Participating farms:

Anderson Orchard   I’ll have the first SUNFLOWERS! Plus, lucifer’s tongue, papaya plants, lilies and mixed bouquets.

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have sweet candy onions, tomatoes, green and purple beans, peppers and radishes.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse  Annuals, perennials and hanging baskets.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Somerset Greenhouse  I will have fresh herbs including BASIL, annuals, perennials, squash and zucchini.

Summer Thyme Farm  This Saturday we will be bringing a selection of fresh herbs (BASIL!) and kitchen herb planters along with succulents.

Thomas Family Orchard We will have blueberries and Lodi apples.

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

Toby Run Growers  Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms.

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

Food & Ohio Wine Festival Presented by PNC this weekend!

 

The following wineries from around Ohio will offer select wines by the taste ($1.00 to $4.00 each), glass, bottle and case: Brothers’ Drake Meadery, Columbus; Chalet Debonne Vineyard, Madison; Ferrante Winery, Geneva; Firelands Winery, Sandusky; Henke Winery, Cincinnati; Laurello Vineyards, Geneva; Maize Valley Winery, Hartville; Markko Vineyard, Conneaut; Meranda-Nixon Winery, Ripley; Mon Ami Winery, Port Clinton; Raven’s Glenn Winery, West Lafayette; Soine Vineyards, Powell; St. Joseph Vineyards, Thompson; Stoney Ridge Winery, Bryan; Troutman Vineyards, Wooster; The Winery at Versailles, Versailles; The Winery at Wolf Creek, Norton; Valley Vineyards, Morrow; Viking Vineyard, Kent and Wyandotte Winery, Columbus.

Friday, July 8th - Admission $20 (includes souvenir glass, 10 tasting tickets, $5 North Market certificate). Tickets available at the door and online here⇒
Festival Hours, 7–10 p.m.�

Saturday, July 9th – Tasting admission $5 (includes souvenir glass)
Festival Hours, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.   Saturday schedule of activities available online here⇒

Sunday, July 10th - Tasting admission $5 (includes souvenir glass, tasting tickets available for $.50 each)
Festival Hours, 12–6 p.m.  Sunday schedule of activities available here⇒

Many thanks to our North Market Food & Ohio Wine Festival Presented by PNC sponsors: PNC Bank, Ohio Grape Industries, Master Clean, Columbus Alive, Columbus Crave, Ohio Magazine and YELP.

For the tenth year, the North Market has gathered a collection of Ohio’s finest wineries to celebrate fine local cuisine and vino at the North Market Food & Ohio Wine Festival Presented by PNC. The festival will take place the weekend of July 8-10. Sponsoring organizations include PNC Bank, Ohio Grape Industries, Master Clean, Columbus Alive, Columbus Crave, Ohio Magazine and YELP.

The Food & Ohio Wine Festival will kick-off on Friday night with a special preview party from 7-10 p.m. Tickets to the event are $20 and include a commemorative wine glass, 10 tasting tickets and $5 in Market bucks to spend with market merchants. Proceeds benefit the historic North Market. Columbus celebrities will serve as guest pourers for the wineries. Taking the stage Friday night will be Columbus natives Grace Adele and her Grand Band. The group will be visiting from Nashville where they are endeavoring to break into the music business. Tickets for the Preview Party will be available at the door.

The following wineries from around Ohio will offer select wines by the 2 oz. taste ($1.00 to $4.00 each), glass, bottle and case: Brothers’ Drake Meadery, Columbus; Chalet Debonne Vineyard, Madison; Ferrante Winery, Geneva; Firelands Winery, Sandusky; Henke Winery, Cincinnati; Laurello Vineyards, Geneva; Maize Valley Winery, Hartville; Markko Vineyard, Conneaut; Meranda-Nixon Winery, Ripley; Mon Ami Winery, Port Clinton; Raven’s Glenn Winery, West Lafayette; Soine Vineyards, Powell; St. Joseph Vineyards, Thompson; Stoney Ridge Winery, Bryan; Troutman Vineyards, Wooster; The Winery at Wolf Creek, Norton; Valley Vineyards, Morrow; Viking Vineyard, Kent and Wyandotte Winery, Columbus.

