Farmers’  Market opens at 8 a.m.

Participating farms include:
Anderson Orchard: I will be bringing flats of lettuce, coleus and cucumbers.

Blossom Acres Produce: I will be bringing all naturally grown and chemical free tomatoes, garlic scapes, green garlic, kale, lettuce, sugar snap peas, onions, carrots, radishes, summer spinach, squash and zucchini.

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

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse: We will have beets, green onions, kale, mustard and collard greens, radishes, Swiss chard, turnips, hanging baskets and annual plants.

Folck Family Farm: We will have black and red raspberries, honey and fresh peas.

Honeyrun Farm: We will have new Spring honey (just harvested!), Summer, and Fall honey, infused honey, honey sticks, lavender honey sticks, handcrafted soap and beeswax candles. 

K & R Garden Fresh Produce: I will have green beans, greens, sugar snap peas, squash and onions.

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, 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. 

Persinger Farm: I will be bringing broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, kale, okra, onions, romaine lettuce, spinach, yellow squash and zucchini.

Rhoads Farm Market: We will have blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, zuccchini, and cucumbers. Email rhoadsfm@bright.net to reserve berries.

Rock Dove Farm: I will have cilantro, head lettuce, beets, dill, mint, scallions and lambsquarter.

Somerset Greenhouse: I will be bringing: herb plants, perennial plants, annual plants,  hanging baskets and planters, lettuce 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, sedum, strawberry baskets, troughs and moss purses planted up.

Thomas Family Orchard: We will have blueberries and Lodi apples.

Toad Hill Farm: I will have kale, Swiss chard and six varieties of head lettuce.

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

Wayward Seed Farm: We are bringing beets, turnips, greens, lettuce, scallions and herbs.

Wishwell Farms Produce: We will have cabbage, vine ripened greenhouse tomatoes, sweet grape tomatoes, plus lettuce, sugar snap peas, spinach, and possibly collard, mustard and turnip greens, squash and zucchini. 

Senior coupons and EBT cards accepted for produce. 

*Community Festival is this weekend in Goodale Park. Park Street will be closed from Buttles to Swan Street. Goodale will be closed from High Street to Neil Avenue. The North Market parking lot will be reserved for Market customers only during weekend Market hours.

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 12-2PM

Participating artisans and their wares include:

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

Angelflie Design: fine metal jewelry

Artsy Dog Blog: whimsical art and handmade cards

Beads, Stones, Etc. by Olive: crocheted and handmade jewelry, keychains

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

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

Corazon y Manos: jewelry, coasters, crocheted items

Designs by Midnight: jewelry, feather hair decor, embroidery

Destiny & Designs: handcrafted jewelry

Dragon Ikka: spiritual message in Japanese calligraphy

Eric Rausch: ceramic artist

The Forties Revisited: vintage style aprons and kitchen accessories

Genoa Soap:  all natural artisan soap

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

Infantaisle: unique baby shower and toddler gear

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

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

Oodles of Ornaments: personalized ornaments and ceramic gifts

Paisley Pixie Hair Accessories: hair accessories from new and upcycled fabrics 

Rock & Royalty: jewelry and accessories

RockNRoadTripper Design: purses, totes, walker and wheelchair bags

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

Talitha Greene Studios: photography

Uniquely Yours From Stephanie: handmade jewelry

Vintage Vamp: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings

Zebra Pie Gifts: pendants, soy candles and handmade cards

 

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

Community Festival

It’s the 40th annual Community Festival in Goodale Park this weekend. Commonly known as “ComFest” the event is a large, free, non-corporate, music and arts festival. You will find many of your favorite North Market merchants selling food at the event.

The festival was first held in 1972 as a showcase for a collection of community organizations including the Columbus Free Press, Free Health Clinic, Food Co-op, Tenants Union, Crisis Hotline, and Recycling Center. The festival continues to provide a forum for alternative lifestyles and collective activity. Beer from The Columbus Brewing Company is sold in large, colorful mugs to fund the cost of the festival itself and to raise money for community projects and grants. All tips from the beer booths go to homeless shelters.

