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Mariemont Farmers Market Returns for the Summer B y Joan Welsh Warmer weather has us thinking about the delicious bounty from local farms. Fortunately our Mariemont Farmers Market is returning for a second season. Organizer, resident Leah Geldbaugh, reports the biggest change will be the new market day of Wednesday. Beginning on Wednesday, June 4 our market will run through Wednesday, September 3 at the Mariemont Elementary School parking lot from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Building on last year, Leah hopes to provide our community with a market with even more variety. Last year’s market had 20 vendors. This season Leah hopes to attract more. This year vendors will be
required to pay a participation fee. Ideally, vendors will be growing or making their own products. The Farmers Market is not a craft fair or resale market. Vendor fees will assist with advertising and encourage vendors to participate the entire season. The most popular vendors last year were those selling produce, organic meat, and hummus. The Dilly Café booth was also well received. “It would be wonderful if more local restaurants participated,” Leah said. The new date of Wednesday was chosen so as not to compete with the Thursday market in Madeira. Did you realize food vendors must carry their own liability insurance? This helps protect us as consumers. The Health Department must also inspect the Market
The Mariemont Farmers Market returns in June. Photo by Ron Schroeder Th e
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to ensure that it meets quality standards. Leah plans to have one booth set aside each week where children can sell non-food items they have made. She also envisions inviting musicians to play during Market times. To get up-to-the-minute information about the Market be sure to “like” the Mariemont Farmers Market Facebook page. The Facebook page will update you on what vendors and special activities will be happening on our summertime Wednesdays. If you would like to volunteer to assist with this season’s Market, have suggestions, or would like to participate as a vendor, you may contact Leah at leahgeld2@yahoo.com. Let’s all support our local purveyors at this season’s Market!