Throughout the weekend there will be live music on two stages and cooking demonstrations. Chefs from local restaurants and North Market merchants will conduct the demonstrations and samplings. Additional activities include the Saturday Farmers Market and a Sunday marketplace featuring local artisans and Ohio Proud vendors.

“The quest to shop locally and eat locally has now moved to drink locally,” said David Wible, Executive Director of the North Market. “The Ohio wine makers that will be in attendance at the festival are the leaders in the Ohio wine movement. You’ll find an amazing selection and depth of quality, and you’ll be supporting yet another locally-based movement. The weekend will provide the perfect opportunity to sample, learn and purchase great wines made right here in Ohio.”

Festival hours are Friday, July 8, 7-10 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 10, 12 – 6 p.m. Preview Party admission is $20. Tickets available at the door.   Saturday and Sunday admission is free. A $5 tasting fee on Saturday and Sunday includes a souvenir glass with tasting tickets available for purchase in any quantity for $.50 apiece. For additional information on the North Market Food and Ohio Wine Festival, please call 614-463-9664.
North Market Food and Ohio Wine Festival Presented by PNC Bank
Schedule of Activities

Friday, July 8th - Admission $20 (includes souvenir glass, 10 tasting tickets, $5 North Market certificate)
Festival Hours, 7–10 p.m.
• 7-10 p.m. Ohio Wineries open for tasting, North Market remains open
• 7-10 p.m. Meet the winemakers, celebrity wine pourers, music by Grace Adele and her Grand Band

Saturday, July 9th – Tasting admission $5 (includes souvenir glass)
Festival Hours, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
• 8 a.m., North Market merchants and Farmers Market, open for business
• 9 a.m.-11 a.m., music by Slate Ridge on the porch
• 11 a.m., Ohio wineries open for tasting
• 10 a.m.-12 p.m., music byIsland Breeze on the Spruce Street stage
• 11 a.m.-4 p.m., face painting
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m., music by Loosely Strung on the porch
• 11 a.m., culinary demonstration by Alana Shock of Alana’s Food & Wine
• 12 p.m., culinary demonstration by David MacLennan of Latitude 41

• 12-2 p.m., music by Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folks on the Spruce Street stage
• 1 p.m.-3 p.m., music by Miss Molly on the porch
• 1 p.m.-4p.m., Mark Wood Cowboy Fun Show
• 1 p.m., culinary demonstration by John Hard of CaJohns Flavor & Fire
• 2 p.m., culinary demonstration by Henry Butcher of Creole Kitchen                                                                 

•2-4 p.m., music by Gipson and Fitz on the Spruce Street stage
• 3 p.m., culinary demonstration by Preston Fitch of Due Amici
• 3-5 p.m., music by Grace Adele on the porch
• 4 p.m., culinary demonstration by Peter Chapman of Martini Modern Italian
• 4-7 p.m., music by Willie Phoenix on the Spruce Street stage
• 5-7 p.m., music byJoey Hebdo on the porch

Sunday, July 10th - Tasting admission $5 (includes souvenir glass)
Festival Hours, 12–6 p.m.
• 12 p.m., North Market merchants, Ohio Proud and Artisan Market open for business and wineries open for tasting
• 12-2 p.m., music by Grace Adele on the Spruce Street Stage
• 12-2 p.m., music by Miss Molly on the porch
• 1 p.m., culinary demonstration by Black Swamp Gourmet

