Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 31st Market Report

I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry, and I see summer – its dust and lowering skies. [Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye]

Such a pleasant, farm fresh day ahead in Uptown Westerville!

The weather forecast is similar to yesterday's - sunshine and some clouds, temperatures in the 70s, a breeze, and low humidity. There is a slight chance of a shower around noon and around 2 p.m. We think it's a good afternoon to visit the farmers' market.We are looking forward to a pleasant afternoon that's just right for a visit to the farmers' market.

This week's Line-up: Doran's Family Farm, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, Made Without Grain, Pleiades Maple Products, Miss Cristy's Bakery, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Sauces and Salsas, The Crazy Cucumber, Kingdom Fish, Fox Hollow Garden, Bildsten Landscape, Brown Brothers Farms, J-Pops, Ohio City Pasta, and Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods.

This week's community partner is Westerville Public Library.

A Market Wednesday tradition - Meza Wine Shop, 48 N. State (just steps south of the market), offers a specially-priced Market Wednesday cocktail during market hours. Stop by Meza to browse, visit, and shop - ask about wine pairing ideas for your favorite market fare.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. From May to October, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m @ the corner of N. State and E. Home Streets in Uptown Westerville.

Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.

Thanks for giving us the business!! Greatly appreciated!

See you at the market!

Pictured: Hummus from Fox Hollow Garden

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Welcome Brown Brothers Farms

Welcome, Brown Brothers Farms of Paris, Ohio!

Brown Brothers Farms Market Fare: Fresh Eggs, Chicken, Turkey.

Whole Chicken, Whole Cut-up Chicken, Split Chicken Breast, Leg Quarters, Thighs, Drumsticks, Chicken Halves, Wings, Boneless Thigh, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Ground Chicken, Chicken Pattys, Chicken Tenders, Chicken Backs, Chicken Feet, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Gizzards, Chicken Livers, Chicken Skin.

Chicken or Turkey Sausage: Mild Italian, Cajun, Green Onion, Fresh Kielbasa, Maple Breakfast.

Whole Turkey, Ground Turkey, Turkey Thighs, Turkey Drumsticks, Turkey Wings, Turkey Livers, Turkey Hearts, Turkey Gizzards, TurkeyTenders, Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast, Tur-Duck-Hen, Turkey Roll, Turkey Pattys.
 

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 24th Market Report

Sunny days give us happiness; stormy days give us wisdom. [Mehmet Murat Ildan]

Well, this afternoon's market may end up being a weather adventure!

Best part of a rainy day at the market - little kids and puddles! We hope you'll pack the galoshes and the 'brellas and, even if it's a mad dash between the drops, stop by and see us.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is a shower or shine market, but not a storm or shine market. If weather is severe, we'll suspend, and will keep you posted via social media.

This week's Line-up: Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Doran's Family Farm, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, Made Without Grain, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Sauces and Salsas, Kingdom Fish, Fox Hollow Garden, Bildsten Landscape, Ohio City Pasta, and Brown Brothers Farms.

This week is the first Market Wednesday week of the 2017 season for Brown Brothers Farm of Paris, Ohio. Bill Brown is bringing fresh eggs and poultry selections to market.

Miss Cristy's Bakery and J-Pops will not be at market this week.

Line-Up Update (last minute scratches): We will not see The Crazy Cucumber (septic tank emergency on the farm) and Pleiades Maple at this week's market.

Our community partner for this week is normally Westerville Public Library, and due to the weather forecast, WPL is going to wait for, hopefully, better weather conditions next week (5.31).

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. From May to October, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m @ the corner of N. State and E. Home Streets in Uptown Westerville.

Thanks for giving us the business!! See you at the market.

Pictured: The Crazy Cucumber.

 

Uptown Westerville Farmer's Market: Stormy Weather Forecast

We are looking at a forecast that reflects a pretty good chance of thunderstorms and rain. So we will roll along with what ever happens. Temperatures are forecast to be in the high-60s, with cloudy skies.

Noon Weather Update:  The forecast has adjusted to 'more hopeful' this afternoon! We are looking at a 55% chance of a thunderstorm during market set up (between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.); a 47% chance of showers between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.; a 55% chance of a thunderstorm between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.; a 40% chance of a shower between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Encouraging. 

We hope you'll pack the gollashes and 'brellas and mad dash it up the to the market. We'll be here.