National Needle Arts Association

The National Needle Arts Trade Show will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center June 23-25. TNNA members keep informed of the latest needlearts industry trends, ideas, products and issues. 2,500 attendees are expected.

Local Brews and Local Foods

Wednesday, June 27 from 4-7PM

Spagio Chef Series Class

Wednesday, June 27 from 6:30-8:30 in the Dispatch Kitchen with Chef Hubert Seifert of Spagio.

$35 per person. 

Buy tickets online now here⇒

For a list of upcoming School of Cooking classes click here⇒

Farmers’ Market opens at 8 a.m.

Grillmasters’ Festival this Saturday!

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

Blossom Acres Produce: I will be bringing all naturally grown and chemical free tomatoes, garlic scapes, green garlic, kale, lettuce, sugar snap peas, onions, carrots, radishes, summer spinach, squash and zucchini.

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

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse: We will have beets, green onions, kale, mustard and collard greens, turnips, hanging baskets and annual plants.

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

Honeyrun Farm: We will have new Spring honey (just harvested!), Summer, and Fall honey, infused honey, honey sticks, lavender honey sticks, handcrafted soap and beeswax candles. 

K & R Garden Fresh Produce: I will have lettuce, greens, peas and onions.

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, 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. 

Persinger Farm: I will be bringing broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, kale, okra, spinach, yellow squash and zucchini.

Rhoads Farm Market: Coming next…blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. Sweet corn is expected June 23rd.

Rock Dove Farm: I will have head lettuce, beets, dill, mint, scallions and lambsquarter.

Somerset Greenhouse: I will be bringing: herb plants, perennial plants, annual plants, heirloom tomato plants, hanging baskets and planters, lettuce 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, sedum, strawberry baskets, troughs and moss purses planted up.

Toad Hill Farm: I will have six varieties of head lettuce.

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

Wayward Seed Farm: We are bringing beets, turnips, greens, lettuce, scallions and herbs.

Wishwell Farms Produce: We will have vine ripened greenhouse 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. 

Grillmasters’ Festival Schedule of Activities

Saturday, June 16

• 8 a.m., Farmers Market opens
• 9 – 11 a.m., music by Slate Ridge (bluegrass)
• 9 a.m., Cooking demonstration by Hannah Curran of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cowboy Fun Show
• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Face Painting by Rita
• 10 a.m., Amateur BBQ Sauce Contest
• 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., music by Miss Molly
• 11 a.m., Cooking demonstration by Brent Bolton of Dutchmasters
• 12 p.m., Thrilla at the Grilla, three chefs face off for the title “BBQ Master”
• 2 – 4 p.m., music by Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk
• 1 p.m., Cooking demonstration by CaJohns Flavor & Fire
• 2 p.m., Cooking demonstration by Aimee Williams of Blue Ribbon Spices
• 3 p.m., Cooking demonstration by Karen Basel of Black Swamp Gourmet 

 

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 wares include:

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

The National Quilting Association will host the 43rd Annual National Quilt Show at the Greater Columbus Convention Center June 14-16. From their website “The National Quilting Association is excited to welcome you to its 43rd Annual Show! As one of the largest non-juried national quilt shows, we are proud to be the longest running quilt exhibition in the country. Each year, we celebrate the creativity, talents and workmanship of all quilters. Whether you exhibit your quilt, take classes, attend the show, or all three, we’re thrilled to have you with us. If this is your first time to participate in the show, Welcome! If you’re returning to the show, Welcome Back!

We are honored to include more than 400 quilts from national and international quilters, Special Exhibits, classes and vendors in the 2012 Show.”

School of Cooking Class: Tropical Summer Menu

Sunday, June 24 ftom 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Dispatch Kitchen at the North Market with Sheri Lisak.  Tickets are $35 per person and you are sure to leave with a full belly and some great recipes. The exceptional menu includes Lime Grilled Chicken, Baked Spicy Rice and Mixed Berry Crostata. Buy tickets online here⇒

Sheri worked at La Belle Pomme Cooking School as the assistant to Betty Rosbottom for 14 years.  She currently test recipes for Betty.  Sheri loves to share her ideas for make ahead menus that feature fresh, seasonal ingredients.

