When Various Markets Start

**lisathewaitress** · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject: When Various Markets Start

This is reprinted from my site; please let me know if there are any other markets you are aware of.

North Market: There are already a few vendors at the North Market, so I suppose it's safe to say they have already begun. Again, it's mostly herbs, greens, and plants at this time. The first major market event will be Cinco d'Ohio, which takes place May 3rd. Cinco d'Ohio is an event which highlights all sort of great Ohio products. And the next day, Sunday May 4th, is the first of a new event at the market: Artisan Sundays. The market will be teaming up with local Ohio craftspeople on the first Sunday of each month. It's a great chance to get out and buy some super cool locally-made items. And, of course, May 17th is the Apron Gala, the Market's annual fundraiser which includes lots of local food, beer and wine.

Worthington Farmer's Market: there is one more Worthington Winter market. The last scheduled market is April 26th. The regular market begins Saturday, May 10th with the Plant Fest. This is early in the season, so usually you might expect to find a lot of greens and herbs, and tons of plants for planting.

Clintonville Farmer's Market: there is a preview of the market on Saturday, May 3rd, where farmers will be bringing plants to start your own garden. There will also be some early Spring veggies. The regular market begins Saturday, May 24th.

Pearl Alley Farmer's Market: there have been some shake ups at the Pearl Alley Market over the past year. I'm not quite sure what is going on, because their website hasn't been updated since 2007, but last year they started June 1st, so let's just say it's they'll maybe begin the first Friday in June. If you know that to be otherwise, please let me know. The Pearl Alley Market is a weekday market - it takes place from 10:30a - 2p on Tuesdays and Fridays. This market includes artisans as well as farmers and food producers.

Westerville Farmer's Market: takes place in downtown Westerville on Wednesday afternoons from 3p - 6p. The first market will take place on Wednesday, May 7th.

The Bexley Farmer's Market: takes place across from Capital University on Saturday mornings beginning at 10am. Again, the website is not updated, but last year in began on July 14, so, let's say a reasonable guess is July 12th? Again, if you know, please let me know.
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arimou0 · Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Columbus, Ohio

I have only been to the North Market and this year I really want to start buying locally grown food. Thanks for the info!

Lleian · Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Bexley, OH

I'm excited! I have a 1/3 of a CSA share (I split one share with 2 co-workers) this year.

torlocgirl · Joined: 07 May 2008 Posts: 1

What time does the Worthington market actually open Question

**lisathewaitress** · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: Worthington hours?

joev · Joined: 05 May 2008 Posts: 11

I hope the Pearl Alley folks are able to work out their issues in time for June! That market is the only reason I ever have cash on me.

EarlyBirdKate · Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 9

I just checked the Pearl Alley website and it says the first market is July 10th. Doesn't that seem really late? Oh well, I'm just glad they're having it again.

**lisathewaitress** · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 1:02 am Post subject:

It does seem a little late; I can't remember when they started last year, but seems to me it was June. HM.

I love the Pearl Alley market, and I second the hope that they work their issues out. when you go down there and a band is playing, and all of the vendors are out, you really feel like you are in a big city. I love to go down there and get some El Arepazo to go, and then a slice of My Mama's Sweet Potato Pie and eat that first, and then my arepas. Yum. The only bad thing is if you buy too much and have to lug it 4 blocks away to your car!
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