Farmers’ Market opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday

Participating farms include:

Anderson Orchard: I will be bringing figs, sunflowers, mixed wildflower bouquets, zinnias, leeks and tomatoes. All of our produce is pesticide free.

Blossom Acres Produce: I will be bringing all naturally grown and chemical free arugula, basil, beans, cantaloupe, cucumbers, ground cherries, pickles, lettuce, okra, onions, peppers, carrots, red beets, spinach, squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, watermelon, yellow watermelon, and zucchini.

Bridgman Farm: I will have cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, ground tomatoes, onions, peppers, squash and heirloom and hybrid large tomatoes.

Davidson Produce and Cattle Farm: We will be bringing our beef, chicken, pork and lamb. From our farm to your home.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse: MUMS ARE HERE! We will also have beets, cabbage, coleus, green peppers, ghost chilis, hanging baskets, eggplant, green onions, kale, mustard and collard greens, radishes, red cabbage, Swiss chard and turnips.

Honeyrun Farm: We will have new Spring, Summer, and Fall honey, chunk honey, cut comb honey, infused honey, honey sticks, lavender honey sticks, handcrafted soap and beeswax candles.

K & R Garden Fresh Produce: I will have basil, corn, eggplant, flowers, green beans, okra, potatoes, spinach, squash, sweet peppers, yard long beans and zinnias.

Lucky Cat Farm and Bakery: I will have an assortment of the following breads: baguettes, country white loaf, whole wheat, foccacia, olive ciabatta, multigrain rye, traditional french sourdough (what we call Ohio Sourdough), hearty sourdough made with half whole wheat flour, dinner rolls, blueberry scones and raspberry white chocolate scones. All the breads are specially made with great care using the best ingredients available. The scones are butter scones which are less cake-like and more like a biscuit. They are made with Vermont Creamery cultured butter, Snowville creamery heavy cream and locally pastured chicken eggs.

Ohio Farm Direct: We’ll be bringing our whole milk cheeses including cheddar, feta, gouda,  havarti, low fat low salt colby, muenster, mozzarella, baby swiss, pepper jack, garlic and herb, tomato basil pinenut, lemon zest and other flavored special blends.

Persinger Farm: I will be bringing acorn, butternut and winter squash, beets, cabbage, collard greens, green beans, kale, okra, onions, peppers, potatoes, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, yellow squash, yellow tomatoes, watermelon and zucchini.

Quiver Full Farm: We will be bringing chemical-free heirloom tomatoes, granola, homemade dog and cat treats, stone ground cornmeal and whole wheat flour, whole wheat pancake mix, spring honey, creamed honey and brown eggs.

Rhoads Farm Market: We are still picking a few late season melons and vegetables. Coming September 22: first of the season brussels sprouts! Email requests to rhoadsfm@bright.net.

Rock Dove Farm: I will have green tomatoes and squash blossoms.

Somerset Greenhouse: I will be bringing cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, garlic, peppers and Yukon gold potatoes.

A Tasteful Garden: I will be bringing basil, beets, chard, dog biscuits, eggs, greens, herbs, potatoes, zucchini and tomatoes as well as bratwurst, chicken, burgers, sausage and pork.

Thomas Family Orchard: We will have 9 varieties of apples and 5 kinds of seedless grapes, Concord grapes and apple cider this week.

Toad Hill Farm: I will have Asian eggplant, basil, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce mix, okra, onions, parsley, peppers, poblano peppers, summer squash, Swiss chard, tomatillos and tomatoes.

Toby Run Growers: I will have shitake and oyster mushroooms.

Wayward Seed Farm: We are bringing cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes and potatoes.

Wishwell Farms Produce: We will have bell peppers, cabbage, cantaloupe, eggplant, tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, relish, sweet corn and watermelons.

EBT and Senior coupons are accepted for produce.

Artisan Sunday

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

Music by Miss Molly from 12-2

Participating artists and their wares include:

Angelflie Design: fine metal jewelry

Backroom Coffee Roasters: locally roasted artisan coffee beans

Beau and Pearl: handcrated sterling jewelry,organic body care

Black Market: jewelry, scarves, coasters, crocheted items

Carmacazzi: hand-printed, eco-conscious apparel

Catz Stitched Fantasy: gypsy style purses, handbags and accessories with vintage flair

Clay Street Ceramics: hand painted pottery for all occassions.