North Market will celebrate its seventh Grillmasters Festival during Father’s Day Weekend. The event will emphasize grilling, techniques and sauces (the smoke) as well as putting a little bite into your recipes with spices and hot sauces (the fire). North Market Grillmasters Festival will take place on Saturday, June 16 and feature special barbeque and fiery foods vendors, cooking demonstrations, culinary contests, live music and entertainment for the kiddies.

Our regular farmers’ market will take place on Saturday and be augmented by special barbeque and fiery foods vendors including Royal Fireworks Sauces. The vendors will be present and you can see them in action along with local chefs at our grilling demonstrations that will boast a host of flavorful grilling recipes. Attendees are invited to watch as recipes are prepared, taste what the presenters have created and take tips to go home and try out on the grill.

On Saturday, customers are invited to demonstrate their BBQ prowess in an Amateur Barbeque Sauce Contest that will be judged by local BBQ sauce makers. First prize is $50 in North Market gift certificates. Returning in the “professional” category is the popular, “Thrilla at the Grilla.” A of trio chefs are given their own hibachis and charcoal then use their imagination as far as what they whip up on the grill. Our discerning judges will choose a champion and the public can taste their creations. The winner will take home the title “Baron of Barbeque” and $200 in North Market gift certificates.

Grillmasters Festival Schedule of Activities
Saturday, June 16
• 8 a.m., Farmers Market opens
• 9 – 11 a.m., music by Slate Ridge (bluegrass)
• 9 a.m., Cooking demonstration by TBD
• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cowboy Fun Show
• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Face Painting by Rita
• 10 a.m., Amateur BBQ Sauce Contest
• 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., music by Miss Molly
• 11 a.m., Cooking demonstration by TBD
• 12 p.m., Thrilla at the Grilla, three chefs face off for the title “Baron of BBQ”
• 1 – 3 p.m., music by Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk
• 1 p.m., Cooking demonstration by TBD
• 2 p.m., Cooking demonstration by TBD
• 3 p.m., Cooking demonstration by TBD
• 4 p.m., Cooking demonstration by TBD
The North Market Grillmasters Festival is a free event on Saturday, June 16 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information or to enter the Amateur BBQ Sauce Contest or Thrilla at the Grilla, please email info@northmarket.com or call the North Market at (614) 463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com.

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

Farmers’ Market begins at 8AM Saturday

Music by Island Breeze Duo 10AM-12PM.  

Participating farms include:
Anderson Orchard: I will be bringing asparagus, hops plants, flats of lettuce, green beans, coleus, cucumbers, peonies and zucchini.
Bridgman Farm: I am bringing lots of plants including heirlooms, hybrids and cherry tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, flowers and everything else you need for your garden!
Folck Family Farm: jams, jellies and strawberries.
Lucky Cat Farm and Bakery:
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 and perhaps some lettuce.
Star Leaf Farm: I will be bringing everlasting succulent bowls perfect for Mother’s Day, 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:
Wishwell Farms Produce: we will have vine ripened green house tomatoes, sweet grape tomatoes, asparagus, herbs and vegetable plants. Hopefully lettuce and spinach next week.

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 12-5PM from May through October peddling their handmade wares.

Music by Willie Phoenix from 12-2PM

Participating artisans and their wares include:

Dotdesign: scarves, t-shirts, jewelry

Apron Gala on Saturday!

Saturday from 7-10PM

Grab your favorite apron and proceed to the North Market to be wined and dined for a fabulous cause: to support the North Market Development Authority, the non-profit organization that runs our public market! Tickets are $75 each. They are available online here⇒, in the Business Office during regular Market hours or at the door this Saturday!

For more information about the Apron Gala, click here⇒

Farmers’ Market begins at 8AM Saturday

Music by Miss Molly 10AM-12PM.
Music by Loosely Strung from 12-2PM.

