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 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, tulip poplar honey, handcrafted soap and beeswax candles.

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

Lucky Cat Farm and Bakery: Sorry I will miss you this Saturday but I’ll be back next week!

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, pumpkins, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, yellow squash, yellow tomatoes, watermelon and zucchini.

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

Rhoads Farm Market: Homegrown cantaloupe, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash and cucumbers. Great time to process the last of your vegetables for winter. Email requests to rhoadsfm@bright.net.

Rock Dove Farm: I will have arugula, basil, greens, mint, salad and tomatoes.

Somerset Greenhouse: Sorry I will miss you this Saturday but I’ll be back next week!

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

Thomas Family Orchard: We will have 12 varieties of apples, 3 kinds of seedless grapes, Concord grapes and apple cider this week.

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

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

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

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.

North Market hosts Scoot A Que breakfast

*The North Market will host the Scoot A Que breakfast from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Dispatch Kitchen. It’s part of the annual motorscooter rally hosted by local club the Columbus Cutters. If you are interested in checking out new and vintage scooters they will be lined up on the west side of the Market on Saturday morning.

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 The Piano Peddler from 12-2PM.

Participating artisans and their wares include:

adrollbag: fabric bags, art quilts, handwovens

Backroom Coffee Roasters: locally roasted coffee beans

Beaniestalk: upcycled leather and suede accessories

Beau and Pearl: handcrated sterling jewelry,organic body care

Big-Caboose: specializing in baby bottom pieces

Black Market: jewelry, coasters, crocheted items

Carmacazzi: hand-printed, eco-conscious apparel

Corazon y Manos: jewelry, coasters, crocheted items

D. Action Productions: floral designed hand-rolled beeswax candles

Dragon Ikka: spiritual message in Japanese calligraphy

The Forties Revisited: vintage style aprons and kitchen accessories

Grace’s Mercantile: homemade jams, jellies, handmade alpaca and fiber items

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

Handmade by KarmaCat: handmade bags, quilted journals

Hip Creations: dream catcher bracelets, tie dye cutoffs, recycled rag rugs

homohio: t-shirts, record bowls and pillows made from upcycled t-shirts

Infantaisle: unique baby shower and toddler gear

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

John Montoya: jewelry and handcrafted items

Paws Up: dog bandanas, collars, gourmet biscuits

RockNRoadTripper Design: purses, totes, walker and wheelchair bags

Rubbish to Riches: up-purposed décor utilizing mixed media techniques

Soaps and Suds: handmade bath and body products

Touch of Glass: decorated vintage glass windows

Uniquely Yours: handcrafted jewelry

Vintage Vamp: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings

Windy Lane Alpacas: alpaca scarves, shawls, clothing and yarn

To apply for Artisan Sundays 2013 please send an email to info@northmarket.com to be added to the application mailing list.

 

Local Brews, Booze & Foods

Wednesday, September 26 on the porch from 4-7PM

Farmer’s Market opens at 8 a.m.
Participating farms include:

Anderson Orchard: I will be bringing figs, sunflowers, mixed wildflower bouquets, zinniasm, 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, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, yellow watermelon, and zucchini.

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

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse: We will have beets, coleus, 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, 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: We will be bringing our signature cantaloupe and sweet corn. There will also be tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, watermelons, zucchini and green beans. Email special requests to rhoadsfm@bright.net

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

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

Summer Thyme Farm: This week we will be bringing a great selection of succulent and sedum concrete and terra cotta planters, garlic, fresh cut basil, potted herbs, herb planters, variegated English lavender, gerbera daisies, potted succulents and sedums. Also moss purses, moss hats and hanging vertical gardens.

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

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

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

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. 

*Saturday traffic advisory: We just wanted to give you a “heads-up” on some road closures that will be taking place this Saturday, August 25, due to construction and area events. Park Street, west of the Market, will be closed from Vine Street (but you can come from the west  into the market lot on Vine) north to Goodale for an event called the Tap and Run. High Street will be closed at Vine, and south to Nationwide (but you should be able to turn east onto Vine into our lot as well). This is due to the installation of the walkway connecting the new Hotel to the Convention Center. If you are coming from the south or west, use Vine Street to get to the Market, and from the North or East, use High to Spruce.  

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 Ian Hummel from 12-2PM

Participating artisans and their wares include:

Alexandra’s Authentics: uniquely handcrafted jewelry, ccarves, totebags

Angelflie Design: fine metal jewelry

Beau and Pearl: handcrated sterling jewelry,organic body care

Big-Caboose: specializing in baby bottom pieces

Black Market: jewelry, coasters, crocheted items

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

Corazon y Manos: jewelry, coasters, crocheted items

Destiny & Designs: handmade jewelry

Dragon Ikka: spiritual message in Japanese calligraphy

Forever and Ever: hair accessories

Grace’s Mercantile: homemade jams, jellies, handmade alpaca and fiber items

Graffiti Dog: homemade pet apparel, beds organic treats

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

In Mind 4 U: hand painted, distressed wood wall art

Infantaisle: unique baby shower and toddler gear

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

Knot Just Hemp: crafted hemp necklaces, bracelets, leashes and more

Lenise Alexandra: spirit and fantasy art

OMGGlass: unique handblown glass art

Paws Up: dog bandanas, collars, gourmet biscuits

RockNRoadTripper Design: purses, totes, walker and wheelchair bags

Rubbish to Riches: up-purposed décor utilizing mixed media techniques

Sweet Stella Designs: confectionary jewelry and accessories

Vintage Vamp: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings

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

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Local Brews & Local Foods

Spend some happy hours on the patio at the North Market this Wednesday, August 29th from 4-7 p.m. and the last Wednesday of every month through September.

