There’s no place like the North Market to get you into the holiday spirit. From the friendly salutations of the merchants to the array of delectable cuisine, the bustle of market commerce on a winter weekend is sure to warm your heart and have you humming holiday tunes! Join us for the most splendid of seasonal weekends at the North Market for the Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, December 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 from 12-5 p.m.

Our merchants will be armed with an array of samples to tempt your taste buds and help you formulate your holiday feasts. As always, they are endowed with the wisdom of years of experience to give you excellent advice. The second floor will be devoted to forty-five local artisans and crafters for a weekend of shopping for distinctive handmade gifts. Jewelry, glass, textiles, bath and body products and knitted items are just a few of the categories represented by the local artists in our craft fair. Local musicians will provide holiday tunes to shop and dine by and the kids will enjoy the face painting and the Nutcracker Toy Solider. The whole family can get into the holiday spirit at the North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza!

Scheduled Holiday Open House Activities include:

Saturday, December 3

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., North Market merchants and Craft Extravaganza vendors on second floor open for business
• 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Christmas tree sales at the farmers’ market
• 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., holiday music by Marion Funk, accordion
• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., face painting
• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., roasted chestnuts and pretzels with Short Stop Youth Center (farmers market)
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., holiday music by Miss Molly
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Joyunspeakable, the living statue as the Nutcracker Toy Soldier
• 1 – 3 p.m., holiday music by Island Breeze
• 3 – 5 p.m., holiday music by the Eileen Howard Jazz Trio

Sunday, December 4

• 12-5 p.m., North Market merchants and Craft Extravaganza vendors on second floor open for business
• 12 – 5 p.m., face painting
• 1 – 3 p.m., Joyunspeakable, the living statue as the Nutcracker Toy
• 12 -2 p.m., holiday music by Dan Heidt
• 2-5 p.m., holiday music by the Piano Peddler

Participating artisans include:

Amy made it! ~ bags, purses and totes made from recycled Starbucks packaging

Andy Glass ~ hand-blown glass ornaments and sun catchers

B. Radley ~ cross stitched finery, jewelry and accessories

BC Appliqué ~ appliquéd towels, bibs, guardian angels

Beaniestalk ~ upcycled hair accessories

Beau and Pearl ~ hand forged sterling silver jewelry

Black Cat Designs ~ enameled jewelry, purse bling and art pieces

Black Market ~ hand knit scarves, crocheted hats, jewelry

Carmacazzi ~ hand printed apparel for men and women

Corazon y Mano ~ cigar box jewelry boxes, jewelry, cards

Crafty Beavers ~ knitted kitty hats, plush knitted kitties and dinosaurs, DIY lip balm kits

Mary Ann Crago ~ original art magnets, light switch plates and small assemblages

D.Action Productions ~ hand rolled beeswax candles decorated with flowers, stones and shells

David Morgan Art Works ~ wire sculpture, ornaments, kinetic mobiles, watercolor postcards

Dolly Girl Designs ~ aprons, pot holders, mittens and accessories

Kristin Ellis ~ original silver-smithed jewelry

Genoa Soap ~ sixteen varieties of soap, gift sets, bath fizzies

Girl Pie ~ pressed fern ornaments, crocheted animals, headbands, mosaics and more

Green Handle Designs ~ beaded and semi-precious stone jewelry

Infantaisle ~ baby gear including bibs, burp cloths, snack pads and more

Jan’s Gourds ~ decorative hand-painted gourd accessories and bird houses

Brenda Jennings ~ hand-dyed silk scarves, gift bags and wraps

Jennifer Sadler Designs ~ jewelry made with resin, glass and stone beads

Jenny Pope Designs ~ dichroic and fused glass jewelry

Jonathan Juravich ~ metal hand-punched ornaments, recycled key chains, greeting cards