Corazon y Manos: jewelry, scarves, coasters, crocheted items

D. Action Productions: handrolled floral designed beeswax candles

Dawn Stechschulte: stained glass artwork

Destiny & Designs: handmade jewelry

Dragon Ikka: spiritual message in Japanese calligraphy

Eco Darling: t-shirt scarves, necklaces, headbands and bangles

The Forties Revisited: vintage style aprons and kitchen accessories

Franklin County Recreation: jewelry including earrings, bracelets, necklaces and hair pins

Gallifrey Farms Goatmilk Soaps: soaps made with farm fresh goat milk

Green Handle Designs: hand-crafted jewelry, duct tape art

Jewels by Juls: one of a kind jewelry for the one of a kind woman

John Montoya: jewelry and handcrafted items

ReTee Scarves: unique scarves from upcycyled t-shirts

Sarah Loch-Test Jewelry: elegantly handcrafted in metal and enamel

SerannaNShannon’s Shop of Shinies: jewelry, afghans, knit and crocheted items

Vintage Vamp Jewelry: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings

To apply for Artisan Sundays 2012 please send an email to info@northmarket.com to be added to the application mailing list.

 

 

Microbrew Festival Needs Volunteers

Planning on coming to the Microbrew Festival next weekend? Would you like to work for your beer? We need help each day pouring beer for participating breweries. Volunteers receive an event t-shirt, souvenir glass and 10 tasting tickets.

Available shifts:

Saturday, September 15 from 12-4PM (10 needed)

Saturday, September 15 from 4-8PM (15 needed)

Sunday, September 16 from 12-5PM (7 needed)

If you would like to help please send an email with your name, cell number, t-shirt size and the shift you would like to mmartineau@northmarket.com

Farmer’s Market opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Participating farms include:

Anderson Orchard: I will be bringing figs, sunflowers, mixed wildflower bouquets, zinnias, leeks and tomatoes. All of our produce is pesticide free.

Blossom Acres Produce: I will be bringing all naturally grown and chemical free tomatoes, basil, beans, cantaloupe, cucumbers, ground cherries, pickles, lettuce, okra, onions, peppers, carrots, red beets, squash, tomatoes, watermelon, yellow watermelon, and zucchini.

Bridgman Farm: I will have cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, ground tomatoes, onions, peppers, squash and heirloom and hybrid large tomatoes.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse: We will have beets, cabbage, coleus, green peppers, ghost chilis, hanging baskets, eggplant, green onions, kale, mustard and collard greens, potted flowers, radishes, red cabbage, Swiss chard and turnips.

Honeyrun Farm: We will have new Spring, Summer, and Fall honey, chunk honey, cut comb honey, infused honey, honey sticks, lavender honey sticks, handcrafted soap and beeswax candles.

K & R Garden Fresh Produce: I will have basil, corn, eggplant, flowers, green beans, okra, potatoes, spinach, squash, sweet peppers, yard long beans and zinnias.

Lucky Cat Farm and Bakery: I will have an assortment of the following breads: baguettes, country white loaf, whole wheat, foccacia, olive ciabatta, multigrain rye, traditional french sourdough (what we call Ohio Sourdough), hearty sourdough made with half whole wheat flour, dinner rolls, blueberry scones and raspberry white chocolate scones. All the breads are specially made with great care using the best ingredients available. The scones are butter scones which are less cake-like and more like a biscuit. They are made with Vermont Creamery cultured butter, Snowville creamery heavy cream and locally pastured chicken eggs.

Ohio Farm Direct: We’ll be bringing our whole milk cheeses including cheddar, feta, gouda,  havarti, low fat low salt colby, muenster, mozzarella, baby swiss, pepper jack, garlic and herb, tomato basil pinenut, lemon zest and other flavored special blends.

Persinger Farm: I will be bringing beets, cabbage, collard greens, green beans, kale, okra, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, yellow squash, yellow tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelon and zucchini.

