Celebrate National Farmers Market Week With Us! Petting Zoo, Stilt Walkers, Chalk Art, Photo Contest & More!
Every Saturday, May through October (closed Sept 14), 8am to Noon, in Downtown Historic Worthington!
Celebrate National Farmer Market Week With Us!
This Saturday wraps up a week of celebration, special events and community activities all across the country in honor of National Farmers Market Week and everyone who helps make our markets a reality week after week. Join the celebration and check out all the fun — and, of course, stock up on the freshest food in town!
Bring the Farm to You — Petting Zoo
Visit the petting zoo on the Southeast Village Green, 8am to Noon! Get up close and personal with a menagerie of farm animals, take some awesome pics, and create priceless family memories!
LivLove Arts — Stilt Walkers
These amazing giants will be traversing the market in colorful costumes spreading joy and welcoming everyone to the celebration. Be sure to snag a photo or two!
Snap, Tag & Win!
Stop by the market information booth located on the southeast corner of High Street and New England Avenue and use our special photo frame to show us your market haul for the day, post to our Instagram page and you’ll be entered to win $25 in market tokens!
Special Kids Activity — Sidewalk Chalk Art
We sectioned off an area of New England Avenue next to the market van just for the kiddos to show off their talent and artistry with sidewalk chalk! We supply the chalk, they bring the inspiration!
THIS WEEK’S PARTICIPATING VENDORS
MARKET MAP
Farmers Markets Don’t Just Happen!
Farmers markets don't just happen without MARKET OPERATORS. While no two farmers markets are the same, all farmers markets are managed and require huge amounts of work behind the scenes to thrive. From navigating local laws and codes, building vendor relationships, to troubleshooting technical issues, marketing, and physically setting up the market.
Farmers markets don't just happen without VENDORS. Farmers, ranchers, artisans and other producers make up the vast network of people who rely on farmers markets for their economic livelihoods. Vendors make up the heart and character of every market and it's thanks to their dedication to farm-direct outlets that farmers markets serve as a hub for local food systems in communities across the country.
Farmers markets don't just happen without CUSTOMERS. Every single person who supports a farmers market is helping the market thrive! Without visitors who come out (rain or shine, baby!) farmers markets could not come back week after week. Farmers markets are truly a collective affair and wouldn't be possible without every single community member.
PRODUCER NEWS
Angie’s Rainbow Cookies, Booth #68, East New England Avenue
MENU ALERT! Pumpkin Bars AND Rainbow Cookie Stuffed Cheesecake are BACKKKK!!!
Crust X Crumb Bakehouse, Booth #33, West High Street (in front of La Chatelaine)
Sourdough Dog Biscuits….cold fermented for 48 hours, made with organic pumpkin, organic peanut butter, as well as locally milled Red Fife from @localmillers. Yummy for the tummy.
The Local Grind, Booth #11, Southwest Village Green
Well look who returned to the #1 Farmer's Market in America!
Our beloved Dandelion & Honey has come back with a new twist!
Now infused with anti-inflammatory Turmeric & combined with raw Ohio wildflower honey, this face & body bar is sure to nourish your skin to the fullest!
Silver Bridge Coffee, Booth #65, Dewey’s Pizza Plaza
Farmer's Market Round Up
This is the last week for Coconut Creme & S'more at the farmers markets. Next week starts Pumpkin Spice season! Stock up!
Grab those totes, market fans! It's almost time for the #1 Farmers Market in the country. Join us in Old Worthington on Saturday mornings from 8AM to noon. Who knows, you may even see @thatsandwichdude !
And, remember - you can take our Market Shuttle by parking at 6700 High Street, and it will drop you off at the north end of the market. It runs to and from the market every 15 minutes starting at 7:45AM. Jump on!
Join the Worthington Farmers Market Volunteer Team!
Contact us at experienceworthington.com/volunteer to learn more about the fun and perks of working at the #1 Farmers Market in the country!
Food Truck: Broke Johnny & McGinnis Grill
This week we’ll have TWO outstanding food trucks to help us celebrate National Farmers Market Week — both with delicious food and amazing breakfast specials.
Find Broke Johnny in front of US Bank and McGinnis Grill in front of the Post Office!
Community Table - SWACO Save More Than Food
Nearly a million pounds of wasted food is landfilled every single day in Franklin County. There are a million better uses for that food, so we’ve worked with partners to update the Food Waste Action Plan to drive solutions to reach our shared food waste reduction goals. Learn about the work planned for the year ahead at www.swaco.org/PlanUpdate. Learn more at Booth #84 in the Graeter’s parking lot.
Community Table — Thomas Worthington High School Marching Band
Help support our local high school by purchasing a ticket for their raffle! Find them in Booth #1 on the Southwest Village Green.
TWHS Marching Band is the largest co-curricular organization at TWHS and is active during the FALL sports season. This award-winning band has qualified for the OMEA State Finals for well over a decade and is is the most visible band in the high school during the fall season and represents TWHS with outstanding quality across the United States. The band performs at 10 football games, a couple of parades, a couple of OMEA competition weekends, and the OMEA State Finals.
SNAP/EBT & Produce Perks
This Lil’ Piggy Went to Market . . .
Calling all pint-size super sleuths! A little piggy told us an old friend will be popping up at the market this weekend. You never know where you’ll find Penny the Pig! Scope out her hiding place and return her to the information booth for a sweet reward!
SAVE THE DATES!
Sunday, August 11
End of Summer Fair
Wednesday, August 14, 6-8pm
Dairy Queen Cruise-In
Thursday, August 22, 6pm
Foris Extraordinary Meats & Black Radish Creamery
Wine & Charcuterie Tasting
Sunday Fundays All Season Long!
Saturday, September 14
Worthington Chamber of Commerce “Old Worthington Market Day.”
NOTE: There is NO Farmers Market on September 14
Sunday, October 12 & 19
Native Tree Giveaway