Participating farms include:
Anderson Orchard: I will be bringing asparagus, hops plants, flats of lettuce, green beans, coleus, cucumbers and zucchini.
Bridgman Farm: I am bringing lots of plants including heirlooms, hybrids and cherry tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, flowers and everything else you need for your garden!
Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse: Annuals, perennials and hanging baskets.
Folck Family Farm: jams, jellies and strawberries.
Honeyrun Farm: we will have Spring, Summer, and Fall honey, infused honey, honey sticks, bee pollen, handcrafted soap, beeswax candles and potted lavender.
Lucky Cat Farm and Bakery:
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 for Mother’s Day weekend.
Somerset Greenhouse: I will have annuals, perennials, herb plants, Mother’s Day planters and lettuce.
Star Leaf Farm: I will be bringing everlasting succulent bowls perfect for Mother’s Day, 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:
Wishwell Farms Produce: we will have vine ripened green house tomatoes, sweet grape tomatoes, asparagus, herbs and vegetable plants. Hopefully lettuce and spinach next week.

Senior coupons and EBT cards accepted for produce.
 

Artisan Sundays

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 Elijah Aaron from 12-2PM

Music by Eric Sconyers from 2-4PM

Participating artists and their wares include:

Batik Creations: batik clothing
Beaniestalk: upcycled leather and suede accessories
Beau and Pearl: handcrated sterling jewelry,organic body care
Black Market: jewelry, scarves, coasters, crocheted items
Carmacazzi: hand-printed, eco-conscious apparel
Clay Street Ceramics: hand painted pottery for all occassions.
Corazon y Manos: jewelry, scarves, coasters, crocheted items
Destiny & Designs: handmade jewelry
Dotdesign: r-shirts, scarves, jewelry
Dragon Ikka: spiritual message in Japanese calligraphy
Green Handle Designs: hand-crafted jewelry, duct tape art
Jennifer’s Custom Designs: handcrafter jewelry
Jewels by Juls: one of a kind jewelry for the one of a kind woman
MQ Design: t-shirt scarves, necklaces, headbands and bangles
Sarah Loch-Test Jewelry: elegantly handcrafted in metal and enamel
Sine Metu Designs: original artisan jewelry and accessories, Judaica
Valerie Long Jewelry: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings
Vintage Vamp Jewelry: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings

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

Dear North Market Shopper,

Shopping trends come and go. Buying behavior and patterns change over time. It’s something that I’ve noticed in my nearly 12 years here at the Market.

Here are some things that I have noticed over time and some tips that might make your shopping visit more pleasurable.

Saturdays are, by far, our busiest shopping day. I’ve noticed that our crowds tend to be arriving later in the morning. We stay busy from late morning through mid-afternoon. My tip is to start your shopping day early (first-thing). We open at 8:00 a.m. and if you get here by 9:00 a.m., you can be assured of the very best choices and a relatively wide-open Market. It also gives you the time for a cup of coffee and delicious baked good to kick off the day.

While we officially open at noon on Sundays, we unlock the doors at 10:00 a.m. for a “soft opening.” Many of our merchants are up and running before noon and it’s a great opportunity to grab a few things while the Market is quiet.

Read the rest of Dave’s note here⇒ 

Note: the Capital City Half-Marathon will take place this Saturday, May 5 with an expected 12,000+ runners. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Scioto Mile Park and finishes at Columbus Commons. The race is expected to impact early morning access to the Market as Vine Street East will have Quarter Marathon runners from approximately 8:10-8:45 and High Street will have Half Marathon runners from 8:40-9:30 a.m. Please plan your trips to the Market accordingly!

Market to Market this Saturday

Market to Market will take place this Saturday, May 5. Registration is $15 in advance (limited to 200 riders per market) and $20 at the door (EXTREMELY limited availability). The cost includes breakfast, a scoop of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream (at either location), an event t-shirt and a drawstring backpack filled with goodies and coupons from both locations with up to $50 worth of savings on Ohio foods. Breakfast will be served at both locations from 8- 10 a.m. to allow for riders to eat and set out on the trail at their leisure. Registration can be made online here⇒ (until the limit of 200 riders for breakfast per market is reached).

