Fresh local produce, crafts, and live entertainment return to the downtown core for the 2011 season as the Downtown Market has its grand opening on Sat June 11th. Located at the former bus terminal at 44 University Avenue East the market will feature over 25 vendors including Dockside Fisheries, Hylander Farms (beef) The Fruit Wagon, Our Farm Organics, Nana’s Bakery, Specialty Bakery, Perry Noia the Clown and others. New additions this year include Mimi’s Fruits & Vegetables, The Dutch House Country Market, Terre-Tremblay Farm and more. Organizers are hoping people will not only use the market as a resource for purchasing local produce, baked goods and handmade crafts but utilize it a s regular stop on their Saturday morning travels and use it as a gathering place to connect with friends both old and new.
"The market brings vitality to the core every week. It’s wonderful to see farmers, cyclists, entertainers, families, and others reconnecting each week," says market chair, Natalie Bownes.
Bownes also feels that having the grower on hand is a great incentive for shoppers, "Meeting the person who produced your food is an amazing opportunity to learn more."
Organizers have a variety of special events planned throughout the season and the second Saturday of each month will be earmarked for special events.
· June 11 – Opening Day
· July 9 – Love Your City
· August 13 – Healthy Lifestyles Day
· September 10 – Pets on Parade
· October 8 – Closing Day Celebration
So come on downtown and experience the best Essex County has to offer. For more info contact: Tristan Fehrenbach (tristan@downtownfarmersmarket.ca) or Natalie Bownes (natalie@downtownfarmersmarket.ca) Phone: (519) 915-9498
"The market brings vitality to the core every week. It’s wonderful to see farmers, cyclists, entertainers, families, and others reconnecting each week," says market chair, Natalie Bownes.
Bownes also feels that having the grower on hand is a great incentive for shoppers, "Meeting the person who produced your food is an amazing opportunity to learn more."
Organizers have a variety of special events planned throughout the season and the second Saturday of each month will be earmarked for special events.
· June 11 – Opening Day
· July 9 – Love Your City
· August 13 – Healthy Lifestyles Day
· September 10 – Pets on Parade
· October 8 – Closing Day Celebration
So come on downtown and experience the best Essex County has to offer. For more info contact: Tristan Fehrenbach (tristan@downtownfarmersmarket.ca) or Natalie Bownes (natalie@downtownfarmersmarket.ca) Phone: (519) 915-9498
