Participating farms:

Anderson Orchard   I’ll have sunflowers (pollenless), zinnias and mixed bouquets, potatoes, quince, assorted pumpkins and decorative squash, wreaths of wild viniferous vines entwined with bittersweet, sprigs of bittersweet,
papaya plants and apple dumplings made from organic apples.

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have naturally grown beans, candy onions, collard greens, garlic, ground cherries, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, mizuna, mustard greens, okra, peppers, potatoes, radishes and delicious red Russian kale.

Bridgman Farm I’ll have radishes, snap peas and snow peas.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse  We have MUMS in any shade and color you could imagine!

Honeyrun Farm  This week we will have lemon verbena infused honey, chunk honey, comb honey, spring and summer honey, honey stix, handcrafted soap and beeswax candles.

K & R Garden Fresh Produce  We will have winter squash, collards, kale, turnips, tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers.

Ohio Farm Direct  We’ll be bringing our whole milk cheeses including cheddar, mozzarella, baby swiss, pepper jack, garlic and herb, tomato basil pinenut and lemon zest. Plus, blueberry and strawberry drinkable yogurt and soft serve vanilla ice cream.

Oink Moo Cluck Farms  We will be bringing our beef, pork and chicken.

Persinger Farm This week I will have beets, broccoli, cabbage, fall squash, gourds, okra, onions, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, seedless watermelon, tomatoes, zucchini and green beans.

Rhoads Farm Market . With the warm weather things are “hanging on”. We will have tomatoes, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, eggplant, peppers, beets and turnips.�
 

Rock Dove Farm  We should have fennel, scallions, baby leeks, beets, carrots, turnips, radishes, kale, swiss chard, and parsley, sage, basil, mint, lemon mint.

Somerset Greenhouse  I’ll be bringing butternut squash, potatoes, garlic, basil, lots and lots of peppers and lettuce.

Thomas Family Orchard We will have NINETEEN varieties of apples and apple cider!

Toad Hill Farm   I will have arugula, lettuce mix, head lettuce, mustard, Asian stir fry mix, kale, onions, parsley, potatoes (French fingerling, carola and blossom), summer squash and winter squash (acorn, kabocha, butternut, delicata, dumpling, spaghetti ), eggplant, snow peas, Tatsoi, Mizuna, Senposai (all three are mild west Asian greens in the cabbage/bok choi family and can be eaten raw or used in soup or light cooking/brazing) and ornamental corn turnips, possibly some Romano beans left also. Spinach in a few weeks!

Wayward Seed Farm We’ll have certified organic arugula, celery, daikon radishes, sweet potatoes, winter squash, fall greens, herbs, onions, and leeks. Come visit us in our new location at the north end of the pavilion!

Wishwell Farms Produce  We will have broccoli, cauliflower, gourds, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, cabbage, broccoli, green beans, acorn squash, butternut squash, and spaghetti squash. 

LAST Artisan Sunday this weekend!

Participating Artisans:

636 Knits: sweaters, costumes and toys for dogs
adrollbag: fabric, hand dyed, hand woven and leather bags
Beaniestalk: upcycled accessories made of leather, suede and denim
Beau and Pearl: handcrafted jewelry
Black Cat Designs: enamel jewelry, art and items
Black Market: jewelry, fiber art accessories
Carmacazzi: hand-printed eco-conscious apparel for men and women
Columbus Handblown Glass: hand blown glass objects
Corazon y Manos: jewelry, jewelry boxes
Dotdesign: jewelry, accessories, photography
Dragon IKKA: spiritual message jewelry with Japanese characters
element AG: hand fabricated sterling silver jewelry
Glass by Katherine: fused glass and copper jewelry
Green Handle Designs: handcrafted jewelry
Susan Henn: handmade jewelry
J Dixon Enterprises: hand painted leather handbags
Jennifer’s Custom Designs: jewelry, jewelry boxes, home decor
Long Mountain Art: screen printed organic onesies and t-shirts
James Manning: pottery
Megalo Designs: handmade jewelry and accessories
Mister Moss: terrariums
Molly Pocket Bags: handmade tote and messenger bags
Moon Forest Studio: needle felted items and fanciful fairy dolls
Nix Comics: locally created and illustrated graphic books
Pavanne Jewelry: handmade metal adornments and jewelry
Deborah Shaheed: handmade jewelry incorporating semi-precious stones
Silver Twilight Designs: sterling silver jewelry
Sovaka Designs: lampworking beads and jewelry
Umbrella Girl Productions: handmade scarves, sewn stationery, cards, potholders
Vintage Vamp Jewelry: artisan jewelry with a vintage twist
Vivisect Apparel: men’s and women’s hand-printed organic t-shirts, bags and totes
Windy Lane Farm Alpacas: hand-woven and knitted alpaca items and yarn
 

Columbus Marathon on Sunday

The Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon starts near the intersection of Broad and Third Streets in downtown Columbus at 7:30 a.m. this Sunday for walkers and runners. The course will be open until 3:00 p.m. The race route “boxes in” the North Market so  please consult the route map here⇒ to determine the best course of arrival if you are planning on visiting the North Market on Sunday.