Lark Meadow ~ handmade bound books and prints

Patrice Lehocky ~ purses made from reclaimed materials

Leslie June Designs ~ handmade ceramic pendant jewelry and ornaments

Little Critter Plushies ~ plush toys, pillows and ornaments

MaraM ~ bags and accessories from recycled materials

Mary Moon Designs ~ appliquéd bags, wristlets and accessories

Moon Garden ~ handmade candles, soaps, lotions, lip balm, shea butter and perfumes

Objet Adapté (Saturday only) ~ upcycled vintage feed sack bags and aprons

“Pine”-ing Away (outdoors) ~ evergreen Christmas wreaths and swags

Poshta Design ~ handcrafted paper goods including cards, stationery and bookplates

Eric Rausch ~ pottery, wall tiles and ceramic sculpture

Clinton Reno ~ hand-screened rock posters, t-shirts, journals and stickers

Sparrow Vine ~ handcut one-of-a-kind paper cutouts, cards and ornaments

Sweet Stella Designs ~ sweet polymer accessories

Team Chipmunk ~ children’s clothing made from vintage materials

Ticking Cats ~ watercolor cat clocks, painted wooden boxes and pins

Umbrella Girl Productions ~ sewn stationery, greeting cards, gift cards, hair scarves and pot holders

Vintage Gal Creations ~ accessories découpaged with vintage style images

Vintage Vamp (Sunday only) ~ artisan jewelry incorporating vintage parts

Wholly Craft! ~ an array of hand-crafted items by local artisans

Windy Lane Farm Alpacas ~ knitted and hand-woven alpaca items

With the Grain ~ wheat weavings: ornaments, mobiles and wreaths

With Nature in Mind ~ soap, body butters, herbal bath bags, linen sprays, scrubs and masks

Zebra Pie Gifts ~ glass tile jewelry and 100% soy candles

The North Market Holiday Open House and Craft Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, December 3 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 from 12 – 5 p.m. Admission is free.  For more information, please call the North Market at (614) 463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com. Artisan admissions are closed.

Participating Farms:

Anderson Orchard  We are done for the season. We’ll see you in the Spring!

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have naturally grown beans, candy onions, collard greens, garlic, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, mizuna, mustard greens, peppers, potatoes, radishes, red beets, spinach and delicious red Russian kale (not as bitter as most kale).

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse  We have MUMS in any shade and color you could imagine as well as pumpkins and assorted veggies.

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. 

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, onions, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, tomatoes, zucchini and green beans.

Rhoads Farm Market We will have tomatoes, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, eggplant, peppers, beets and turnips. Soon we will preview our cut and live Christmas trees for sale at North Market. 

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 bittersweet, bunches of hydrangea, potatoes, garlic, lots and lots of peppers and lettuce.

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

Toad Hill Farm   I will have arugula, lettuce mix, head lettuce, mustard, Asian stir fry mix, kale, parsley, potatoes (French fingerling, carola and blossom), winter squash (acorn, kabocha, butternut, delicata, dumpling, spaghetti ), eggplant, 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. Spinach is here!

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

Wishwell Farms Produce  We will bringing tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, acorn squash, spaghetti squash and butternut squash. We have a special on butternut squash this week: buy one, get one free. We will also have other fall items such as pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn. 

Trick or Treat on Sunday

Come one, come all ye tiny ghouls, goblins, transformers and otherwise Halloween-adorned tots. The North Market will host its annual childrens’ Halloween party and trick-or-treat bonanza on Sunday, October 30 from 12-3PM. Your children will enjoy a safe indoor trick-or-treat experience as well as entertainment from face painting to crafts with Columbus Artmobile. Trick-or-treat bags provided and lots of fun to be had by all!

Scheduled Halloween Party activities include:
• North Market merchants open at 12-5PM.
• Trick-or-Treating at the North Market, 12-3PM while candy supplies last
• Mark Wood Fun Show, 12-3PM
• Crafts with the Columbus Artmobile, 12-3PM
• Bounce house on the patio, 12-3PM
• Bugman Enterprises with creepy crawlies, 12-3PM
• Face painting, 12-5PM

Participating Farms:

Anderson Orchard   I’ll have flowers, wreaths of wild viniferous vines entwined with bittersweet and sprigs of bittersweet.

