MOUNT VERNON – Outdoor shopping returns downtown as the Mount Vernon Farmers Market opens the 2022 season Saturday, May 7, on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon.
Vendors will be placed on both sides of the sidewalks and on the perimeters of the square.
More than 25 vendors will offer locally grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers. Shoppers will also find eggs, honey, breads, gluten free baked goods, nut brittle, maple syrup, goat milk soap, unique jellies and more.
“We’re thrilled to welcome vendors selling eggs, beef, pork, and lamb this year,” Market Coordinator Marty Trese said. “And our long time produce vendors have been busy planting and preparing for the
growing season.”
The market enriches the community by providing shoppers the opportunity to interact with those who grow their food. Local food is fresher, better for the environment, has less waste and plastic packaging, and improves the local economy.
The market prides itself on encouraging shoppers of all income levels to participate. SNAP incentives are available as well as Produce Perks, WIC, and programs for seniors. The popular Eat Fresh, Eat Local program from the Knox County Task Force for Older Adults will begin in June. Stop by the market information booth for details on these incentive programs.
Parking will be available around the square and in nearby lots.
2022 vendors include:
Sue’s Herbs and Jellies
M & M Sugar Shack
Honey Bee Acres
Wesco Produce
The Least of These
Veggies and Eggs by Dan
Green Valley Sweet Corn
Yankee Street Garlic
Simply Sweets
Eva Brisker
Angry Acres
Moxley Family Produce
Sweets on Saratoga
Nunda Valley Produce
Gleeson Acres
Community Roots
Knox Berry Farm
Sigler Bakery
Glen Hill Orchard
Sweet Grass Dairy
Bel House Farms
Nimby Acre Fiber Art
Lucky 13 Kettle Corn
Hopewell Farm
Bee Kind Acres
Green Valley Acres
Knead More Bread
Jules Jams
Grace Farmstead
The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is governed by a board of directors in conjunction with Ohio State University Extension, Knox County. For more information contact Market Coordinator Marty Trese at 740-501-7019 or by email at Farmersmarketmountvernon@gmail.com. Follow the market on Facebook and Instagram. The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is a member of the Ohio Farmers Market Coalition.
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