The first Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market will officially open for the season this upcoming weekend.
The first market of the summer is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with vendors setting up shop in Municipal Parking Lot D (formerly Liquidation World parking lot).
Residents and their families are invited to join community leaders and other market supporters for the official ribbon cutting, which will take place at 10:30 a.m. on opening day.
The newly established Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market will feature more than a dozen farmers and vendors selling a wide variety of products, including seasonal fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised poultry and meat, farm-fresh eggs, local honey, and fresh baked breads and other baked goods.
“Farmers’ Markets play a vital role in forming healthy, local food systems,” says Karen Moran, board member, Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market, in a press release. “Earlier this year the Downtown Wallaceburg BIA conducted a survey and the results clearly indicated that the community would support a Farmers’ Market in town. We have worked very hard to secure a number of vendors for the market, and we encourage everyone in the community to come out and support this health and local initiative.”
“We’re all very excited for the official opening of the Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market,” added Madeline Button, student employee, Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market. “Agriculture is such a unique part of this community and having a local farmers’ market is a great way to highlight all the amazing goods local farmers and vendors have to offer.”
Currently, the Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market is scheduled to take place on June 3, July 15 and September 23.
The Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market has been organized by a small group of volunteers and the the Downtown Wallaceburg BIA. As the primary sponsor of the initiative, the Downtown Wallaceburg BIA is committed to promoting and supporting events that will enhance the downtown business area, and benefit the community.
In addition to the fresh produce and other quality items available at the market, downtown businesses will also offer exclusive Market Day Specials to encourage market guests to explore and support other local businesses while they’re in the area.
Visit their Facebook page for more details.
Logo contest winner
Wallaceburg’s Michelle Medd was the winner of the logo contest held by the Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market.
“I just through it together,” Medd said about her winning design.
“I’ve been a graphic designer for about 12 years, so I’ve been doing it for quite a while.”
The prize was a cheque for $250, plus a tote bag filled with local products.
Medd met with Button, along with Rochelle Floin, a member of the Farmer’s Market committee, to claim her prize.
– Photo credit: Dana Haggith
Why only 3 times all summer ?? Where I came from, the Farmers Market was open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays all summer. If you have a Farmers Market every Saturday in that parking lot, consumers will come. Think about that.