• 1 p.m.–3 p.m., JoyUnspeakable, the living statue as the god of wine
• 12–5 p.m., face painting
• 2 - 4 p.m., CD101 prize wheel, you spin, you win!
• 2 p.m., culinary demonstration by Barrio Tapas
• 2-4 p.m., music by Ira Chaiffetz on the porch
• 2-4 p.m., music by Island Breeze on the Spruce Street stage
• 3 p.m., culinary demonstration by Steve Lawrence of CaJohns Flavor & Fire
• 4–6 p.m., music by Eileen Howard Jazz Trio on the Spruce Street Stage
• 4 p.m., culinary demonstration by  North Market staff
• 4–6 p.m., music by the Shaw Brothers on the porch

Dear North Market Shoppers,

It’s on! While the weather heats up in June and it “feels” like summer, all the traditional gifts of the season don’t really appear until July.

Sweet corn is here, tomatoes, too. Fresh picked fruits and berries, melons not far behind. Zucchini, eggplant and peppers. It’s Farmers Market time!

While our Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning, the real work begins the day before as our community of growers take to their fields to carefully pick only what’s ready for sale the next morning. No industrial coolers, no cross country or international shipping, just fresh, honest and delicious fruits and vegetables from our neighboring counties.

And something else you should know. Everything our growers sell, they grow. That’s not always the case at other markets. Each and every grower has made the commitment to you that what they sell is what they grow. It makes a difference.

July also brings us the North Market Food and Ohio Wine Festival, July 9-11. By far, our biggest and best event of the year, the Ohio Wine Festival gives our shoppers the opportunity to taste a broad selection of locally produced wines. If you’re into buying local, Ohio wine is a great choice.

Inside the Market House things are humming nicely, as well. Omega Artisan Bakery’s sinful cinnamon rolls were just awarded the “Best Breakfast Item” in Ohio by Food Network Magazine (July/August issue). Columbus Monthly’s readers recognized Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams as the Market’s best vendor and the magazine even recognized Taste of Belgium for the best message on Twitter. Our Market to Market bike ride held in October (then repeated this past May 1st with another one coming up October 2nd) was also recognized by Columbus Monthly as the “best bike ride for foodies.”

Lot’s happening at the Market, but would you expect anything less from our nearly 70 growers, bakers, butchers, grocers, and food artisans?

Come on down this July and get a taste of the action.

For the ninth year, the North Market has gathered eighteen of Ohio’s finest wineries to celebrate fine local cuisine and vino at the North Market Food & Ohio Wine Festival Presented by PNC. The festival will take place the weekend of July 9-11. Sponsoring organizations include PNC Bank, Ohio Grape Industries, Master Clean, Ohio Magazine, Yelp and Columbus Alive.

The Food & Ohio Wine Festival will kick-off on Friday night with a special preview party from 7-10 p.m. Tickets to the event are $20 and include a commemorative wine glass, 10 tasting tickets and a $5 North Market gift certificate. Proceeds benefit the historic North Market. Columbus celebrities will serve as guest pourers for the wineries. Men of Steel, a local steel drum band, will lend their cool Caribbean tunes to the festivities. Discount coupons good for $5 off Preview Party admission are available at local PNC branches starting in July. Purchase Preview Party tickets online HERE>

The following wineries from around Ohio will offer select wines by the taste (50 cents to $2.00 each), glass, bottle and case: Chalet Debonne Vineyard, Madison; Ferrante Winery, Geneva; Firelands Winery, Sandusky; Henke Winery, Cincinnati; Laurello Vineyards, Geneva; Maize Valley Winery, Hartville; Markko Vineyard, Conneaut; Meranda-Nixon Winery, Ripley; Mon Ami Winery, Port Clinton; Raven’s Glenn Winery, West Lafayette; Soine Vineyards, Powell; St. Joseph Vineyards, Thompson; Stoney Ridge Winery, Bryan; Troutman Vineyards, Wooster; The Winery at Wolf Creek, Norton; Valley Vineyards, Morrow; Viking Vineyard, Kent and Wyandotte Winery, Columbus.