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have naturally grown beans, candy onions, collard greens, garlic, ground cherries, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, mizuna, mustard greens, peppers, potatoes, radishes, spinach 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 as well as pumpkins and assorted veggies.

Honeyrun Farm  We are done for the season and we look forward to seeing you next year!

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. 

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, onions, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, tomatoes, zucchini and green beans.

Rhoads Farm Market . 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 SEVENTEEN 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), 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 greens, celery, sweet potatoes, winter squash, herbs, root vegetables 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, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, cabbage, broccoli, green beans, acorn squash, butternut squash, and spaghetti squash.

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.

Dear North Market Shopper,

While other Farmers’ Markets in town are beginning to wind down, we’re still going strong. And this recent spate of warm weather has provided an extra boost to our growers.

This season started a little late with a cool and rainy Spring, but as the summer has progressed growing conditions have been ideal. So, don’t be surprised when you see some customarily summer produce along with the more traditional Fall offerings.

Additionally, as we don’t have an established end date for our Farmers’ Market, this season you can most likely expect freshly picked produce late into October and possibly into November.

As the holiday season approaches it’s time to start thinking about those special occasions and festive gatherings. It’s never too early to start planning and “shopping” the Market for creative ideas. Every year, we’re the focal point for the finest and freshest local ingredients. This year will be no different.
 

Read the rest of Dave’s note here⇒

Farmers’ Market update for October 8

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 delicious tomatoes, onions, peppers and winter squash.

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

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 be bringing cucumbers, eggplant, 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, okra, onions, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, seedless watermelon, tomatoes, zucchini and green beans.

Quiver Full Farm  We plan to bring Keiffer pears, dried tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, popcorn, granola, pancake mix, chunk honey, honey, whole wheat flour, farm fresh eggs, cornmeal and pears. And we will be sampling pancakes with our homemade pancake mix!

Rhoads Farm Market This week we will have tomatoes (ask about field specials for canning), peppers, eggplant, beets, turnips, butternut squash and possibly a limited supply of Brussels sprouts.

Rock Dove Farm  We will have turnips, fennel, head lettuce, salad mix, eggplant, beets, parsley, sage, lemon mint, mint, and basil.

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

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

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

Toby Run Growers  Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms.

Wayward Seed Farm We’ll have certified organic arugula, celery, daikon radishes, sweet potatoes, winter squash, fall greens, herbs, onions, and leeks. Special guest Jim Budros will be onhand from 10AM-12PM grilling up calcots!

Harvest Festival Schedule of Activities

• Farmers’ Market and Market merchants open at 8 a.m.
• Market to Market breakfast in Dispatch Kitchen, 8 – 10 a.m.
• Cooking demonstrations at Local Matters tent, 9 – 11 a.m.
• Live music by Joey Hebdo, 9 – 11 a.m.
• Face painting, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Free cookies for kids, from Mozart’s Bakery, 10 a.m.
• Mark Wood Cowboy Fun Show, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Autumn crafts with Columbus Artmobile, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Live music by Gipson and Fitz Trio, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Pumpkin Pie contest, 1 p.m.
• Live music by Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk, 1 – 3 p.m.
• Apple pie contest, 2 p.m.
• Live music by Folkwood Players, 3-5 p.m.
 

Market to Market Ride

Ahoy maties! We’re coming down to the final hours to pre-register for the October 8 Market to Market ride for $15. Register online here⇒ until noon Friday.

Choose “Team Zombie” or “Team Pirate” and dress accordingly or choose your own team and costume entirely, but  make sure to get your photo taken at the Nash Imaging Events photo booth at The Hills Market for chances to win additional prizes!

