Expanded hours this year means more time to find your favorite vendors and perhaps discover some new ones. Formerly running from 5-7 p.m., new hours are 4-7 p.m., every Tuesday from June 2 through Sept. 29.
“We have just seen such an increase in traffic, we felt an earlier start would give patrons more time to shop all of our talented vendors,” said Karen Hamilton, market president. “More and more people see us starting to set up and pull over to see what everyone has to offer!”
Merriam Webster defines a farmers market as a physical, recurring retail marketplace where agricultural producers sell food and farm products directly to consumers. These markets typically feature local growers selling fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and plants, cutting out middlemen to emphasize community connection and fresh, seasonal food.
“Our market welcomes any vendor who grows, makes, bakes, cans or creates their own goods. It’s been our longest standing ‘rule’ of the market, although we are always wanting more produce!” Hamilton said. “We have had more creatives reach out over the winter and look forward to even more vendors and food trucks!”
The market is located in Whiteside Park, along Sheridan Street and 7th Avenue.
If you are interested in joining the market, stop by to chat with Hamilton at the Beyond Nuts trailer during or before the market, or email elymnfarmersmarket@ gmail.com Follow @elymnfarmersmarket on Facebook.