Participating organizations and sponsors include: The Hills Market, North Market, B1 Bicycles, Consider Biking, Crimson Cup Coffee, Columbus Food Adventures, Dine Originals, The Drake Union, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Local Matters, Nash Imaging, The Olive Orchard, Organic Green Fix, Pattycake Bakery, Pinchflat, Seagull Bags, Small Business Beanstalk, Snowville Creamery, Slow Food, WCBE: Central Ohio’s NPR Station, Wexner Center for the Arts, Yay Bikes! and Yelp Columbus. 

Farmers’ Market begins Saturday

Since 1979 the North Market Farmers’ Market has been providing the residents of Columbus fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, flowers and more. Join us this Saturday for the opening day of our Farmers’ Market where some of our longtime farms will be joined by Ohio Proud vendors to sell on the plaza.

This Saturday you will find: A Bit of a Bite Salsa, Aimee’s Blue Ribbon Spices, Anderson Orchard, Backroom Coffee Roasters, Bridgman Farm, Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse, Gourmet Farm Girl, Grace’s Mercantile, Honey Run Farm, Lucky Cat Farm and Bakery, Ohio Farm Direct, Rhoads Farm Market, Roger’s Honey, Silver Bridge Coffee Company, Somerset Greenhouse, Star Leaf Farm, Steven’s Bakery and Orchard, Summer Thyme Farm, Sweet Mama’s Gluten Free Goodies, Toad Hill Farm, Valley View Woodlands and Wishwell Farms.

Artisan Sundays begin this week too!

We’ve got an outstanding group of local artisans and crafters who will be selling their handmade wares on the North Market plaza every Sunday from May through October. Things kick off at noon this Sunday with two dozen artisans plus music by Joey Hebdo and the accordion stylings of Marian Funk!

Participating artisans and their products include:

BC Appliqué: guardian angels, appliquéd towels
Backyard Living: custom bird houses, antique barn wood frames, jewelry boards and signs
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.
Dotdesign: jewelry, scarves and t-shirts
Dragon Ikka: spiritual message in Japanese calligraphy
The Forties Revisited: vintage style aprons and kitchen accessories
Green Handle Designs: hand-crafted jewelry, duct tape art
Jam Anarchy: small batch jam featuring unusual flavors
Jewels by Juls: one of a kind jewelry for the one of a kind woman
Rebecca Kuhlman: market bags, totes and messenger bags
MaraM: unique, eco-friendly bags, accessories and artwork
Moon Garden: bath and body products
Margie Ogle: wire-wrapped and fused glass jewelry
Poshta Design: stationery and paper goods
Sew Darn Simple: fabric cases, pouches, purses
SoKava Designs: artisan lampworking beads and jewelry
Valerie Long Jewelry: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings
Vintage Vamp: artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings
With the Grain: traditional wheatweavings, house blessings, and ornaments
 

Cinco de Mayo Fiestaware SALE!

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, The Source by Wasserstrom will feature 20% off all Fiestaware purchases on Saturday! Come in and pick up some brightly colored dinnerware for your Cinco de Mayo fiestas!

Don’t Forget Your Apron Gala Tickets!

Apron Gala, Saturday, May 19

Members of our Host Committee will be selling Apron Gala tickets at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 5 and Saturday, May 12 from 10AM-2PM.

Break out your sewing machine, grab your glue gun and get going on creating and/or decorating your apron for the 16th annual North Market Apron Gala. It’s the official fundraiser for the North Market Development Authority, the non-profit organization that runs your favorite public market. As the title of the event implies, all in attendance are encouraged to wear their favorite apron or create one in honor of the gala! Best male and female aprons will be selected and all guests wearing an apron will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. In case you lack the time and energy to create or decorate your own apron, we’ll make it easy on you: AmyD will be selling her fanciful aprons at the North Market on May 5 and May 12 from 10AM – 2PM (BONUS: get 10% off your apron if you buy a gala ticket from our volunteers stationed with her). The Apron Gala will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person. Buy your Apron Gala tickets online now here⇒

Dear North Market Shopper,

Shopping trends come and go. Buying behavior and patterns change over time. It’s something that I’ve noticed in my nearly 12 years here at the Market.

Here are some things that I have noticed over time and some tips that might make your shopping visit more pleasurable.

