walk.  The event happens 2-3 times every month through March.  It features local artists and small businesses.  It was very busy this morning, which was great to see.  Many people had their dogs out as well because the weather was nice!  However, there were a few times I had to pick up Wynston because he was getting overwhelmed and I was afraid of him getting stepped on.

Gilbert Art Walk
Wynston and his friend Chipper looking incredibly handsome!

While strolling along, we came across a booth with dog collars!  There were tons of beautiful fabric collars of all sizes and colors.  The company is called Heidi’s Houndwear and it’s a local small business.  I LOVE supporting small local pet businesses.  I spotted a collar with baseballs on it for Wynston so I had to buy it!  There was a US Army collar as well, but they didn’t have a small and the fabric is discontinued.  That would have been perfect to support my baby brother who’s currently serving over seas.  The baseball collar that I bought in a size small fits very well and the quality is great.  It was $12 which is such a fantastic price, especially considering it’s supporting a small business!  You can custom order leashes as well, so go give Heidi’s Houndwear a Facebook like and check out their Etsy store!

Heidi's Houndwear
The baseball collar I bought from Heidi’s Houndwear.
Heidi's Houndwear
Wynston is looking snazzy!

The Gilbert Art Walk is conveniently located right next to the farmer’s market, so we wandered over there to check out the vendor booths.  They have everything from homemade pickles, veggies, and nuts to dog treats, bundt cakes and pastries!  The Gilbert Farmer’s Market also features live entertainment, food trucks and games for the whole family.  It’s open year round and we can finally start going since it’s getting cooler out!  (Not that 90 degrees is cool, but at least it’s around 70-80 in the morning!)

Gilbert Farmer's Market
Trying to get a group photo when the kids were all tired!

I’m glad that my health is finally improving so I can get up early and go out with my friends.  I feel so incredibly blessed to have such wonderful girlfriends who have amazing dogs.  I am truly grateful for every single one of them.  Today, I’m feeling blessed that Wynston and I were able to spend the morning surrounded by such happiness.

Do you have any local markets that you frequent with your dogs?  I’d love to hear about them!

Filed Under: Dog Friendly, Dog Mom, Events, Pet Parent Tagged With: art, art walk, Bergies, coffee, dog friendly, Dog Mom, farmer's market, Gilbert, produce

Comments

  1. LadyBird says

    October 3, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I enjoyed seeing Wynston in the Target ad that was in my mom’s mailbox this morning. I feel like I know a celebrity!! My favorite is the alien rider – I hope mom gets it for me!

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    • Amanda says

      October 3, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      He was in a Target ad?!?! Can you send me a photo? I haven’t seen it!!!

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      • LadyBird says

        October 3, 2015 at 7:14 pm

        Oh – I’m sorry – it was a PetsMart Ad. Do you still want me to forward the email to you? Sorry to give you misinformation. I get Target emails as well and they are usually pretty slick – so is this PetsMart one and I mixed them up. Still feel like I know a celebrity!! LadyBird

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  2. Heidi Hensel says

    October 7, 2015 at 11:03 am

    Thanks so much for mentioning my Facebook page and Etsy shop. I so appreciate it! And Wynston looks ADORABLE in his new collar! Heidi’s Houndwear will be at the Gilbert Art Walk all season, so drop by again sometime. And…. I’m pretty sure I have a key fob in the US Army fabric you liked so much. I’ll set it aside for you…. no charge. 🙂

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    • Amanda says

      October 7, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      You are so sweet Heidi, thank you! I will definitely be back to visit soon! And I will be thrilled to pick up the Army key fob!

      Reply

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