Thursday, February 27, 2020

Off-season Farmers Markets are planned at Summit

It may still be February, but the Farmers Market in Canton will soon be open for business.
The Farmers Market will open with special off-season markets on Sunday, March 22 and April 26. The markets will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in the Banquet Center at the Summit on the Park, located at 46000 Summit Parkway.
A variety of local food growers and producers have signed on to participate in the off-season markets, including: Pick Michigan - featuring produce, eggs, and tortillas; Kapnick Orchards - featuring apples, apple cider, and baked goods; Simply Gourmet Fresh - featuring salsa, chips, and gourmet butter;
Golden Wheat - featuring croissant, savory sandwich, and baguettes;  The Cheese People of Grand Rapids - featuring cheese; Boblin Honey- featuring honey; Spicegrrrl LLC - featuring spices; The Pasta Shop Plymouth - featuring pasta and sauce; Vogue Booge - featuring soy candles; Baubles by Barb - featuring jewelry; Donna Beckerleg - featuring kids crafts, American Girl Doll clothes, and coasters; Deliteacious - featuring loose leaf tea and tea blends, giftsets and More….- featuring baked goods; and Valganics Handcrafted Soaps - featuring body care items.
“We're always excited to bring back our off-season markets to the Summit on the Park” said Canton Farmers Market Coordinator Anne Driscoll. “Our goal with these indoor markets is to create a unique shopping experience for our patrons, while supporting our local farmers and producers who help enable us to provide access to fresh, healthy food sources.”
Bridge Card and Double Up Food Bucks transactions will also be accepted.  Tokens may be purchased at the Canton Leisure Services table.
 Plenty of parking is typically available towards the rear of the Summit parking lot. Market-goers are encouraged to enter through the banquet doors.
All of the indoor Off Season Farmers Markets will pick up where the outdoor regular season of the Canton Farmers Market left off.
The new season of the outdoor Canton Farmers Market will re-open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 10 through Oct. 4 in Preservation Park, located at 500 N. Ridge Road, Canton.
For additional Canton Farmers Market information,visit www.canton-mi.org/496 or contact Driscoll at cantonfarmersmarket@canton-mi.org or by calling (734) 394-5375.