Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 2019

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 29th Market Report

It's a farm fresh day... must be Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville.

This week's weather forecast includes partly sunny skies, wind, humidity, temperatures in the low-70s/mid-80s, and a 51% chance of rain in the first and last hours of the market.

Today's vendor line-up includes: Kingdom Fish, Kingdom Farms, Hummavore, Ohio Farm Direct, Ohio City Pasta, Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, Made Without Grain, Sweet Thing Gourmet, and Montezuma Brand Sauces and Salsas.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.

Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.

Thank you for giving us the business.

See you at the market.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 29th Weather Outlook

Good food brings everybody to the table. [Lidia Bastianich]

We are looking at a hot (temps in the high-70s/low80s), humid afternoon with 12 to 15 mph winds, partly sunny skies, and chance of precipitation - 51% in the first and last hours of the market - so, we'll keep an eye on the weather radar and enjoy this afternoon.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.

See you at the market.

Friday, May 24, 2019

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Memorial Day Weekend 2019: Remembrance and Celebration

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. {Arthur Ashe]

The Westerville Sunrise Rotary presents Field of Heroes. An open-all-hours display of more than 3,000 American flags located at the southwest corner of N. Cleveland Avenue and County Line Road West (325 N. Cleveland).Field of Heroes begins with Taps at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24th through the Closing Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27th.

To see the entire Field of Heroes Schedule: https://www.fieldofheroes.org/program

You can help Buckeye Moms by bringing new items for care packages for active military personnel. For a list of items, click on this link: http://www.buckeyemilitarymoms.org/care-package-items-neede…

5k Run/Walk for Heroes on Sunday, May 26th: https://www.fieldofheroes.org/fivek (Be sure to register early!)

To purchase a flag: https://www.fieldofheroes.org/purchase

The American Legion Young-Budd Post 171 Memorial Day March is Monday, May 27th. The procession will begin at 9:45 a.m. at College and State, and proceed south on State Street past the Armory to Bishop Drive to S. Knox to Otterbein Cemetery.

While you're Uptown, take a hike! Check out the Westerville Honors Military Banner Project along State Street from Walnut to Home. https://www.westerville.org/about-westerville/community-resources/westerville-military-banner-program#ad-image-0

A time to remember. A time to celebrate... because we can. Best Wishes for this Memorial Day Weekend.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 22nd Market Report

If it's a Wednesday in Uptown Westerville... it's a good day for a farmers' market.

Weather-wise, we are looking for temperatures in the low-80s, cloudy to partly cloudy skies, some wind, and a slight chance of rain during market hours.

Today's vendor line-up includes: Montezuma Brand Sauces and Salsas, Kingdom Fish, Ohio Farm Direct, Ohio City Pasta, Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, Made Without Grain, and Sweet Thing Gourmet.

Hummavore will not be at-market this week - David had a good weekend and sold out of fresh hummus. So, we will see Hummavore and Alessandra next week.

This week's community partner is Westerville Public Library (depending on the weather).

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.

Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.

Thank you for giving us the business.

See you at the market.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 22nd Weather Outlook

Food is merely a platform for condiments. [Peter Marshall]

This week's Market Wednesday forecast is a warm one (low 80s), a breezy one (10 to 12 mph winds), a cloudy one, and one with a chance of precipitation - 51% during market set-up and then a slight chance as cloudy skies become partly cloudyand we see some sun, so we'll keep a close eye on the weather radar... and enjoy a farm fresh afternoon.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.

See you at the market.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 15th Market Report

It's Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville. And it's great day to pick up a little farm fresh.

We expect another nice Central Ohio day - temperatures in the high-60s to low-70s, partly cloudy skies, a bit of a wind, and no chance of precip.

Today's vendor line-up includes: Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Brand Sauces and Salsas, Kingdom Fish, Hummavore, Ohio Farm Direct, Ohio City Pasta, Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, and Made Without Grain.

We will not see J-Pops this week.

This week's community partners are Westerville Elecrtric Division and Westerville Water Division.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.

Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.

Thank you for your business.

See you at the market.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market:Order Up! Eggs from Flying J Farm

You can pre-order farm fresh eggs from Flying J Farm for pick-up at Market Wednesday. Talk to Farmer Dick Jensen for details.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 15th Weather Outlook

Life is a combination of magic and pasta. [Federico Fellini]

This week's Market Wednesday forecast is a good one. Partly cloudy skies, temperatures in the high-60s to low-70s, no chance of precipitation, and a 10 to 12 mph wind.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.

See you at the market.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 8th Market Report

It's a farm fresh Wednesday in Uptown Westerville.

This nice stretch of weather continues with temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s, a breeze, cloudy skies, and no chance of precipitation.

Today's vendor line-up includes: Made Without Grain, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Brand Sauces and Salsas, Kingdom Fish, Hummavore, Ohio Farm Direct, Ohio City Pasta, Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Flying J Farm, and Bird's Haven Farms.

We will not see Hinton Apiaries this week. Jerry will return next week.

We will not see J-Pops this week.

This week's community partner is Westerville Police Division.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.

Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.

Thank you for your business.

See you at the market.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 8th Weather Outlook

A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. [Barbara Johnson]

The weather forecast looks like a good day to visit a farmers' market: temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s, an 8 mph breeze, partly cloudy skies, and no chance of rain.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.

See you at the market.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 1st Market Report

Welcome to the opening day of the 2019 Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market season!

The weather forecast looks like it's a great afternoon for trip to the farmers' market - with cloudy skies, a breeze, and temperatures in the high 70s.

