Farmers' Festival

Saturday, August 11, 2012

The North Market Farmers’ Market was established at the old market in the Quonset Hut in 1979. In 1981 the first celebration of Ohio farmers was held there and twenty years later we still have grand cause to celebrate! Come to the North Market for a Saturday of farm-tastic fun during the 21st Farmers’ Festival on Saturday, August 11th. The annual event held at the prime of the Ohio growing season will highlight bushels of locally grown farm-fresh produce, a Homemade Jam and Jelly Contest, an “Ugly Tomato” Contest, the “You say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to” Chef Challenge, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations and live music.

The North Market Farmers’ Market is one of the oldest and largest in central Ohio, featuring more than 20 farmers offering an array of locally-grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, honey and herbs. Farms scheduled to participate this year include

Participating farms include:

Anderson Orchard, Blossom Acres Produce, Bridgman Farm, Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse, Honeyrun Farm, K & R Garden Fresh Produce, Lucky Cat Bakery and Farm, Ohio Farm Direct, Oink Moo Cluck, Persinger Farm, Quiver Full Family Farm, Rhoads Farm Market, Rock Dove Farm, Somerset Greenhouse, Star Leaf Farm, Summer Thyme Farm, Thomas Family Orchard, Toad Hill Farm, Toby Run Growers, Wayward Seed Farm, Wishwell Farms Produce

Senior coupons and EBT cards accepted for produce.

The North Market Farmers' Festival takes place on Saturday, August 11 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is a free event.

Senior coupons and EBT cards accepted for produce.

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