Market Wednesday is a shower or shine market - but, we're no fools - we're not a storm or shine market. So, as long as it's safe, we'll be open for business. We'll keep you posted on social media.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. Each Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., from May through October, @ N. State and E. Home Streets in Uptown Westerville.

See you at the market.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 17th Market Report

Oh, what a beautiful mornin'/Oh, what a beautiful day/I've got a beautiful feelin'/Everything's goin' my way. [Oscar Hammerstein II]

It's a great day for a trip to a farmers' market! May we suggest 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ N. State and E. Home Streets in Uptown Westerville? It's Market Wednesday!

Weather forecast for this afternoon calls for temps in the mid-80s, low humidity, mostly sunny skies, and a sustained breeze.

This week's line-up: J-Pops, Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Doran's Family Farm, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, Made Without Grain, Pleiades Maple Products, Miss Cristy's Bakery, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Sauces and Salsas, The Crazy Cucumber, Kingdom Fish, Fox Hollow Garden, and Ohio City Pasta.

This week's community partners are Westerville Electric Division and Westerville Water Division. This week, the electric division is highlighting staff arborists - stop by, talk trees!

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. From May to October, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m @ the corner of N. State and E. Home Streets in Uptown Westerville.

A Market Wednesday tradition - the Meza Wine Shop specially-priced Market Wednesday cocktail. Looking for serving suggestions for your market purchases ask about wine pairing ideas at Meza. 48 N State St., just steps south of the market space. https://www.facebook.com/mezawineshop/

Thanks for your business! See you at the market!

Pictured: Pleiades Maple Products.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 10th Market Report

The weather wouldn't settle down. It would rain cats and dogs, then stop, then drip awhile, then stop while it made up its mind what to do next. [Glendon Swarthout]

It's a farm fresh Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville!

Add 7° or so to last week's temperatures, and you pretty much have today's forecast - variably cloudy skies, temperatures around 70°, a light breeze, and zero chance of rain.

The produce selection today will include, wild ramps, asparagus, rhubarb, broccoli, kale, swiss chard, lettuce, radishes, rhubarb, and microgreens.

Ths week, we will see Hinton Apiaries and Bildsten Landscape for the first time this season.

Today's Vendor Line-Up: Ohio City Pasta, J-Pops, Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Doran's Family Farm, Hinton Apiaries, Bird's Haven Farms, Made Without Grain, Pleiades Maple Products, Miss Cristy's Bakery, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Sauces and Salsas, The Crazy Cucumber, Kingdom Fish, and Fox Hollow Garden.

Flying J Farm will not be at-market today.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. From May to October, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m @ the corner of N. State and E. Home Streets in Uptown Westerville.

Thank you for giving us the business. See you at the market!

Pictured: Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 3rd Market Report

Spring is the time of year when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade. [Charles Dickens, Great Expectations]

Seems like today is a good day for a little farm fresh in Uptown Westerville. Welcome to Opening Day of the 2017 Market Wednesday season.

The market spans three seasons - Spring, Summer, Fall. Spring produce is fresh green, with a little bit of color thrown in. Summer produce is bursting bright, adding color and variety to the landscape. And, Fall produce is muted colors, and deep earthtones, like falling leaves and the changes to the landscape.

Today, we welcome a new season, the twelfth season, of the Uptown Westerville Farmers Market.

Weather forecasts look great - variably cloudy skies, temperatures around 60°, a light breeze, and zero chance of rain. 

The produce selection today will include, wild ramps, asparagus, rhubarb, broccoli, kale, swiss chard, lettuce, radishes, and microgreens.

Look for flowers and seedlings today for yard and garden as well.

Market Wednesday welcomes new vendors The Crazy Cucumber, Kingdom Fish, Made Without Grain, and Ohio City Pasta.

Today's Vendor Line-Up: Bildsten Landscape, Ohio City Pasta, Fox Hollow Garden, Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Doran's Family Farm, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, Made Without Grain, Pleiades Maple Products, Miss Cristy's Bakery, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Sauces and Salsas, The Crazy Cucumber, and Kingdom Fish.

Sometimes it depends on the weather - we may see J-Pops today.

We heard from Dick Jensen of Flying J Farm, and he is feeling a bit under-the-weather, but is going to try to come to market. So, keeping a good thought for Dick.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. From May to October, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m @ the corner of N. State and E. Home Streets in Uptown Westerville.

