A Note From Dave

"Local" is not a movement it's mainstream!

I had the opportunity to speak at a conference in Greenville hosted by Heritage Ohio. The subject of the gathering was, "Nourishing Downtown, Connecting Local Foods to Downtowns."

Every time you have to give a talk it causes you to slow down and do a little research about the topic. It also gives you the opportunity to think a little more clearly about why exactly the hosts have asked you to speak.

The meeting was attended by downtown planners, chamber leaders, farmers market organizers and main street managers from all over the state.

While it's always great to talk about the Market and our role in the community, but it was also inspiring to see such widespread support and understanding of "local." It's no longer a "movement," it's really become mainstream.

Read the rest of Dave's wisdom here »

Cinco D'Ohio Festival coming right up!

Since every bar in Columbus co-opts Cinco de Mayo into a massive margarita party, the North Market concluded that we could craft our own local concept for the holiday and concocted the Cinco D’Ohio Festival.

Join us for our third annual Cinco D’Ohio Festival at the North Market on Saturday, May 2nd. Ohio farmers, Ohio Proud vendors and their homegrown and home-state created products will be celebrated with a little fiesta flamboyance.

Get the Details on Cinco D’Ohio here »

Artisan Sundays begin May 3

We can’t help it. Supporting small, independent local businesses is just in our DNA here at the North Market. So not only are we bringing back Artisan Sundays on the first Sunday of every month from May through October, but we’ve added local artisans and crafters on the third Sunday as well! Now you can stock up on homemade, handcrafted gifts and goodies along with local foodstuffs while doing your weekend market shopping.

Check out which local artisans are participating on May 3 »

Chef Series Class: Columbus Brewing Company

Wednesday, May 13, 6:30-8:30p.m.

Combine one stellar chef and one ace brewmaster and what do you get? One fabulous Chef Series class! Columbus Brewing Company's Chef, Brian Cook, and brewmaster, Eric Bean, work in tandem to create a menu that pairs well with the beers CBC concocts right downtown in the Bewery District.

Special offer for newsletter recipients:

$10 off regular class price of $60...just mention this newsletter when you register!

Apron Gala tickets on sale now!

Saturday, May 16, 7:00-10:00 p.m.

It's a GALA and we've solved your "What do I wear?" dilemma!

Grab your prettiest/coolest/funniest/weirdest or wackiest apron and join us for an extraordinary culinary tour.

Graze on delightful and delectable appetizers, main tastes and desserts, all 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 wildly entertaining surprises. Prizes awarded for the night's best aprons. Tickets $75 per person.

Buy your Apron Gala tickets online now »