Participating farms:

Anderson Orchard   I’ll have Asian pears, baked goods, pollen-free sunflowers, gladiolus, fig plants, papaya plants, tomatoes and zinnias.

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have naturally grown beans, candy onions, garlic, ground cherries, heirloom tomatoes (including the excellent, low acid Aunt Sarah variety), jalapeno peppers, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, okra, peppers, potatoes and radishes.

Bridgman Farm I’ll have delicious cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, onions, peppers, squash and watermelon.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse  Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, MUMS are here and assorted vegetables including beets, eggplant, okra and poblano peppers.

Honeyrun Farm  This week we will have black locust honey, chunk honey, comb honey, quart jars of pollen and summer and fall honey stix.

K & R Garden Fresh Produce We will be bringing cucumbers, eggplant, Malabar spinach, okra, onions, hot and sweet peppers and squash.

Oakvale Farmstead Cheese We will be bringing our family’s Farmstead Gouda washed in Barley’s Russian Stout. 

Ohio Farm Direct  We’ll be bringing our whole milk cheeses including cheddar, mozzarella, baby swiss, pepper jack, garlic and herb, tomato basil pinenut and lemon zest. Plus, blueberry and strawberry drinkable yogurt and soft serve vanilla ice cream.

Oink Moo Cluck Farms  We will be bringing our beef, pork and chicken.

Persinger Farm This week I will have beets, broccoli, cabbage, fall squash, gourds, greens, okra, onions, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, seedless watermelon, tomatoes, zucchini and green beans.

Quiver Full Farm  We plan to bring dried tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, popcorn, granola, pancake mix, chunk honey, honey, whole wheat flour,  farm fresh eggs, cornmeal and pears.

Rhoads Farm Market Seasons are changing and so is our availability. This week we will have tmatoes, watermelon, squash, eggplant, peppers. You are invited to visit www.rhoadsfarminc.com and place any advance orders.

Rock Dove Farm  We should have radishes, basil, parsley and mint.

Shady Brook Farm We will have cabbage, carrots, peppers, tomatoes and baked goods.

Somerset Greenhouse  I’ll be bringing heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, butternut squash, potatoes, garlic, basil, lots and lots of peppers, lettuce and green beans.

Thomas Family Orchard We will have seedless grapes and six varieties of fall apples including Cortland, Jonathan and Macintosh. And the apple cider will be here Saturday!

Toad Hill Farm   I will have arugula, Asian stir fry mix, kale, onions, parsley, potatoes, summer and winter squash  and turnips.

Toby Run Growers  Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms.

Wayward Seed Farm We’ll have herbs, leeks, paste tomatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, celery and peppers.

Columbus Microbrew Festival on Friday & Saturday

Tis time to eat, drink and get merry at the 6th annual Columbus Microbrew Festival!

Participating local microbreweries include: Barley’s Brewing Company, Barley’s Smokehouse & Brewpub, Columbus Brewing Company, Elevator Brewing Company, Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Hoster Brewing Company, Neil House Brewery and Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Representatives from each microbrewery will be on hand to answers questions about their signature drafts. 

Artisan Sunday this weekend

Columbus’ creative class of artisans and crafters converges on the farmers’ market on the first and third Sundays from May through October peddling their handmade wares from 12-5PM. This Sunday enjoy live music by Paul Painter & Mandy Dye from 12-2PM and the sweet sounds of Angela Perley 2-4PM.

For a list of this weekend’s participating artisans, click here⇒ 

SALE! Autumn Menu class on Sunday

SALE! On this Sunday’s (September 18) School of Cooking Class: Autumn dinner for casual entertaining with Sheri Lisak. In the Dispatch Kitchen from 1-3PM.
The menu:
Vegetable soup with butternut squash, white beans, caramelized onions and couscous; mixed greens salad with oranges, dried cranberries, and pecans; chocolate mint brownies.
Only $25 per person! Call 614-463-9664 to register or buy tickets online here⇒

A Note From Dave

Dear North Market Shopper

I read an interesting story the other day about shopping at markets such as ours. The story talked about the consumer’s experience when they shopped at a grocery store versus a public market/farmers market.

Shoppers who shop at their local grocery, it said, are simply attempting to meet a need for food stuffs and products. On the other hand, shoppers who patronize places like North Market “are part of the process.”

What does it all mean? Those who shop at North Market are participating in a community building activity. They are supporting local businesses, they are assisting local economies and they are contributing to a greater good. In a recent survey more than 85% of our shoppers said that shopping at North Market adds value to our community.

Read the rest of Dave’s note online here⇒ 

Farmers’ Market update for August 6

Anderson Orchard   I’ll have sunflowers, gladiolus, fig plants, mixed flowers and bouquets, papaya plants, tomatoes and zinnias.

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have naturally grown cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, pickles, potatoes and squash.

Bridgman Farm I’ll have cherry tomatoes, eggplant, summer squash, cucumbers and peppers.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse  Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and radishes.

Honeyrun Farm  This week we will have black locust honey and summer and fall honey stix.

K & R Garden Fresh Produce We will be bringing basil, cucumbers, eggplant, flowers,  Malabar spinach, okra, onions, hot and sweet peppers and squash.

Oakvale Farmstead Cheese We will be bringing our family’s Farmstead Gouda washed in Barley’s Russian Stout. 