Grab a bite to eat from your favorite North Market merchant or check out August’s featured local food: ham balls from Bluescreek Farm Meats! You get a free ham ball with the purchase of a $4 pint of Columbus Brewing Company festbier. And enjoy the music by Angela Perley as you hang out with friends old and new on the porch!

Farmers’ Market opens at 8 a.m.

Music by Slate Ridge from 9-11 a.m.

Participating farms include:
Anderson Orchard: I will be bringing PEONIES! Also asparagus, flats of lettuce, green beans, coleus, cucumbers and zucchini.

Blossom Acres Produce: I will be bringing strawberries, kale, lettuce, garlic scapes, onions, carrots and radishes.

Bridgman Farm: I am bringing lots of leaf lettuce heads, kohlrabi, turnips and Swiss Chard. For those who grow their own, I’ll have a full line of plants for a wonderful 2012 garden.

Folck Family Farm: We will have jams, jellies and strawberries.

Honeyrun Farm: we will have Spring, Summer, and Fall honey, infused honey, honey sticks, handcrafted soap and beeswax candles. 

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. This week we will also have garlic scapes. 

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. 

Oink Moo Cluck: We will have a full selection of our pork, beef and chicken selections. 

Rhoads Farm Market: We will be bringing homegrown strawberries. 

Rock Dove Farm: I will have strawberries, mint, radishes, scallions, lambsquarter, baby leeks and thyme.

Somerset Greenhouse: I will be bringing: herb plants, perennial plants, annual plants, heirloom tomato plants, hanging baskets and planters, lettuce, spinach and some fresh herbs. 

Star Leaf Farm: I will be bringing flowering datura, parlor maples, a wide selection of individual succulents, ghost pepper plants and brugmansia trees.  

Summer Thyme Farm: We will have herbs, hanging baskets, black eyed susan vines, strawberry baskets, troughs, moss purses planted up and bleeding hearts.

Toad Hill Farm:

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

Wishwell Farms Produce: We will have vine ripened green house tomatoes, sweet grape tomatoes, asparagus, herbs and vegetable plants, plus lettuce, spinach, and possibly collard, mustard and turnip greens. 

Senior coupons and EBT cards 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 One More Time String Band from 12-2PM

Participating artisans and their wares include:

Angelflie Design: fine metal jewelry

Alexandra’s Authentics: uniquely handcrafted jewelry, scarves, totebags

Beaniestalk: upcycled leather and suede accessories

Beau and Pearl: handcrafted sterling jewelry,organic body care

Big-Caboose: specializing in baby bottom pieces

Black Market: jewelry, coasters, crocheted items

Carmacazzi: hand-printed, eco-conscious apparel

Catz Stitched Fantasy: unique handmade gypsy purses

Corazon y Manos: jewelry, coasters, crocheted items

Destiny and Designs: handcrafted jewelry

Dotdesign: t-shirts, scarves, lotions

Dragon Ikka: spiritual message in Japanese calligraphy

The Forties Revisited: vintage style aprons and kitchen accessories

Grace’s Mercantile: homemade jams, jellies, handmade alpaca and fiber items

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

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

Oodles or Ornaments and Room Adornments: personalized ornaments made of polymer clay

Rock & Royalty: jewelry and accessories

RockNRoadTripper Design: purses, totes, walker and wheelchair bags

Rubbish to Riches: up-purposed décor utilizing mixed media techniques

Simple Siren: natural beauty care

Strouss Ceramics: hand thrown ceramic pieces and hand bound books

Valerie Long Jewelry: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings

Vintage Vamp: 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.

In the Neighborhood this Weekend

Big 10 Baseball Tournament at Huntington Park May 23-26. 10,000 spectators are expected.

From the Big Ten press release: The 2012 Big Ten Baseball Tournament marks the 32nd time the event has been played and the 10th time it has been played under the current format (six teams, double elimination) … This year’s tournament is the Big Ten’s fourth consecutive neutral-site event and sixth overall … This marks the ninth time the tournament has been played in the city of Columbus and the third time it has been held at Huntington Park … Since the tournament began seeding in 1988, the No. 1 seed has won the event nine times, while the No. 2 seed has won seven championships, followed by the No. 3 seed (four times), the No. 4 seed (two times) and the Nos. 5 and 6 seeds (one time each) … Indiana is the only team in this year’s field that has won a tournament championship at Huntington Park … Of this year’s participants, two teams have combined to win 10 titles (Ohio State – 8, Indiana – 2. Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State and Purdue are each looking for their first Big Ten Tournament championship … The six teams in this year’s tournament are a combined 100-114 (.467) in all-time tournament games … This year’s field has combined to make 72 all-time tournament appearances.

 Local Brews & Local Foods

4-7 p.m. this Wednesday