Saturdays are, by far, our busiest shopping day. I’ve noticed that our crowds tend to be arriving later in the morning. We stay busy from late morning through mid-afternoon. My tip is to start your shopping day early (first-thing). We open at 8:00 a.m. and if you get here by 9:00 a.m., you can be assured of the very best choices and a relatively wide-open Market. It also gives you the time for a cup of coffee and delicious baked good to kick off the day.

While we officially open at noon on Sundays, we unlock the doors at 10:00 a.m. for a “soft opening.” Many of our merchants are up and running before noon and it’s a great opportunity to grab a few things while the Market is quiet.

“Use” our merchants. In most cases our business owners are the leading experts in what they sell. Cheese, seafood, poultry, produce, baked goods, and meats. We offer the highest quality, best selection and finest expertise in town.

Visit our website to see what’s fresh and available at the Farmers’ Market. And get all the latest Market news.

Buy North Market gift certificates. They make surprisingly great gifts! Redeemable at all merchants and growers, they’re a pleasant surprise and never disappoint. Keep a “stash” around the house for last minute giving.

There’s lot’s going on at the Market these days. 400+ Market to Market bike riders will be here this Saturday. The Apron Gala, our major fund raising event, is coming up May 19th. The farmers are showing up in ever-increasing numbers (a warm Spring means an early season). Artisan Sundays begins this weekend and will continue every Sunday through October. We are bustling with activity and a trip to the Market is always invigorating. I look forward to seeing you here.

Sincerely,

David Wible, Executive Director

Break out your sewing machine, grab your glue gun and get going on creating and/or decorating your apron for the 16th annual North Market Apron Gala. The Apron Gala will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person.

Graze on delightful and delectable appetizers, main tastes and desserts, artfully prepared by our merchants. Enjoy assorted wines, Columbus Brewing Company micro-brews, soft drinks, coffee and tea, plus live music, a silent auction and other entertaining surprises. Prizes will be awarded for the night’s best aprons and special culinary awards to merchants for their gastronomic entries. As an added special treat, Tricia Wheeler, Chef and Editor of Edible Columbus will be creating canapés in the Dispatch Kitchen throughout the evening and giving away copies of her local-foods-centric publication.

An extraordinary silent auction continues to be one of the most popular features of the evening. Up for bid are various themed packages highlighting market merchants, neighborhoods (like Downtown, the Short North, Grandview and German Village), sporting events (Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew, golf), and getaways. Each bundle will contain a host of amenities from theatre tickets and restaurant gift certificates to spa services, gourmet products and hotel stays. Attendees are encouraged to bring their checkbooks or credit cards to take advantage of the unique deals!

As the title of the event implies, all in attendance are encouraged to wear their favorite apron or create one in honor of the gala! Best male and female aprons will be selected and all guests wearing an apron will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. In case you lack the time and energy to create or buy your own apron, we’ll make it easy on you: AmyD will be selling her fanciful aprons at the North Market on May 5 and May 12 from 10AM – 2PM (get 10% off your apron purchase if you buy a gala ticket from our volunteers stationed with her) and commemorative Apron Gala aprons will be available on sale for $15 at the event.

Tickets are available online at www.NorthMarket.com or in person during Market hours in our 2nd floor business office. Heck, you can even call us at (614) 463-9664 and we’ll mail ’em to you.

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 Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena.

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. Our Artisan Sunday event started in 2008 on the first Sunday of the month from May through October. In 2010 we grew to the first and third Sunday of each of those months. Now, Artisan Sunday has proved to be so popular that it has been expanded to take place every Sunday. From May through October the outdoor pavilion will 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 (October 23, 28): fabric bags, art quilts, hand wovens
Alexandra’s Authentics (4th Sundays): uniquely handcrafted jewelry, scarves, totes
Backroom Coffee Roasters (various dates): small batch locally roasted coffee beans
Batik Creations (May 13): batik clothing
BC Appliqué (1st Sundays): guardian angels, appliquéd towels & bibs
Beads, Stones, Etc. by Olive (June 24, July 15): crocheted and handmade jewelry 