Ohio Farm Direct  We’ll be bringing our whole milk cheeses including cheddar, mozzarella, baby swiss, pepper jack, garlic and herb, tomato basil pinenut and lemon zest. Plus, blueberry and strawberry drinkable yogurt and soft serve vanilla ice cream.

Oink Moo Cluck Farms  We will be bringing our beef, pork and chicken.

Persinger Farm This week I will have beets, broccoli, cabbage, greens, okra, onions, peppers, radishes, tomatoes, zucchini and green beans.

Quiver Full Farm  We plan to bring blackberries, heirloom tomatoes, popcorn, potatoes, granola, pancake mix, honey, whole wheat flour, eggs, and cornmeal.

Rhoads Farm Market We’ll be bringing CANTALOUPE!, blackberries, peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, green beans, eggplant, zucchini and peppers. You are invited to visit www.rhoadsfarminc.com and place any advance orders.

Rock Dove Farm  We should have parsley, beets, radishes, basil, mint, scallions, and baby leeks.

Shady Brook Farm We will have broccoli, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and baked goods.

Somerset Greenhouse  I will have fresh herbs including BASIL, cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, hot peppers, peppers and five types of zucchini. 

Summer Thyme Farm  This Saturday we will be bringing a selection of fresh herbs (BASIL!), potted herb planters, perennial sedums, hens and chicks, succulents, succulent planters and an assortment of fresh annual planters.

Thomas Family Orchard We will have peaches and Gingergold plus four additional varieties of apples.

Toad Hill Farm   I will have lettuce mix, head lettuce, chard, cucumbers, miniature white cucumbers, patty pan squash, summer squash, zucchini, parsley, basil and five varieties of eggplant.

Toby Run Growers  Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms.

Wayward Seed Farm We’ll have greens, herbs, peppers and tomatoes.

Wishwell Farms Produce  We will have sweet corn! As well as tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, zucchini, and cabbage.

North Market School of Cooking Fall Series Schedule

We are excited to announce the fall schedule for the North Market School of Cooking and Chef Series classes. Classes are held in the Dispatch Kitchen on the second floor of the North Market. Classes are $35 per person unless otherwise noted.

Our  School of Cooking classes include some great menus for entertaining including the Autumn Dinner for Casual Entertaining on September 18, Holiday Hors D’oeuvres on October 23 and Crowd Pleasing Vegetable Side Dishes on November 13.

Our Chef Series includes chefs from all of your favorite restaurants including: Alana’s Food & Wine, Barcelona, Latitude 41, The Refectory and The Worthington Inn.

New to this series are the Beer and Cheese and Wine and Cheese pairing classes that are a collaboration between Curds and Whey and The Barrel and Bottle. The pairings classes are specially priced at only $20 per ticket.

For the full fall class schedule and to buy tickets click here⇒

Artisan Sunday

Columbus’ creative class of artisans and crafters converges on the farmers’ market on the first and third Sundays from May through October peddling their handmade wares. To apply for Artisan Sundays 2012 please send an email to info@northmarket.com to be added to the application mailing list.

Sunday, August 7 from 12-5PM
Music by Ira Chaiffetz, banjo, from 12-2PM
Music by The Shaw Brothers from 2-4PM
For a list of participating vendors and their handmade goods click here⇒

Participating Farms

Anderson Orchard   I’ll have SUNFLOWERS again! Plus, lucifer’s tongue and mixed bouquets.

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have banana peppers, garlic, green peppers, lettuce, onions and potatoes.

Breezy Knoll Farm We’ll have peaches.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse  Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and radishes.

Honeyrun Farm  This week we will have black locust honey, summer honey, fall honey, beeswax candles, handcrafted soap and bee pollen.

K & R Garden Fresh Produce We will be bringing cucumbers, kale, basil, flowers, onions, squash sweet peppers and possibly eggplant.

Oakvale Farmstead Cheese We will be bringing our family’s Farmstead Gouda. 

Ohio Farm Direct  We’ll be bringing our whole milk cheeses including cheddar, mozzarella, baby swiss, pepper jack, garlic and herb, tomato basil pinenut and lemon zest. Plus, blueberry and strawberry drinkable yogurt and soft serve vanilla ice cream.

Oink Moo Cluck Farms  We will be bringing our beef, pork and chicken.

Persinger Farm This week I will have beets, broccoli, cabbage, greens, okra, onions, peppers, radishes, tomatoes, zucchini and green beans.

Quiver Full Farm  We plan to bring blackberries, popcorn, potatoes, granola, pancake mix, honey, whole wheat flour, eggs, and cornmeal.

Rock Dove Farm  We should have broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, kale and maybe chard and head lettuce.

Rhoads Farm Market We’ll be bringing sweet corn, red raspberries, blackberries, zucchini, yellow squash, green beans, tomatoes, eggplant, green peppers, cucumbers and pickles.  You are invited to visit www.rhoadsfarminc.com and place any advance orders.

Shady Brook Farm We will have beans, onions, peas, pickles, potatoes, zucchini and baked goods.

Somerset Greenhouse  I will have fresh herbs including BASIL, a few cherry tomatoes, lettuce mix, mini squash and zucchini. This will be the last week for plants so get them before they are gone!