Quiver Full Farm: We will be bringing chemical-free heirloom tomatoes, granola, homemade dog and cat treats, stone ground cornmeal and whole wheat flour, whole wheat pancake mix, spring honey, creamed honey and brown eggs.

Rhoads Farm Market: Sweet corn season is winding down, melons are still available and peppers, tomatoes (canning specials), cucumbers, eggplant and squash are also available. Email requests to rhoadsfm@bright.net.

Rock Dove Farm: I will have basil, cherry tomatoes, lemonbalm, mint, sage, sweet onions, swiss chard, sorrel and “new” potatoes.

Somerset Greenhouse: I will be bringing cucumbers, fresh herbs, garlic, peppers and Yukon gold potatoes.

A Tasteful Garden: I will be bringing basil, beets, chard, dog biscuits, eggs, greens, herbs, potatoes, zucchini and tomatoes as well as bratwurst, chicken, burgers, sausage and pork.

Thomas Family Orchard: We will have 7 varieties of apples featuring Gala apples and 4 kinds of seedless grapes, Concord grapes and apple cider this week.

Toad Hill Farm: I will have Asian eggplant, basil, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce mix, okra, onions, parsley, peppers, poblano peppers, summer squash, Swiss chard, tomatillos and tomatoes.

Toby Run Growers: I will have shitake and oyster mushroooms.

Wayward Seed Farm: We are bringing cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes and potatoes.

Wishwell Farms Produce: We will have bell peppers, cabbage, cantaloupe, eggplant, tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, relish, sweet corn and watermelons.

EBT and Senior coupons are accepted for produce.

*Note: North Market will be CLOSED on Monday for Labor Day. Regular market hours resume on Tuesday, September 3 from 9AM-7PM.

Artisan Sunday

 

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

Music by Island Breeze from 12-2PM

Participating artisans and their products include:

BC Appliqué: guardian angels, appliquéd towels & bibs

Backyard Living: custom bird houses, antique barn wood frames, jewelry boards and signs

Beaniestalk: upcycled leather and suede accessories

Beau and Pearl: handcrated sterling jewelry,organic body care

Black Market: jewelry, coasters and crocheted items

Brad Alexander’s Boxes and Bowls: Unique handmade wood products and gifts

Carmacazzi: hand-printed, eco-conscious apparel

Clay Creations by Katherine: handcrafted pottery

Corazon y Manos: jewelry, coasters and crocheted items

Crafty B’s of Bexley: Bold. Inspired. Talented. Creative. Handmade.

Dragon Ikka: spiritual message in Japanese calligraphy

Green Handle Designs: hand-crafted jewelry, duct tape art

Jam Anarchy: small batch jam featuring unusual flavors

Jennifer’s Custom Designs: jewelry

Jewels by Juls: one of a kind jewelry for the one of a kind woman

MaraM: unique, eco-friendly bags, accessories and artwork

Moon Garden: bath and body products

Margie Ogle: wire-wrapped and fused glass jewelry

New Things from Old Things: picture frame earring holders, pedestal dishes, beach umbrella totes

Objet Adapte: vintage handbags and accessories from recycled materials

Paws Up: dog bandanas, collars, gourmet biscuits

Poshta Design: stationery and paper goods

Sew Darn Simple: fabric cases, pouches, purses

Simple Siren: natural beauty care

SoKava Designs: artisan lampworking beads and jewelry

Sweet Stella Designs: confectionary jewelry and accessories

Umbrella Girl Productions: handcrafted accessories, housewares and paper goods

Vintage Vamp: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings

With the Grain: traditional wheatweavings, house blessings, and ornaments

To apply for Artisan Sundays 2012 please send an email to info@northmarket.com to be added to the application mailing list.

 

Mark your calendar for Columbus Microbrew Festival WEEKEND!

For six years we have brought the best microbreweries in Central Ohio to the North Market for a weekend celebration of locally craft-brewed ales, lagers and stouts during the Columbus Microbrew Festival. This year we have expanded the boundaries of both the festival and the scope of our included microbreweries. We are taking the festival to the street, quite literally, to Spruce Street adjacent to the market the weekend ofSeptember 14-16, 2012.