Beaniestalk (2nd & 4th Sundays): upcycled leather and suede accessories
Beau and Pearl (every Sunday): handcrated sterling jewelry,organic body care
Big-Caboose (4th Sundays): specializing in baby bottom pieces
Black Cat Designs (3rd Sundays): enamels for your body and home
Black Market (every Sunday): jewelry, coasters, crocheted items
Brad Alexander’s Boxes and Bowls (1st Sundays): handmade wood products, gifts
Bubeez (October 7): mittens, headbands from recycled wool sweaters
Carmacazzi (every Sunday): hand-printed, eco-conscious apparel
ChristinaKristin (May 20): handmade accessories, earrings, necklaces
Clay Creations by Katherine (1st Sundays): hand thrown pottery
Clay Street Ceramics (2nd Sundays): hand painted pottery for all occassions.
Corazon y Manos (every Sunday): jewelry, coasters, crocheted items
Crafty B’s of Bexley (1st Sundays): Bold. Inspired. Talented. Creative. Handmade.
D. Action Productions (various dates):: floral designed hand-rolled beeswax candles
Dotdesign (May Sundays): t-shirts, scarves, lotions
Dragon Ikka (every Sunday): spiritual message in Japanese calligraphy
Eric Rausch Art (3rd Sundays): functional pottery and decorative wonders
The Forties Revisited (May 6): vintage style aprons and accessories
Gallifrey Farm Goatmilk Soap (August 12): goatmilk soaps from fresh local goatmilk
Green Handle Designs (every Sunday): hand-crafted jewelry, duct tape art
Handmade by KarmaCat (various dates): soft toys, snack bags, art cases
Hunter Preston Design (June 3, October 28): graphically designed artwork, cards, prints
In Mind 4 U (various dates): hand painted distressed wood wall art
Infantaisle (4th Sundays): unique baby shower and toddler gear
Jam Anarchy (1st Sundays): small batch jam featuring unusual flavors
Jennifer’s Custom Designs (various dates): accessories for women
Jewels by Juls (every Sunday): one of a kind jewelry for the one of a kind woman
Rebecca Kuhlman (May 6, June 3, July 1): market bags, totes, messenger bags
MaraM (1st Sundays): unique, eco-friendly bags, accessories and artwork
Moon Garden (1st Sundays): soaps, bath and body products, soy candles
New Things from Old Things (June 24, Sept. 2): beach umbrella totes, pedestal dishes
Objet Adapté (1st Sundays): unique, upcycled vintage material bags & accessories
Margie Ogle (1st Sundays): wire wrapped and fused glass jewelry
Poshta Design (1st Sundays): stationery and paper goods
Rock & Royalty (various dates): rocker chic boutique, clothing & accessories
RockNRoadTripper Design (4th Sundays): purses, totes, walker & wheelchair bags
Senta Rousseau-Taylor (3rd Sundays): recycled, eclectic vintage furnishings
Rubbish to Riches (4th Sundays): up-purposed décor utilizing mixed media techniques
Sarah Loch-Test Jewelry (2nd Sundays): elegantly handcrafted in metal and enamel
Sew Darn Simple (1st Sundays): fabric cases, pouches, purses
SoKava Designs (1st Sundays): artisan lampworking beads and jewelry
Sweet Stella Designs (various dates): confectionary jewelry & accessories
toodles to the noodles (June 3, October 28): noodleology style home sewn items
Umbrella Girl Productions (various dates): accessories, housewares, and paper goods!
Una Tia Especial (3rd Sundays): handcrafted jewelry, necklaces, earrings, bracelets
Valerie Long Jewelry (every Sunday): artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings
Vintage Gal Creations (3rd Sundays): vintage découpaged items, jewelry
Vintage Vamp (every Sunday): artisan jewelry with upcycled vintage findings
Windy Lane Alpacas (October): alpaca shawls, scarves, clothing and yarn
With the Grain (1st Sundays): traditional wheatweavings, house blessings, ornaments

Artisan Sundays will be held on the outdoor Farmers’ Market plaza at the North Market weekly from 12 noon until 5 p.m. from May through October. For more information please contact Mary Martineau at 614-463-9664 or mmartineau@northmarket.com.