Summer Thyme Farm  This Saturday we will be bringing a selection of fresh herbs (BASIL!), banana plants and angel trumpets.

Thomas Family Orchard We will have blueberries, peaches and Lodi apples.

Toad Hill Farm   I will have a really nice lettuce mix, head lettuce, arugula, okra, basil, parsley, three types of cucumbers, eightball zucchini, zephyr summer squash, patty pan squash and maybe an eggplant or two.

Toby Run Growers  Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms.

Wayward Seed Farm We’ll have herbs including basil, scallions, lettuce, and maybe turnips.

Special Farmers’ Market demonstration this week on container gardening. CONTAIN THIS: How Your Urban Garden Grows with Erika Hess

“At a time where prices are high and incomes are low, most of us have become champion comparison shoppers. We navigate not only the streets of the city but the aisles of the grocery store. Unfortunately for many, the first thing to go is high quality produce. Last year I began my adventure into urban gardening. From window containers, a 3 foot plot of land, to kid’s swimming pool: growing your own produce is simple and cheap when you know how to do it. I want to help others save money while not having to sacrifice eating high quality food. Good food shouldn’t just be for those who can afford it.

Along with teaching others how to grow their own produce, I want to teach how to compost on a small scale (trust me, it’s way cleaner and easier than you think) and how to use recycled containers such as water bottles, coffee cans and jars to keep costs low. Education is not only power but saved cash and nutritious!

For one month, (or longer if money allows) I will travel with my goods in tow and set up a table to teach/demonstrate what I have described above. I will demonstrate how to make containers out of recycled bottles, how to grow lettuce and herbs in these containers, composting and giving out mini how-to booklets illustrated by yours truly. Those that want to get dirty can plant with me and leave with their own seedling! How cool, right? Your own little plant, THAT YOU CAN EAT!”

Erika will be at the North Market Farmers’ Market on Saturday from 8AM-2PM

Artisan Sunday

Columbus’ creative class of artisans and crafters converges on the farmers’ market on the first and third Sundays from May through October peddling their handmade wares from 12-5PM. Music by Willie Phoenix from 12-2PM 

Participating vendors and some of their handmade items include:

adrollbag: fabric, hand dyed, hand woven and leather bags
Alexandra’s Adornments: vintage inspired pins and jewelry
Beau and Pearl: handcrafted jewelry
Black Cat Designs: enamel jewelry, art and items
Black Market: jewelry, fiber art accessories
Carmacazzi: hand-printed eco-conscious apparel for men and women
Claudia Carreon: copper and brass jewelry
Clay Creations by Katherine: handmade pottery
Columbus Handblown Glass: hand blown glass objects
Corazon y Manos: jewelry, jewelry boxes
Fairview Farms Luxury Soap: soaps, candles, bath and body products
Glass by Katherine: fused glass and copper jewelry
Gooseneck Cottage Creations: found object and driftwood sculpture
Green Handle Designs: handcrafted jewelry
Susan Henn: handmade jewelry
J Dixon Enterprises: hand painted leather handbags
Jennifer’s Custom Designs: jewelry, jewelry boxes, home decor
Long Mountain Art: screen printed organic onesies and t-shirts
James Manning: pottery
Molly Pocket Bags: handmade tote and messenger bags
Objet Adapté: feed sack and recycled fabric aprons and bags
Passe Planters: antique items upcycled into planters filled with herbs
Deborah Shaheed: handmade jewelry incorporating semi-precious stones
Sweet Stella Designs: handmade jewelry and accessories – with a confectionary twist
Umbrella Girl Productions: handmade scarves, sewn stationery, cards, potholders
Vintage Vamp Jewelry: artisan jewelry with a vintage twist
Vivisect Apparel: men’s and women’s hand-printed organic t-shirts, bags and totes
Windy Lane Farm Alpacas: hand-woven and knitted alpaca items and yarn

Participating farms include:

Anderson Orchard   I’ll have mixed bouquets.

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have cabbage, sweet candy onions, tomatoes and whole wheat bread.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse  Annuals, perennials and hanging baskets.

Honeyrun Farm  This week we will have black locust honey, beeswax candles, handcrafted soap and bee pollen.

K & R Garden Fresh Produce We will be bringing kale, cucumbers, basil, squash and possibly zinnias.

Oakvale Farmstead Cheese We will be bringing our family’s Farmstead Gouda. 

Ohio Farm Direct  We’ll be bringing our whole milk cheeses including cheddar, mozzarella, baby swiss, pepper jack, garlic and herb, tomato basil pinenut and lemon zest. Plus, drinkable yogurt and soft serve ice cream.

Oink Moo Cluck Farms  We will be bringing our beef, pork and chicken.

Persinger Farm I will have snow peas, romaine lettuce, onions, cabbage, beans, purple bunching onions and herbs.

Quiver Full Farm  We will have granola, pancake mix, pastry flour, honey, cornmeal, popcorn and eggs. See you on Saturday.

Rock Dove Farm  We will have arugula, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cilantro, dill, kale, salad mix and radishes.