Thank you for giving us the business. See you at the market!

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: For Immediate Release - Market Wednesday 2017

May 2, 2017

For Immediate Release.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market 2017 Season Begins May 3rd

"Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” [James Beard]

Home-made. Home-grown. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market is open for business each Wednesday, May 3rd through October 25th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the corner of N. State and E. Home Streets in Uptown Westerville.

Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy. Market Wednesday provides a selection of seasonal fare that includes farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and an assortment of artisan baked goods, cheeses, jams, salsas, honey, sauces, pickles, pantry items, pasta, hummus, maple syrup, eggs, poultry, meats, and fish.

Market fare also includes a seasonal selection of flowering, herb, and vegetable plants, hanging flower baskets, and colorful fresh-cut flowers.

Early market-season fresh produce selections include asparagus, rhubarb, assorted greens, lettuces, radishes, onions, and swiss chard.

This season, Market Wednesday welcomes new vendors, including Brown Brothers Farms, The Crazy Cucumber, Kingdom Fish, Made Without Grain, and Ohio City Pasta.

The 2017 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market will feature these Central Ohio vendors: Bildsten Landscape, Bird’s Haven Farms, The Blueberry Patch, Branstool Orchards, Brown Brothers Farms, The Crazy Cucumber, Doran’s Family Farm, Flying J Farm, Fox Hollow Garden, Hinton Apiaries, J-Pops, Kingdom Fish, Lona Belle’s Home Baked Goods, Made Without Grain, Miss Cristy’s Bakery, Montezuma Brand Sauces and Salsas, Ohio City Pasta, Ohio Farm Direct, Pleiades Maple Products, Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese Co., and Sweet Thing Gourmet.

Market Wednesday also welcomes its community partners: Westerville Senior Center, Westerville Police Division, Westerville Electric Division and Westerville Water Division, and Westerville Public Library, each scheduled to appear one week each month throughout the season.

A trip to the market is a great way to enjoy Wednesdays in Uptown Westerville - dine and shop Uptown Westerville and stop by the market to pick up a little farm fresh to take home.

The 2017 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market Vendor Line-Up:

Bildsten Landscape, Columbus, Ohio: Westerville residents, Mark and Karin Bildsten will be at the market during May and June with hanging flower baskets, annuals, and potted herbs, kale, chard, and lettuces.

Bird’s Haven Farms, Granville, Ohio: The Bird Family will be bringing their seasonal market produce that includes everything from lettuce to garlic to tomatoes to sweet corn along with sunflowers and fall favorites like pumpkins and gourds.

The Blueberry Patch, Mansfield, Ohio: Fresh-picked Richland County blueberries and blueberry products from the Beilstein Family.  Look for The Blueberry Patch season to begin early-to-mid summer.

Branstool Orchards, Utica, Ohio: Marshall Branstool will be bringing orchard-fresh peaches, apples, and pears beginning mid-summer.

Brown Brothers Farms, Paris, Ohio: Bill Brown joins Market Wednesday with natural, free-range eggs and poultry. Look for Brown Brothers Farms to start attending market in late May.

The Crazy Cucumber, Johnstown, Ohio: Katie Varga and William Varga join Market Wednesday with a selection of specialty pickles from dill to bread & butter.

Doran’s Family Farm, New Albany, Ohio: Michelle and Jim Doran bring a variety of seasonal produce to market including greens, peppers, sugar snap peas, broccoli, cauliflower, melons, tomatoes, and seasonal favorite, sweet corn.

Flying J Farm, Johnstown, Ohio: Dick Jensen features a selection of grass-fed beef cuts, vegetables, and maple syrup.

Fox Hollow Garden, Fredericktown, Ohio: Last season’s mentored vendor is now a part of the Market Wednesday vendor roster. David Kelly returns with lettuce, greens, heirloom tomatoes, select vegetables, fresh herbs, and hummus.

Hinton Apiaries, Grove City, Ohio: Jerry and Jill Hinton sell everything honey, including seasonal varietal honey, bee pollen, bees wax, honey stix, honey candy, infused honey, and honey-based products.

J-Pops, Bexley, Ohio: Steve White’s delicious hand-crafted gourmet ice pops are a Market Wednesday favorite.

Kingdom Fish, Rushsylvania, Ohio: Don and Lisa Jones join Market Wednesday with farm-raised fresh tilapia fillets.

