Participating Farms:

Rhoads Farm Market From our Christmas tree farm, we are bringing fresh cut trees of 5 varieties and in various sizes. Our trees are cut fresh daily and can be ordered to your specific size and type. rhoadsgardencenter.com will preview the quality of our farm and also print a coupon if you cut-your-own in Circleville. Call 740-404-5694 to order a tree for delivery on Saturday. We will also have porch containers designed with fresh greens. 

Thomas Family Orchard We will have nine varieties of apples and apple cider. This is our last week at the North Market for the sesaon!  

Also here this weekend:

Salvation Army will have their red kettle on the porch collecting donations from 10AM-3PM.

Short Stop Youth Center will be roasting chestnuts and grilling brezel pretzel twists and selling them for $1.00 from 10AM-2PM to raise funds for their community-based prevention programs.

North Market Holiday Hours

Friday, December 23 from 9AM-7PM
Saturday, December 24 from 8AM-5PM
Sunday, December 25 CLOSED - MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Monday, December 26 from 9AM-5PM (optional day for merchants)
Tuesday, December 27, 9AM-7PM
Wednesday, December 28, 9AM-7PM
Thursday, December 29, 9AM-7PM
Friday, December 30, 9AM-7PM
Saturday, December 31, 8AM-5PM
Sunday, January 1 CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Monday, January 2, 9AM-5PM (optional day for merchants)

Participating farms:

Rhoads Farm Market From our Christmas tree farm, we are bringing fresh cut trees of 5 varieties and in various sizes. Our trees are cut fresh daily and can be ordered to your specific size and type. rhoadsgardencenter.com will preview the quality of our farm and also print a coupon if you cut-your-own in Circleville. Call 740-404-5694 to order a tree for delivery one of the next 2 Saturdays. We will also have porch containers designed with fresh greens. 

Seibel Tree Farm We will be selling fresh cut Christmas trees from 7AM-noon. Call for special orders by phone at 740-967-0000.
 

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

Wayward Seed Farm  We’ll be bringing certified organic turnips, winter radishes, late season greens, potatoes, winter squash, herbs and leeks.

Also here this weekend:

Salvation Army will have their red kettle on the porch collecting donations from 10AM-3PM.

Short Stop Youth Center will be roasting chestnuts and grilling brezel pretzel twists and selling them for $1.00 from 10AM-2PM to raise funds for their community-based prevention programs.

Charity Newsies will be selling their papers to help clothe needy school children from 9AM-2PM inside the market house.

Kids’ Cookie Decorating this Sunday Sponsored by Mozart’s Bakery

Bring your kids to the Dispatch Kitchen on the second floor of the North Market this Sunday from noon to 2PM and they can put their artistic finishing touches upon cut-out cookies provided by Mozart’s Bakery!

From frosting to colorful sugars and candy sprinkles we’ll have all of the essentials that your cookie artist will need to embellish their holiday cookie to eat on the spot or take home for later! Dispatch Kitchen maven, Robin Davis and Mary Martineau, North Market’s Director of Marketing will be on hand dishing out icing, cookies and decorations.

Participating Farms:

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have candy onions, cilantro, collard greens, garlic,  lettuce, mizuna, mustard greens, parsley, potatoes, radishes, red beets, spinach, Swiss chard, turnips and whole grain baked goods.

Bridgman Farm I’ll have lettuce and radishes.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse  We will have beets, cauliflower, greens, radishes and turnips.

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.

Persinger Farm  This week I will have beets, cabbage, winter squash, gourds, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and turnips.

Rhoads Farm Market We will have brussels sprouts, turnips and sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving and pre-order cut Christmas trees and evergreens. Visit rhoadsgardencenter.com for a brochure of our cut-your-own tree farm.

Rock Dove Farm  We should have carrots, escarole, fennel, Italian dandelion, kale, mint, parsley, radicchio, sage, Swiss chard and turnips.

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

Toad Hill Farm   I will have arugula, chickweed, lettuce mix, head lettuce, kale, parsley, potatoes (French fingerling, carola and blossom), winter squash (kabocha, butternut, delicata, dumpling), Tatsoi, Senposai (both are mild west Asian greens in the cabbage/bok choi family and can be eaten raw or used in soup or light cooking/brazing), ornamental corn and turnips.

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

North Market Holiday Newsletter Now Available!

The 2011 edition of the Holiday Newsletter is now available at your favorite North Market merchant’s stall.  Pick one up now through December while you are visiting the North Market.

This issue includes gift ideas, menu suggestions and a host of recipes to help make your holiday season merry and bright and, of course, delicious! Here’s a sample recipe:

Bacon-Wrapped Dates by Robin Davis from the Dispatch Kitchen

This is a super simple appetizer that’s perfect for a starter at a big dinner party or one of many at a cocktail party.