Rhoads Farm Market  We’ll be bringing red raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, zucchini, yellow squash, possibly limited amounts of sweet corn, beets, green onions, kohlrabi and the first green beans aren’t far away.  You are invited to visit www.rhoadsfarminc.com and place any advance orders.

Shady Brook Farm We will have broccoli, garlic, onions, potatoes and baked goods.

Somerset Greenhouse  I will have fresh herbs including BASIL, possibly mini-squash, perennial plants in gallon pots will be on sale, 3 for $20, plus herb plants, annual baskets and pots.

Summer Thyme Farm  This Saturday we will be bringing a fresh selection of herbs and herb planters along with succulents and zinnias.

Thomas Family Orchard We will have blueberries!

Toad Hill Farm   I will have arugula, three varieties of cucumbers,  lettuce mix, head lettuce and Swiss chard.

Toby Run Growers  Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms.

Wayward Seed Farm We’ll have scallions, parsley, lettuce, maybe turnips and maybe radishes.

Wishwell Farms Produce  We will have tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers and sugar snap peas.

 

Witten Farm We’ll have the first sweet corn of the season. Quantities of corn will be limited this Saturday, so please come see us early! We will also will have a bountiful supply of black raspberries.

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Artisan Sunday on July 3

Columbus’ creative class of artisans and crafters converges on the farmers’ market on the first and third Sundays from 12-5PM from May through October peddling their handmade wares.

Music by Paul & Mandy from 12-2PM

Participating vendors and some of their handmade items include:

BC Appliqué: appliquéd towels, bibs, guardian angels
Beau and Pearl: handcrafted jewelry
Black Market: jewelry, fiber art accessories
Carmacazzi: hand-printed eco-conscious apparel for men and women
Corazon y Manos: jewelry, jewelry boxes
Deborah Correa: art prints
Crafty by Nature: bath and body products and pottery
Sarah DeAngulo: paintings, cards, mural work
Fairview Farms Luxury Soap: soaps, candles, bath and body products
Gooseneck Cottage Creations: found object and driftwood sculpture
Green Handle Designs: handcrafted jewelry
Hedy Regal Designs: vintage inspired jewelry, hair accessories, tote bags
Hello Bailey: felt accessories and plush creatures
Jennifer’s Custom Designs: jewelry, jewelry boxes, home decor
Kate Morgan Image Design: mixed media artwork, painting
Long Mountain Art: screen printed organic onesies and t-shirts
James Manning: pottery
Mary Moon Designs: appliquéd bags, purses, journals and wall hangings
Miss Megan Mac: hand woven fabrics, hand dyed and painted silk scarves, home décor
Moon Garden: soaps, lotions, lip balms, bath salts and soy candles
Poshta Design: greeting cards, stationery, bookplates, magnets and buttons
ReDux Jewelry: jewelry, vintage style art blocks, handmade journals
Sasikirana Handmade: handbags, wristlets, pouches and hair accessories
Silver Twilight Designs: sterling silver jewelry
Spacedog Studios: handmade books and bookmarks
Umbrella Girl Productions: handmade scarves, sewn stationery, cards, potholders
Vintage Vamp Jewelry: artisan jewelry with a vintage twist
Vivisect Apparel: men’s and women’s hand-printed organic t-shirts, bags and totes
With the Grain: wheat weaving wall hangings, ornaments and mobiles

Participating farms

Anderson Orchard This week I shall be bringing asparagus, hostas, ferns, lily of the valley plants and preying mantis egg cases 

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse It’s Spring! And the frost date has passed  so stock up on your annuals, perennials and hanging baskets!

Folck Family Farm  Family raised pork sausage, bacon, liver, heart, jams made by Cindy in our farm kitchen: red raspberry,black raspberry, blackberry and mixed berry. Plus, tomato plants started back in January: heirlooms very limited.

Ohio Farm Direct Whole milk cheeses including cheddar, mozzarella, baby swiss, pepper jack, garlic and herb, tomato basil pinenut and lemon zest. The beef is always trail bologna, summer sausage, and beef sticks. What makes them stand out is the wonderful nutrition and taste that comes from the 100 percent grassfed cows.

Oink Moo Cluck Farms We will be bringing our beef, pork and chicken.

Susan G Komen Race for the Cure is this Saturday

 

Runners, walkers, breast cancer survivors and their supporters will converge downtown this weekend for the 19th annual Race for the Cure. The event raises funds and promotes awareness for the fight against breast cancer that claims the lives of approximately 40,000 women per year. The race begins at 8 a.m. and ends at approximately 11 a.m. During that time the traffic flow to the North Market is greatly restricted so please plan your visit on Saturday accordingly. The neighborhood should be easily accessible by 11 a.m.

