FIRST SUMMER MARKET - SATURDAY, JUNE 4th
I am pleased to announce the start of the Summer Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 4th!
Join us in the Mural Parking Lot (81 West Main Street, Wilmington) from 8:30 am - Noon for the first market of the season. The Market begins its weekly schedule from June through October - so we will be there every Saturday morning AND every Wednesday afternoon beginning Wednesday, June 8th. In order to accommodate to the "after work" crowd, our NEW Wednesday hours are now 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
We have a great vendor group this year with both new and returning producers, who will provide you with a diverse variety of the freshest, tastiest local products and unique artisan goods throughout the season.
Our 2011 vendors include:
BETHEL LN. FARMS - WE WELCOME EBT!
BOB WEBB FARMS
- WE WELCOME EBT!
THE BREAD LADY (NEW) - WE WELCOME EBT!
DUTCH CREEK ARTS
(NEW)
THE FARMER'S WIFE
(NEW)
HENSON FAMILY FARM
(NEW) - WE WELCOME EBT!
PICKARD FARMS GARDEN DELIGHTS - WE WELCOME EBT!
PLUM BROKE FARM
(NEW)
TAYLOR’S TUNIS
- WE WELCOME EBT!WALNUT RIDGE ACRES
(NEW)
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I am excited to announce several new developments for the 2011 Summer Farmers' Market, especially the launch of our new Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program and our fun-filled events schedule.
EBT PROGRAM:
Beginning on June 4th, the Farmers' Market will now accept SNAP food assistance benefits (aka food stamps) like cash for applicable food items from authorized vendors. This exciting development makes the Farmers' Market a more accessible and affordable source of fresh, local, nutritious food for all community members.
To find out more about the EBT program, please call Dessie at 937-382-6661 ext 488, check out our "EBT" page, or download our EBT brochure HERE.
EVENTS SCHEDULE:
The 2011 summer season is going to be full of fun & FREE events that the whole family will enjoy.
This June, the Market features the following events:
Saturday, June 4th: OPENING DAY!
Welcome back to the Summer Market! Visit with your returning favorites & meet the newest additions to our great vendor group. Experience the launch of our new EBT program & enjoy live music from Clinton Co. Live from 10 am - Noon.
Wednesday, June 8th—FIRST WEEKDAY MARKET!
Check out our new Wednesday evening hours! Featuring story time with the Wilmington Public Library (6—7 pm).
Saturday, June 11th—SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER
Featuring a FREE yoga class from Main Street Yoga (9—10 am) & a FREE Zumba class from Get Fit (11 am—Noon).
Saturday, June 18th—SPRING INTO SUMMER COOKING
Make the most of your produce with preparation & preservation tips & techniques from the Clinton Co. Homemakers.
Saturday, June 25th— FAMILY FUN DAY
Featuring story time with the Wilmington Public Library (10—11 am), reptile presentation & crafts by Ohio Naturalist Surrey Laskey (11 am—Noon), & food fun with Grow Food, Grow Hope.
*Events are subject to change.
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If you have any questions or would like more information about the Clinton County Farmers' Market, please contact me at 937-382-6661 ext 488 or email "dessie@clintoncountyfarmersmarket.com ."
I would like to thank our 2011 Farmers' Market sponsors:
The South Street Gallery, Clinton County Open Lands, National Bank & Trust, the General Denver Hotel, Deb's Health Den, Wilmington First Baptist Church, First Church of God, For a Song & a Story, Littleton Respiratory Homecare, Main Street Yoga Center, Patterry, Swindler and Sons Florists, and Vaughn's Auto Services.
From all of us at the Farmers' Market, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Market for a great summer season!
Sincerely,
Dessie Buchanan
