The North Union Farmers Market (NUFM) at Shaker Square kicks off this Saturday, April 3, from 8am-12pm and the NUFM at Crocker Park starts next Saturday, April 10 from 9am-1pm. Both will continue to run every Saturday, rain or shine, until Winter.
Even though the bulk of produce grown in this area hasn't even been planted yet, there will still be plenty of great things to buy at the market. Are you planning to dye eggs for Easter? Why not buy the best eggs you'll ever taste from Plum Creek Farm? Planning to make lamb for Easter dinner? Check out The Great American Lamb Company. Get there early and you might even find some ramps or other foraged goodies! Some other examples of things you'll be able to find are locally grown spring greens, lettuce, mushrooms, maple syrup, apples and grassfed beef, heritage pork, & poultry.
Details from the North Union Farmer's Market e-newsletter (join their newsletter here):
Saturday, April 3, 8am to Noon on Historic Shaker Square
Featuring:
Annual Blessing of the Market
Plus, spring flowers!
Sheep Shearing
Live Alpacas from Alpaca Meadows
Chef at the Market Brian Doyle from Danny's Organic Marketplace (I will have some more exciting news from Brian soon)
Life Music from 3 Sheets to the Wind brought to you by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture
Free $100 Market Basket Raffle
Live Capoeira Demonstrations
And, of course, the finest local fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, baked goods and more! The market will have an abundance of EGGS for your Easter holiday, spring greens, lettuce, mushrooms, maple syrup, apples and grassfed beef, heritage pork, poultry, lamb...all from your friendly local farmers!
Plus, spring flowers!
Hi Dave - can't wait until tomorrow's market - thanks for posting this - there's lots of honey to be had at our canopy - will see you there. Oh, and a note on the Ramps... i heard that the 'ramp season' doesn't official begin until 4-15 - but then again you never know when they'll pop up at the market. A friend of mine has her Ramp Permit for 2010....she'll have them (probably at my stand) when they're up.
ReplyDeleteA ramp permit, what is that?
ReplyDeleteRamps started early this year thanks to the warm temps in March. They are already on the menu at The Greenhouse Tavern and my Dad said they are growing all over the place at his house. I will be digging some very soon!
See you tomorrow.