Throughout the weekend there will be live music on two stages and cooking demonstrations in the well-appointed Ohio Proud mobile kitchen. The kitchen consists of a 24-foot trailer that has the look and feel of a home kitchen with three large screen monitors to display the demonstrations to the audience. Chefs from local restaurants and North Market merchants will conduct the demonstrations and samplings. Additional activities include the Saturday Farmers Market and a Sunday marketplace featuring local artisans and Ohio Proud vendors.

“The quality of Ohio-made wine continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Our festival is the perfect opportunity to sample the offerings from 18 Ohio wineries, so you can see for yourself how great these wines have become,” said David Wible, Executive Director of the North Market. “Eating locally has become part of our everyday routine, now you can drink locally and not have to sacrifice quality or taste.”

Festival hours are Friday, July 9, 7-10 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 11, 1 – 6 p.m. Preview Party admission is $20 with $5 discount coupons available at local PNC Bank branches. Saturday and Sunday admission is free. A $5 tasting fee includes a souvenir glass with tasting tickets available for purchase in any quantity for $.50 apiece. For additional information on the North Market Food and Ohio Wine Festival, please call 614-463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com

Schedule of Activities

Friday, July 9th - Admission $20 (includes souvenir glass, 10 tasting tickets, $5 North Market certificate)

Festival Hours, 7 – 10 p.m.
• 7 – 10 p.m. Ohio Wineries open for tasting, North Market remains open
• 7 – 10 p.m. Meet the winemakers, celebrity wine pourers, music by Men of Steel

Saturday, July 10th – Tasting admission $5 (includes souvenir glass)

Festival Hours, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• 8 a.m., North Market merchants and Farmers Market, open for business
• 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., music by Slate Ridge on the porch
• 10 a.m., Ohio wineries open for tasting
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., music by One More Time String Band on the porch
• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., music by the Gipson & Fitz Trio on Spruce St. stage
• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., face painting
• 11 a.m., culinary demonstration by John Skaggs of Two Caterers and MyCateredTable.com
• 12 p.m., culinary demonstration by David MacLennan of Latitude 41
• 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., music by the Shaw Brothers on the porch
• 1 p.m., culinary demonstration by by John Hard of CaJohns Flavor & Fire
• 12 – 2 p.m., music by Willie Phoenix on the Spruce Street stage
• 2 p.m., culinary demonstration by Henry Butcher Sr. of Creole Kitchen
• 2 – 4 p.m., music by Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folks on Spruce St. stage
• 3 p.m., culinary demonstration by Janel Hedgepeth of Latitude 41
• 3 - 5 p.m., Black Market Belly Dance performs on the porch
• 4 p.m., culinary demonstration by Steve Lawrence of CaJohns Flavor & Fire
• 4 – 7 p.m., music by the Gadabouts on the Spruce Street stage

Sunday, July 11th - Tasting admission $5 (includes souvenir glass)

Festival Hours, 12 – 6 p.m. (wine tasting begins at 1 p.m.)
• 12 p.m., North Market merchants, Ohio Proud and Artisan Market open for business
• 12 – 2 p.m., music by Grace Adele on the porch
• 12 – 2 p.m., music by Island Breeze on the Spruce Street Stage
• 1 p.m., culinary demonstration by Derek Michael of Due Amici
• 12 – 5 p.m., face painting
• 2 - 4 p.m., CD101 prize wheel, you spin, you win!
• 2 p.m., culinary demonstration by Bob Basel of Black Swamp Gourmet
• 2 - 4 p.m., music by the Ken Weaver Trio on the porch
• 2 - 4 p.m., music by the Gipson & Fitz Trio on the Spruce Street stage
• 3 p.m., culinary demonstration by Sally Koepke of Mom’s Gourmet
• 4 – 6 p.m., music by Eileen Howard Jazz Trio on the Spruce Street Stage
• 4 p.m., culinary demonstration by Amy Summers and David Wible, North Market staff
• 4 – 6 p.m., music by the Folkwood Players on the porch