View the race map here⇒ 

Artisan Sunday this weekend

Participating artisans include:

adrollbag: fabric, hand dyed, hand woven and leather bags
Alexandra’s Adornments: vintage inspired pins and jewelry
Anering Jewelry: jewelry
Beau and Pearl: handcrafted jewelry
Black Cat Designs: enamel jewelry, art and items
Black Market: jewelry, fiber art accessories
Claudia Carreon:copper and brass jewelry
Columbus Handblown Glass: hand blown glass objects
Corazon y Manos: jewelry, jewelry boxes
Doc Schneider’s Natural Products: hot and cold therapy pads
Dotdesign: jewelry, accessories, photography
Fairview Farms Luxury Soap: soaps, candles, bath and body products
Glass by Katherine: fused glass and copper jewelry
Gooseneck Cottage Creations: found object and driftwood sculpture
Green Handle Designs: handcrafted jewelry
Susan Henn: handmade jewelry
J Dixon Enterprises: hand painted leather handbags
Jennifer’s Custom Designs: jewelry, jewelry boxes, home decor
Long Mountain Art: screen printed organic onesies and t-shirts
James Manning: pottery
Molly Pocket Bags: handmade tote and messenger bags
Moon Garden: soaps, lotions, lip balms, bath salts, whipped shea butter and soy candles
NOLAA Gallery: original art, prints, cards
Objet Adapté: feed sack and recycled fabric aprons and bags,
Chad Redmond: antique items upcycled into planters filled with herbs
Liz and Molly Ryan: painted furniture, jewelry, wire sculpture
Deborah Shaheed: handmade jewelry incorporating semi-precious stones
Umbrella Girl Productions: handmade scarves, sewn stationery, cards, potholders
Una Tia Especial: handmade jewelry
Vintage Gal Creations: découpaged vintage boxes and suitcases
Vintage Vamp Jewelry: artisan jewelry with a vintage twist
Vivisect Apparel: men’s and women’s hand-printed organic t-shirts, bags and totes
Windy Lane Farm Alpacas: hand-woven and knitted alpaca items and yarn

North Market Artisan Sundays

Columbus, Ohio – Our mission at the North Market is to bring you the best of everything local from merchants, farmers and musicians to outstanding local artisans and crafters. On the first and third Sundays from May through October the outdoor pavilion will be host a splendid array of artisans peddling their handmade local wares. Shoppers will find a unique mix of artwork, glass, handbags, jewelry, plush, soaps, stationery, textiles and other distinctive locally created goods.

Participating vendors, dates and product listing:

adrollbag (3rd Sundays): fabric, hand dyed, hand woven and leather bags
Alexandra’s Adornments (various dates): vintage inspired pins and jewelry
Anering Jewelry (May 15, Sep. 4, Sep. 18): jewelry
BC Appliqué (1st Sundays): appliquéd towels, bibs, guardian angels
Beau and Pearl (full season): handcrafted jewelry
Black Cat Designs (3rd Sundays): enamel jewelry, art and items
Black Market (full season): jewelry, fiber art accessories
Blue Flame Leather (various dates): leather accessories
Carmacazzi (full season): hand-printed eco-conscious apparel for men and women
Claudia Carreon ~ Wearable Art (May 15, July 17): copper and brass jewelry
Clay Creations by Katherine (various dates): handmade pottery
Columbus Handblown Glass (3rd Sundays): hand blown glass objects
Corazon y Manos (full season): jewelry, jewelry boxes
Deborah Correa (1st Sundays): art prints
Crafty by Nature (July 3, Aug. 7): bath and body products and pottery
Crazy Craft N Ladies (1st Sundays): felted and crocheted bags, hats, scarves
Sarah DeAngulo (1st Sundays): paintings, cards, mural work
Doc Schneider’s Natural Products (various dates): hot and cold therapy pads
Dotdesign (May 15, June 5, Oct. 16): jewelry, accessories, photography
Fairview Farms Luxury Soap (full season): soaps, candles, bath and body products
Fifi Paper (Sept. 18): tile coasters, alphabet art cards
Glass by Katherine (3rd Sundays): fused glass and copper jewelry
Gooseneck Cottage Creations (full season): found object and driftwood sculpture
Green Handle Designs (full season): handcrafted jewelry
Handmade by KarmaCat (Aug. 7, Sep. 4, Oc. 2): handmade bags, art cases
Hedy Regal Designs (1st Sundays): vintage inspired jewelry, hair accessories, tote bags
Hello Bailey (1st Sundays): felt accessories and plush creatures
Susan Henn (3rd Sundays): handmade jewelry
J Dixon Enterprises (3rd Sundays): hand painted leather handbags
Jennifer’s Custom Designs (full season): jewelry, jewelry boxes, home decor
KLZArt (Sept. 4, Sept. 18): custom pet portraits, original child-friendly art
Kate Morgan Image Design (1st Sundays): mixed media artwork, painting
Patrice Lehocky (various dates): necklaces and handbags from up cycled materials
Long Mountain Art (full season): screen printed organic onesies and t-shirts
James Manning (full season): pottery
MaraM (first Sundays): purses, bags, pouches and accessories  from recycled materials
Mary Moon Designs (1st Sundays): appliquéd bags, purses, journals and wall hangings
Miss Megan Mac (1st Sundays): hand woven fabrics, hand dyed and painted silk
Molly Pocket Bags (3rd Sundays): handmade tote and messenger bags
Moon Garden (1st Sundays): soaps, lotions, lip balms, bath salts, whipped soy candles
Morgan Art Works (various dates): wire sculpture, ornaments and mobiles
NOLAA Gallery (various dates): original art, prints, cards
Objet Adapté (various dates): feed sack and recycled fabric aprons and bags
Poshta Design (1st Sundays): greeting cards, stationery, bookplates, magnets�
Chad Redmond (various dates): antique items upcycled into planters filled with herbs
ReDux Jewelry (1st Sundays): jewelry, vintage style art blocks, handmade journals
Liz and Molly Ryan (May 15, June 5): painted furniture, jewelry, wire sculpture
Sasikirana Handmade (1st Sundays): handbags, wristlets, pouches and hair accessories
Deborah Shaheed (3rd Sundays): handmade jewelry with semi-precious stones
Silver Twilight Designs (1st Sundays): sterling silver jewelry
Spacedog Studios (1st Sundays): handmade books and bookmarks
Sweet Stella Designs (various dates): confectionary handmade jewelry and accessories�
Toodles to the Noodles (Aug. 7): adult and child aprons, dish towels, hankies
Umbrella Girl Productions (full season): handmade scarves, sewn cards, potholders
Una Tia Especial (May 15, June 5): handmade jewelry
Vintage Gal Creations (May 15, June 19): découpaged vintage boxes and suitcases
Vintage Vamp Jewelry (full season): artisan jewelry with a vintage twist
Vivisect Apparel (full season): men’s and women’s hand-printed organic t-shirts, bags Windy Lane Farm Alpacas (3rd Sundays): hand-woven and knitted alpaca items, yarn
With the Grain (1st Sundays): wheat weaving wall hangings, ornaments and mobiles