The new venue provides us with more room so we’ve invited microbreweries from around the state to join us. We’ll have Ohio cities represented from A (Akron’s Thirsty Dog Brewing Company) to Z (Zanesville’s returning Weasel Boy Brewing Company) and quite a few in between! New microbreweries joining the fun this year include Buckeye Lake Brewery (Buckeye Lake), Four String Brewing Company (Columbus), Great Black Swamp Brewing Company (Toledo), Great Lakes Brewing Company (Cleveland), Hoof Hearted Brewing (Marengo), Mt. Carmel Brewing Company (Cincinnati), Thirsty Dog Brewing Company (Akron) and Zauber Brewing Company (Columbus).

Admission to the event and accompanying North Market activities is free. Beer tasting admission is $20 and includes a commemorative pint glass, ten tasting tickets and a $5 North Market food certificate. Discount coupons good for $2 off the tasting admission fee will be available at all participating microbreweries in September. Additional tasting tickets will be available for $.50 each. Tickets are available in advance online HERE⇒,  at the North Market business office and at the door on the days of the event. Festival hours are Friday, September 14 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, September 15 from 12 -8 p.m. and Sunday, September 16 from 12 – 5 p.m.

For a full list of participating microbreweries and a daily event schedule, visit our event calendar here⇒

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⇒

Last call for summer fun! The North Market will toast the end of summer with the 6th annual Columbus Microbrew Festival on September 16 and 17. Celebrate locally brewed ales, lagers and stouts in the company of the brewmasters from participating local microbreweries.

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.

Admission to the event is free. Beer tasting admission is $20 and includes a commemorative pint glass, ten tasting tickets and a $5 North Market food certificate. Discount coupons good for $2 off the tasting admission fee will be available at all participating microbreweries in September. Additional tasting tickets will be available for $.50 each. Tickets will be available in advance online here⇒ (starting September 1st) at the North Market business office and at the door on the days of the event.

Schedule of Activities:

• 5-9 p.m., microbreweries open for tasting, second floor of the North Market
• 5-7 p.m., music by The Drowsy Lads
• 7-9 p.m., music Grace Adele

Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• 8 a.m., North Market merchants and farmers open
• 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., music by Slate Ridge on porch
• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., face painting
• 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., microbreweries open for tasting
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., music by Miss Molly on porch
• 1 – 3 p.m., music by Willie Phoenix on the second floor
• 3 – 5 p.m., music by Gipson & Fitz on the second floor
• 5–7 p.m., music by the Shaw Brothers on the second floor

If OSU football season is upon us so must be another new favorite local tradition…the Columbus Microbrew Festival! Join us at the North Market on Friday, September 24 and Saturday September 25 for our 5th annual celebration of locally crafted ales, lagers and stouts. Our participants have grown by one this year with the opening of Neil House Brewery, so make sure to stop by and sample brews from Columbus’ newest microbrewery as well as your favorite regulars.

Participating local microbreweries include: Barley’s Brewing Company (Ale House No. 1), Barley’s Smokehouse & Brewpub (Ale House No. 2), Columbus Brewing Company, Elevator Brewing Company, 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.

Admission to the event is free. Beer tasting admission is $20 and includes a commemorative pint glass and twenty tasting tickets. Discount coupons good for $2 off the tasting admission fee will be available at all participating microbreweries in mid-September. Additional tasting tickets will be available for $.50 each. Tickets are available in advance online (in early September) at the North Market business office and at the door on the days of the event.

North Market Columbus Microbrew Festival
Schedule of Activities:

Friday, September 24, 5 – 9 p.m.
• 5-9 p.m., Microbreweries open for tasting on the second floor of the North market
• 5-7 p.m., Music by The Drowsy Lads
• 7-9 p.m., Music by Willie Phoenix

Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• 8 a.m., North Market merchants and farmers open
• 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Microbreweries open for tasting
• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Music by Loosely Strung on porch
• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Music by the Shaw Brothers on the second floor
• 12 – 2 p.m., Music by Dan Heidt on porch
• 12 – 2 p.m., Music by Miss Molly on the second floor
• 2 – 4 p.m., Music by Island Breeze on the second floor
• 4–7 p.m., Music by Willie Phoenix on the second floor

Festival hours are Friday, September 24 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. -7 p.m., regular market hours are 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. For additional information on the North Market Microbrew Festival please call 614-463-9664 or visit our website www.northmarket.com. Columbus Microbrew Festival is supported by Superior Beverage Group.