18   1 x 1/4” sticks Parmesan cheese (from about a ½ pound wedge)
18   pitted dates
6     slices of bacon, cut crosswise into thirds

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Stuff a Parmesan stick into each date. Wrap with bacon. Secure with toothpick. Arrange in a shallow pan. Bake 5 minutes. Using tongs, turn dates over. Cook until bacon is crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

Dear North Market Shopper,

Without question, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. It’s a time when those who are closest come together for a true sharing of the spirit.

We celebrate with family and friends, those who are often closest to us.

With the feast as a focus, why not let our “family,” the family of North Market merchants, make your Thanksgiving the best ever?

Jen and Collin at The Barrel and Bottle have the perfect craft beers and holiday wines.

Annemarie and Jerry at North Market Poultry and Game offer fresh free-range turkey, the best ever.

Cindy and Ben at North Market Spices have a wide array of special seasonings and a brining blend that can take your meal to the next level.

Colleen and Michael at The Greener Grocer offer fresh, local produce for the greatest complementary side dishes.

“Cheese-Mike” offers Columbus the best selection of the finest cheeses anywhere at Curds & Whey.

Read the rest of Dave’s note here⇒

Farmers’ Market update for November 12

Participating Farms:

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have baked goods, candy onions, cilantro, collard greens, garlic,  lettuce, mizuna, mustard greens, parsley, potatoes, radishes, red beets, spinach, Swiss chard, turnips and whole grain baked goods.

Ehmann & Sons Greenhouse  We will have beets, cauliflower, greens, peppers and turnips.

Persinger Farm  This week I will have beets, cabbage, winter squash, gourds, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and turnips.

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 carrots, escarole, fennel, kale, lemon mint, lettuce, mint, parsley, radicchio, sage, scallions, Swiss chard and turnips.

Thomas Family Orchard We will have thirteen 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), 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), ornamental corn and turnips.

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

Bosca Leather Sale

November 18-27 in the Dispatch Kitchen

A year-end sample sale by luxury Bosca Leather Company from Springfield, Ohio. This annual event will be held in the Columbus Dispatch Kitchen on the second floor of the North Market and open during regular Market hours. Find high quality unique leather items at discounted prices including: wallets, purses, gloves, portfolios, brief cases, belts, coats, luggage, key rings and more!

Dear North Market Shopper,

Without question, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. It’s a time when those who are closest come together for a true sharing of the spirit.

We celebrate with family and friends, those who are often closest to us.

With the feast as a focus, why not let our “family,” the family of North Market merchants make your Thanksgiving the best ever?

Jen and Collin at The Barrel and Bottle have the perfect craft beers and holiday wines.

Annemarie and Jerry at North Market Poultry and Game offer fresh free-range turkey, the best ever.

Cindy and Ben at North Market Spices have a wide array of special seasonings and a brining blend that can take your meal to the next level.

Colleen and Michael at The Greener Grocer offer fresh, local produce for the greatest complementary side dishes.

“Cheese-Mike” offers Columbus the best selection of the finest cheeses anywhere at Curds & Whey.

Doug, Angelo and Shawn at The Fish Guys have plenty of fresh oysters for dressing.

Marty and Bob from Market Blooms will make sure that your holiday table is magnificent in every way.

Baked goods from Gay and Luann at Expressly Market Bakery & Bistro and Amy at Omega Artisan Baking are handmade and artisan baked.

Ice Cream from Jeni and her new Sublime Holiday Collection add a flavorful conclusion to a festive gathering.

We’ve said it all along and it’s never been more important, at North Market you buy from people not a store. We serve up high-quality, fresh, local food that comes with a generous helping of free and expert advice.

For those who want Thanksgiving to be a memorable gathering of family and friends, shop North Market.

Sincerely,

David Wible
Executive Director

Participating farms:

Blossom Acres Produce  I will have baked goods,  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 will have beets,greens, peppers and turnips.

Persinger Farm This week I will have winter squash, gourds, sweet potatoes and pumpkins.

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.

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 and radishes. Come visit us in our new location at the north end of the pavilion!

Red Cross Blood Drive

Blood supplies a critically low in Central Ohio right now. You can help out by lending your arm and donating blood. The North Market will be holding a Blood Drive this Saturday, November 5 in the Dispatch Kitchen from 9AM to 3PM. We still have appointments available at 9AM, 9:15AM, 9:45AM, 10:30AM, 11AM and 11:30AM.  If you would like to give blood please email info@northmarket.com with your preferred appointment time, cell phone number, date of birth and your blood type (if you know it). We also take walk-ins so if you are at the North Market feel free to drop in and see if we can accomodate you!

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.

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.

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.