Artisan Sundays will be held on the outdoor Farmers’ Market plaza at the North Market from 12 noon until 5 p.m. on the following dates: May 1, May 15, June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, August 7, August 21, September 4, September 18, October 2 and October 16. For more information please contact Mary Martineau at 614-463-9664 or mmartineau@northmarket.com.

A Note From Dave

Dear North Market Shopper,

In this day and age we’re all trying to do a better job of understanding our food. Where does it come from? How was it produced? Is it safe? And sustainable?

When you shop at North Market, you get the opportunity to understand your food and it comes free of charge. We call it expertise.

It comes in the form of Bluescreek Farm Meats where David and Cheryl Smith  not only butcher their meat, they raise it as well on their farm in Marysville.

Doug, Angelo and Shawn at The Fish Guys know about almost every fish they sell. Where it’s from, how it’s caught, how it’s best prepared. There’s a reason they have the best fresh seafood business in town.

Mike Kast at Curds and Whey is known as, “Cheese Mike” for one reason and one reason, only. He’s our city’s foremost expert on cheese and his selection is hard to beat.

Gary Robinette had a national reputation for his pizza BEFORE he even opened his Clever Crow stand at the North Market. It’s remarkable.

Columbus Monthly calls Jeni Britton-Bauer, Amy Lozier, Hubert Wilamoski, Jerry Bullock and Annemarie Wong (and Mike Kast!) “world class.”

Michael Jones isn’t just running a produce stand, he’s leading a local revolution promoting healthy food access and local economies.

In just a few weeks our great community of growers begins another season with us. More than 30 farmers bringing you fruits and vegetables, that they grew on their farm. Nothing is more local and nothing tastes better or is more nutritious.

Our expertise runs deep because at North Market your relationship with your food goes deeper than most traditional grocery stores. A trip to the Market earns you the opportunity to meet those individuals whose passion for food makes this one of our country’s finest public markets.

Know your food, know your merchant, know your Market.

Thanks for your continued patronage.

Dave Wible
Executive Director
 

Artisan Sundays Application Deadline March 25

Artisan Sundays will resume on the first and third Sundays from May through October beginning Sunday, May 1. The deadline to apply for Artisan Sundays is Friday, March 25. To receive an application please email mmartineau@northmarket.com.

Jeni’s Ice Creams featured on Time.com

Writer Josh Ozersky visited Columbus last weekend for the Central Ohio Home and Garden Show where he presented “Secrets for cooking up the best burgers” to promote his new book, The Hamburger: A History. He also dropped by local favorite, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams prompting an article for Time.com titled “Can the Best Ice Cream in America be the Biggest?” (The photo at right accompanied the article. Copyright George Lange Photography).

At North Market we are known for our conglomeration of outstanding local food vendors, our bustling Saturday Farmers’ Market and now in its third year our Artisan Sundays handcrafted market. At North Market we make it our mission to bring you the best in “local” from fine food to farm fresh produce to the music that entertains you on a weekend visit to the handcrafted marketplace offered on Artisan Sundays. Join us at the North Market for Artisan Sundays on the first and third Sundays of each month from May through October where local artisans and crafters will offer distinctive handmade items for sale.

“Customers, merchants and crafters all love Artisan Sundays,” said Mary Martineau, Director of Marketing at the North Market. “It’s just one more way the North Market is able to support small, local independent businesses by creating an ongoing opportunity for individuals who are exceptional at creating unique handcrafted goods.”