Lona Belle’s Home Baked Goods, Heath, Ohio: Baker Lyle Linerode specialties feature his award-winning Mom’s-best-recipe cookies, whoopee pies, coffee and dessert breads, muffins, brittles, and fudge.

Made Without Grain, Marysille, Ohio: Kathy Wegner joins Market Wednesday this season, featuring grain-free and dairy-free baking mixes: Dark Chocolate Brownie, Blondie, Quick Mix, Cracker, Pizza & Bread Dough.

Miss Cristy’s Bakery, Galena, Ohio: Baker Cristy DuBois’ selection includes fresh-baked pies, empanadas, and tartlets. Sugar B Bakery’s Angela Bowman is moving out-of-state, and Cristy is expanding the bakery, taking over her friend, Angela’s, recipes for bread, bagels, and scones.

Chuck Evans’ Montezuma Brand Sauces and Salsas, Columbus, Ohio: Chuck and Mary Evans bring a delicious mix of mild to smokin’ hot fresh salsas, hot sauces, barbecue sauces, marinades, rubs, and tortilla chips to market.

Ohio City Pasta, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio: Greg Hriczo joins Market Wednesday this season, featuring hand-crafted pasta and sauces.

Ohio Farm Direct, Fredericktown, Ohio: Doug Daniels brings cheese made from milk from his organic grass-fed herd. This season, Ohio Farm Direct will be appearing at market one week each month; the market will announce their appearances via social media.

Pleiades Maple Products, Mt. Gilead, Ohio: Eddie Lou Meimer will be bringing her maple products to market throughout the season including maple syrup, maple sugar, maple-coated puffed spelt, maple crème, maple-coated nuts, and kid-favorite maple leaf suckers.  This season, Pleiades is adding a new maple treat – Maple Cotton Candy.

Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio: Lisa and Ben Sippel and Ben Baldwin craft sheep’s and cow’s milk cheeses, and feature a selection of meats and certified organic produce. Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese Co. is a limited engagement vendor this season; the market will announce their appearances via social media.

Sweet Thing Gourmet, Bexley, Ohio: Mark and Kyla Touris feature a selection of delicious home-made jams and biscotti.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is a fluid community, so market vendor weekly appearances may vary; produce and product availability vary throughout the season.

Market Wednesday suggests packing a cooler - market meats and J-Pops are sold frozen, fish, eggs, and dairy products are sold refrigerated, and a cooler will help produce travel well on hot summer days.

Bird’s Haven Farms and Doran’s Family Farm accept WIC (USDA) Farmers’ Market Program Coupons and LifeCare Alliance Senior Farmers’ Market Program (USDA) Coupons.

Delaware County Senior Farmers’ Market program coupons are only valid at Delaware County farmers’ markets in Powell, Sunbury, and Delaware.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is a rain shower or shine market, but will suspend activity in case of severe weather conditions.

In-lot and on-street free parking is available near the market and throughout Uptown Westerville. There is bike-friendly parking in Rotary Park at the southeast corner of N. State and E. Home Streets, right across from the market space.

The market has no official mailing address, but for GPS needs, travelers can reference 62 N. State Street, Westerville, Ohio, 43081.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is Ohio Proud.

For more information on the Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market:

email: info@marketwednesday.com

Market website: http://www.marketwednesday.com/

Market blog: http://uptownwestervillefarmersmarket.blogspot.com/

On facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarketWednesdayhttp://www.facebook.com/MarketWednesday

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Now in its twelfth season, the Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market offers a selection of home-grown, home-made, all Ohio farm-fresh produce, flowers, plants, and artisan foods. Market Wednesdays run May through October from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of N. State and E. Home Streets in the Church of the Messiah, United Methodist parking lot, in Uptown Westerville. A great place to live, shop, work, eat, meet and play, Uptown Westerville is the home of city government and a marketplace destination. Uptown Westerville’s eclectic mix of business and residential architecture, that spans the decades, creates a neighborhood atmosphere that hosts Otterbein University and Westerville Public Library along with a variety of merchants, restaurants, activities, and events. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is a fluid community; market vendor weekly appearances may vary. Produce and product availability may vary throughout the season. Market Wednesday takes place rain shower or shine. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is an entirely volunteer effort.

For additional information about the Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market, info@marketwednesday.com.