Dear North Market Shopper, 

There’s a local angle to everything these days. As informed consumers participate in the marketplace, local foods, local businesses and local economies now occupy an ever-important place in our community.

This weekend we’re putting a fun twist on local by hosting eight local microbreweries at our 4th Annual Columbus Microbrew Festival. Craft brewing is hot as local brewmasters impart their special touch on a wide variety or beer and ale. Not unlike winemakers, brewmasters use their knowledge, passion and creativity to create unique and tasty brews.

True to the North Market experience where you can visit with business owners, growers and artisans, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the craft brewers and learn more about their trade.

As you learn about locally produced beers, you’ll also be learning about a new way to support another category of locally produced products. It’s another way we can be proud of the abundant creative energy we have in our city.

In addition to our eight craft brewers, we’ll have our full complement of growers on Saturday, a Market full of the finest local food in town and a dozen Ohio Proud vendors on Sunday.

The North Market. More than 35 local businesses, more than 30 local farms and this Friday and Saturday, 8 craft brewers, 12 Ohio Proud vendors on Sunday…our selection is tremendous, the freshness is unsurpassed and as always, the advice is free.

Looking forward to seeing you here.

David Wible
Executive Director

Ale! Ale! The gang will all be here for the Columbus Microbrew Festival at the North Market. The usual suspects in the Columbus craft brewing community will be present and accounted for during the fourth annual celebration of all things local ale-related.

This year’s event will take place on Friday, September 11th from 5 – 9 p.m. and on Saturday, September 12th from noon – 7 p.m. on the second floor of the market house. It’s a great place to start a stellar weekend and warm up for the rematch of the season with OSU taking on USC at home at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 at 8 p.m. 

Participating local microbreweries include: Barley’s Brewing Company (Ale House No. 1), Barley’s Smokehouse & Brewpub (Ale House No. 2), Columbus Brewing Company, Elevator Brewing Company, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Hoster Brewing Company and Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Representatives from each microbrewery will be on hand to pour samples of their signature drafts. Admission to the event is free. Beer tasting admission is $15 and includes a commemorative pint glass and ten tasting tickets. Discount coupons good for $2 off the tasting admission fee will be available at all participating microbreweries beginning September 1. Additional tasting tickets will be available for $.50 each. Tickets are available in advance online (starting September 1) at the North Market business office and at the door on the days of the event.

“The North Market is our community’s epicenter for all things local and culinary. We are home to local merchants, farmers, artisans and, this weekend, microbreweries!” said David Wible, Executive Director for the North Market. “The creativity exhibited and the quality of the beers created by our local craft brewers blend nicely with the atmosphere at our public market. The Columbus Microbrew Festival is an opportunity for our Market patrons to be exposed to our hometown brews and for beer aficionados to experience the North Market.”

Columbus Microbrew Festival
Schedule of Activities:

Friday, September 11, 5-9 p.m.
• 5-9 p.m., Microbreweries open for tasting on the second floor of the North market
•5-7 p.m., Music by Great Mad Hoax
•7-9 p.m., Music TBA

Saturday, September 12, 12-7 p.m.
•8 a.m., North Market merchants and farmers open
•9-11 a.m., Music by Slate Ridge on porch
•10 a.m.-3 p.m., Face painting
•11 a.m.-1 p.m., Music by Loosely Strung on porch
•12-7 p.m., Microbreweries open for tasting
•1-3 p.m., Music by Gipson and Fitz Trio on second floor
•3-4 p.m., performances by Majestic Belly Dancing on porch
•3-5 p.m., Music by Island Breeze
•5-7 p.m., Music by Happy Chichester

Festival hours are Friday, September 11 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, September 12 from noon -7 p.m., regular market hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. For additional information on the North Market Microbrew Festival please call 614-463-9664 or visit NorthMarket.com