Participating vendors, dates and product listing:
Alison Rose (1st Sundays): hand printed t-shirts, screen printed goods
Autumn Threads (various dates): handmade bohemian style clothing
Baublelicious (May 16): one of a kind jewelry
BC Appliqué (1st Sundays): appliquéd towels, bibs, guardian angels
Baby Gee’s (3rd Sundays): baby accessories including blankets, burp cloths, bibs, towels, bags
Batik Creations (May 2, Aug. 15): batik clothing
Beaches (1st Sundays): beach glass jewelry
And the Bead Goes On (3rd Sundays): beaded, wired and marbled serving pieces
Beau and Pearl (full season): handcrafted jewelry
Black Cat Designs (3rd Sundays): enamel jewelry, art and items
Black Market (full season): jewelry, fiber art accessories
Blue Star Jewelry (June 6, Aug. 15): magnets, plush and felt items
By Tabatha Hemmerling (full season): 950 silver and Eco jewelry
Carmacazzi (full season): hand-printed eco-conscious apparel for men and women
Charlyn’s Jewelry Box (May 2): handcrafted jewelry
Circa Circus (various dates): clutch purses, cupcake hats, baby items
Classic Celtic Carvings (June 20, July 18, Aug. 15): hand carved wooden pieces with Celtic knot designs
Claudia Carreon (various dates): copper, brass and alpaca jewelry
Clay Creations by Katherine (various dates): handmade pottery
Corazon y Manos (full season): jewelry, jewelry boxes
Cranedale Design (1st Sundays): copper enamel tiles, trays and pendants
Crazy Craft N Ladies (1st Sundays): felted and crocheted bags, hats, scarves
Dotdesign (May 2, Aug. 1, Sep. 5): hand painted furniture, paintings, jewelry
Ethel Jayne Originals (3rd Sundays): bags and accessories from recycled materials
Flying Wishes (full season): critter crayons, greeting cards, My Monster pillows
Honeyrun Farm (June 6): soap, beeswax candles, infused honey, chainsaw bears
Jack Gramann (full season): hand-blown glass pieces
Green Handle Designs (full season): handcrafted jewelry
Handful of Silver (various dates): Handmade silver, bronze and copper jewelry
Susan Henn (1st Sundays): handmade jewelry
Homegrown Handmades (various dates): sugar scrubs, fabric purses, crochet tams
Igloo Letterpress (1st Sundays): letterpress journals, stationery, book kits
Infantaisle (3rd Sundays): baby accessories
Brenda Jennings (3rd Sundays): hand-dyed silk scarves, art quilts
Jennifer Sadler Designs (Aug. 1, Sep. 5, Oct. 3): jewelry
Jewel of the Hound (June 20, Sept. 19): “Pawprints for Charity” pendants and key chains
Patrice Lehocky (3rd Sundays): handbags from upcycled materials
Lilly Belle Studio (July 18): handmade lamp worked beads, fabric wine buckets
MaraM (first Sundays): purses, bags, pouches and accessories all made with recycled materials when possible
Mary Moon Designs (1st Sundays): appliquéd bags, purses, journals and wall hangings
Miss Megan Mac (1st Sundays): hand woven fabrics, hand dyed and painted silk scarves, home décor
Moon Garden (1st Sundays): soaps, lotions, lip balms, bath salts, whipped shea butter and soy candles
Muhu Accessories (various dates): accessories and purses handmade from Peruvian flora
NOLAA Gallery (1st Sundays): original art, prints, cards
Open Door Art Studios (1st Sundays): unique art and handmade gifts
Phosegraphe (various dates): fine art photography
Poshta Stationery & Design (1st Sundays): greeting cards, stationery, bookplates
Rachel Lyndsey Photography (1st Sundays): color and black and white fine art photography
Clinton Reno (3rd Sundays): hand-screened rock posters, art prints, t-shirts
Scarlet Fox Designs (May 16, Oct. 3): wire wrapped and hammered metal jewelry, yoga girl items
Sew Much Fun (1st Sundays): sewn and jeweled accessories for fun
Deborah Shaheed (1st Sundays): handmade jewelry incorporating semi-precious stones
Sheared Bliss (Sep. 19, Oct. 3): needle felted figures, purses, fiber items
SoSam (full season): aprons
Spacedog Studios (1st Sundays): handmade books and bookmarks
Nicki Strouss (full season): ceramic, felt jewelry, hand-bound books
Sweet Stella Designs (various dates): handmade jewelry and accessories - with a confectionery twist
Tiny Magpie Accessories (3rd Sundays): jewelry, necktie scarves, rosette brooches
Danny & Stacy Tompkins (3rd Sundays): woodcrafts, intarsia, matted prints
Umbrella Girl Productions (1st Sundays): handmade scarves, sewn stationery, cards, potholders
Vintage Vamp Jewelry (various dates): artisan jewelry with a vintage twist
Vivisect Apparel (3rd Sundays): men’s and women’s hand-printed organic t-shirts, bags and totes
Voo Doo Cats (full season): cat toys and artwork
The Window Guy (Aug. 15, Oct. 17): hand-painted windows, chalk boards, cabinets
Windy Lane Farm Alpacas (1st Sundays): hand-woven and knitted alpaca items and yarn

Artisan Sundays will be held on the outdoor Farmers’ Market plaza at the North Market from 12 noon until 5 p.m. on the following dates: May 2, May 16, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, September 5, September 19, October 3 and October 17. For more information please contact Mary Martineau at 614-463-9664 or mmartineau@northmarket.com.