Three cheers for our participating sponsors and organizations: The Hills Market, North Market, B1 Bicycles, Columbus Alive, Columbus Crave Magazine, Crimson Cup Coffee, Columbus Food Adventures, Dine Originals Columbus, The Fawcett Center, FLOW, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Local Matters, Nash Imaging, OEFFA, The Olive Orchard, Open Heart Creatures, Pattycake Bakery, Seagull Bags, Slow Food, Small Business Beanstalk, Snowville Creamery, WCBE: Central Ohio’s NPR Station, Wexner Center for the Arts and Yelp Columbus.

While other Farmers’ Markets in town are beginning to wind down, we’re still going strong. And this recent spate of warm weather has provided an extra boost to our growers.

This season started a little late with a cool and rainy Spring, but as the summer has progressed growing conditions have been ideal. So, don’t be surprised when you see some customarily summer produce along with the more traditional Fall offerings.

Additionally, as we don’t have an established end date for our Farmers’ Market, this season you can most likely expect freshly picked produce late into October and possibly into November.

As the holiday season approaches it’s time to start thinking about those special occasions and festive gatherings. It’s never too early to start planning and “shopping” the Market for creative ideas. Every year, we’re the focal point for the finest and freshest local ingredients. This year will be no different.

Every merchant in every corner of our Market offers something to make your holidays special. From fresh, free range turkey, to unique cheeses and specialty baked goods, North Market should be on your holiday shopping list.

This season we have some newer merchants that can make your holiday planning even more special. Jen and Collin at The Barrel and Bottle have a tremendous selection of craft beers and wines. Seasonal craft beers are hotter than ever and The Barrel and Bottle are specialists in this area. Cindy and Ben at North Market Spices have created a shop that has become a trusted source for local restaurant chefs and adventuresome foodies, as well. They have a complete selection of conventional and unusual seasonings that are served up with a large helping of expert advice. Jeni’s, of course, will have their seasonal flavors and a best-selling cookbook for holiday giving.

As we move from season to season, the Market is always in style. That’s what happens when you focus on fresh, local and seasonal tastes.

It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays and at North Market we always make them special.

Hope to see you at the Market,

Dave Wible

Come one, come all ye tiny ghouls, goblins, transformers and otherwise Halloween-adorned tots. The North Market will host its annual childrens’ Halloween party and trick-or-treat bonanza on Sunday, October 30 from 12-3PM. Your children will enjoy a safe indoor trick-or-treat experience as well as entertainment from face painting to crafts with Columbus Artmobile. Trick-or-treat bags provided and lots of fun to be had by all!

Scheduled Halloween Party activities include:
• North Market merchants open, 12-5PM.
• Trick-or-Treating at the North Market, 12-3PM while candy supplies last
• Mark Wood Fun Show, 12-3PM
• Crafts with the Columbus Artmobile, 12-3PM
• Bounce house on the patio, 12-3PM
• Bugman Enterprises with creepy crawlies, 12-3PM
• Face painting, 12-5PM
The North Market Halloween Party runs Sunday, October 30 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is a free event for all costumed youth from toddlers to twelve-year-olds. For more information, please call the North Market at (614) 463-9664, email info@northmarket.com or visit www.northmarket.com.

The North Market is located on the site of Columbus’ old North Graveyard and has been in operation since 1876. The North Market is Columbus’ only true public market. More than 30 merchants offer a wide variety of fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, flowers and other specialty food items. The Market also provides an international selection of freshly prepared foods, distinctive gifts and personable service from owner/operators. The North Market is open daily and located steps away from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena.

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, 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 delicious tomatoes, onions, peppers and winter squash.

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

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 be bringing cucumbers, eggplant, 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 will be away this week, but we will return on October 8.

Rhoads Farm Market This week we will have tomatoes (ask about field specials for canning), peppers, eggplant, beets, turnips, butternut squash and possibly a limited supply of Brussels sprouts.

Rock Dove Farm  We should have baby turnips, beets, chard,  fennel, kale and sage.

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 FOURTEEN varieties of apples and apple cider!

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

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. Enjoy music by Willie Phoenix from 12-2PM.

Things you should register for on October 8:

(1) The Market to Market Ride on Saturday, October 8. Grab breakfast at the North Market or The Hills Market then hit the Olentangy River Greenway to the market at the opposite end of the trail. Visit with local vendors and organizations along the way to get your passport stamped, then pick up a backpack of goodies and discounts when you reach your destination, oh, and a scoop of Jeni’s Ice Cream too! Registration is $15 in advance (limit 400) and $20 at the door. Register online here⇒

(2) Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home demonstration in the Dispatch Kitchen at the North Market on Saturday, October 8 from 12-2PM. Cost is $10 per person (limit 75) and includes free ice cream tasting! Register online here⇒

(3) The Harvest Festival Pumpkin and Apple Pie Contests. If you make a marvelous pumpkin or apple pie, you should enter it into our Harvest Festival baking contests for a chance to win $100 in North Market gift certificates. The Pumpkin Pie Contest will be held at 1PM and the Apple Pie Contest at 2PM. Limit 15 entries per contest.  Email mmartineau@northmarket.com for more details.

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, 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 delicious tomatoes, onions, peppers and winter squash.

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

Honeyrun Farm  This week we will have lemon verbena, 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, 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 Keiffer pears, 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 tomatoes, 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 Concord grapes and NINE varieties of apples including Cortland, Jonathan and Macintosh. And, of course, apple cider!

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

The North Market Harvest Festival is one of the culminating events of Local Matters Local Foods Week on Saturday, October 8. In addition to our usual extravaganza of harvest produce, baking contests, live music and kids’ activities, as part of their Local Foods Week celebration, Local Matters will do cooking demonstrations in a tent on the farmers’ market plaza.

This festival is a fun one for the kiddies with a plethora of activities and entertainment. Mark Wood will be twisting balloon animals and executing fancy rope tricks. Rita Miller will be on hand for fanciful full face painting. There will be give-aways of cookies and the Columbus Artmobile will offer harvest-inspired craft projects for the kiddies.

Jeni Britton-Bauer will host an ice cream making demonstration in the Dispatch Kitchen at the North Market from 12 – 2 p.m. Jeni will be discussing techniques and recipes from her recently published book, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home. Registration for this limited attendance affair is $10 and available online here⇒. A free book signing will take place in the Dispatch Kitchen following the demonstration at 2 p.m.

Enterprising customers have a couple of opportunities to take home a prize in our Harvest Festival baking contests. In the pumpkin and apple pie contests, entrants are invited to submit their favorite recipe for judging. Each pie competition winner will receive $100 in North Market gift certificates. Second place will receive $50 in North Market gift certificates. Participation is limited to 12 entries per contest. To register or for more information, please email mmartineau@northmarket.com

Scheduled Harvest Festival activities include:
• Farmers’ Market and North Market merchants open at 8 a.m.
• Market to Market breakfast in the Dispatch Kitchen, 8 – 10 a.m.
• Cooking demonstrations at the Local Matters tent, 9 – 11 a.m.
• Live music by Joey Hebdo, 9 – 11 a.m.
• Face painting, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Free pumpkin cookies for the kids, courtesy of Mozart’s Bakery, 10 a.m. while supply lasts.
• Mark Wood Cowboy Fun Show, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Autumn crafts with the Columbus Artmobile, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Live music by Gipson and Fitz Trio, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Ice Cream making demonstration and book signing with Jeni Britton-Bauer in the Dispatch Kitchen, 12 – 3 p.m., registration fee of $10 required.
• Pumpkin Pie contest, 1 p.m.
• Live music by Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk, 1 – 3 p.m.
• Apple pie contest, 2 p.m.
• Live music by Folkwood Players, 3-5 p.m.

The North Market Harvest Festival begins at 8 a.m. and is a free event. For more information or to sign-up for any of the contests, please call the North Market at (614) 463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com.