Today's vendor line-up includes: Made Without Grain, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Montezuma Brand Sauces and Salsas, Kingdom Fish, Hummavore, Ohio Farm Direct, J-Pops, Ohio City Pasta, Lona Belle's Home Baked Goods, Hinton Apiaries, Flying J Farm, and Bird's Haven Farms.

Home grown. Home made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday, from May through October, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at North State and East Home Streets.

Browse. Visit. Taste. Shop. Enjoy.

We open Market Wednesday's 14th season with two words: Thank You!

See you at the market.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: May 1st Weather Forecast

Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious. [Ruth Reichl]

Look for cloudy skies, temperatures in the high 70s, a strong breeze, and a 5% chance of precipitation.

A great day to pick up a little farm fresh in Uptown Westerville.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Market Space Access

We made some changes in the off-season when it comes to turning an active parking lot into a farmers' market.

Many of you may be familiar with the saga of the "Is this car yours or do you know who it belongs to?" interloping parker - that one car that shows up in the parking lot on market day that we end up setting the market up around because no one claims the car and moves it.

Additionally, last year, in spite of our best efforts, we had some cars try to drive through the actual market space.

This is all a relatively new phenomenon (past couple seasons) and the parking lot "cone-off" that worked for twelve years, no longer works, we want our customers and vendors to be safe, so time for a change.

So, here's what's changed:

- Officer Shellie Patrick of the Westerville Police Division will be setting up the market space for Wednesdays on Tuesdays.

- The market will post informational signs that the parking lot will be closed to public parking on Wednesdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the market on Tuesdays.

- The E. Home Street parking lot access points will be closed on Wednesday mornings.

- The vendor pull-in spaces on the north side of the market space will be closed on Wednesday mornings.

- We want to keep the market space available for caregivers who drop-off and pick-up kids for Our Day Preschool and Vacation Bible School that take place at Messiah. So, caregivers can access the market space via the throughway along the south side of The Gathering Place, between N. State and the eastern parking lots. The market will replace the Tuesday night informational signs with an informational sign that states while the lot is closed to public parking, it is for Our Day and VBS drop-off and pick-up until 1:30 p.m.

- The lot access reserved for caregiver drop-off/pick-up will take place when Our Day Preschool is in session (this school year ends May 15th and the next school years begins the first week of September) and on June 26th for Vacation Bible School, otherwise access to the market space will be closed.

- Finally, the throughway from N. State Street to the eastern parking lots, along the south side of The Gathering Place will be closed when the market begins at 3:00 p.m. through market close at 6:00 p.m.

- Since the majority of the interloping parkers have been Otterbein University students. At the beginning of the next school year, the Otterbein University Police Department will notify students to avoid the parking lot on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during market season.

This is a theory right now, that is about to be tested with an active market day. We will adjust and adapt as we go.

Most important: Enjoy the Market. Be Safe.

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What makes a farmers' market
such a special place, is that
you're actually creating
community around food.

- Chef Bryant Terry

Home-made. Home-grown. All Ohio.
The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market

Beginning in May, Pre-Order/Pre-Pay

Drive-Thru Pick-Up, Wednesdays

from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

in the parking lot behind

64 E. Walnut*

*Eventually, Market Wednesdsay

will open in a traditional

market format, Wednesdays,

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

at 17 E. Home Street (the

southeast corner of N. State and

E. Home Streets

in Uptown Westerville

Date To Be Announced

Check It When You Arrive

The market is a safe place.

There are times and places for everything and the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is not a place for commercial outreach, causes, campaigns, or candidates. No unapproved solicitation of market patrons or vendors permitted.

We want our market patrons to feel they can enter and leave the market unencumbered, be undistracted from their children, and just completely enjoy their trip to the market.

Please note that the market takes place on private property. Sidewalks are public spaces, and with that, we expect common courtesy, common sense, and a knowledge-of and respect-for applicable laws.

Discretion is the better part of valor and in the end will win you more friends.

Thank you for being so understanding.

Traffic and Safety

Click here for Westerville construction information.

Put It Down: Westerville has a no texting activity while driving law.

September is Distracted Driving Prevention Month in Ohio.

Stop Distracted Driving: Maria's Message.

The traffic light at N. State and E. Home operates during market hours, including the crosswalk signs.

There are bike racks in Rotary Park on the southeast corner of N. State and E. Home.

Market Space Parking Lot:

The market space is a parking lot, but on Wednesdays from May through October, it becomes a marketplace - a center of commerce - and it not a place for public parking.

The lot closes off in early Wednesday morning (if you need a time, go with 6:00 a.m.) until 6:30 p.m.

The market space is available for drop-off and pick-up for parents and caregivers for kids going to Our Day, a daycare center located at Messiah. So, you will see cars in that lot in the mornings and at lunchtime.

Please help the market by staying out of that lot on Wednesdays, May through October. (There is parking directly east of that space.)

Truly appreciated!

When it comes to parking:

Parking is free and readily available on-street, in adjacent lots directly to the east and south of the market, and in public spaces and lots throughout Uptown Westerville.

The farmers' market space is open only to vendor vehicles from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for market set-up, and then pedestrians from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. There is no patron parking directly north of the market lot - that's where the vendors pull in.

When you see an orange cone and a Do Not Enter or No Parking sign - don't go there!

Park in actual striped parking places - do not make your own space. Please do not block throughways or double-park behind vendor vehicles. Always prepared - we make sure there is access for emergency vehicles; should someone's life depend on it, we want to be ready. We guarantee you won't be stopping by for just a minute, so please do not double-park or park perpendicular to another vehicle.

There is no such thing as a sweet corn, honey, or peach emergency!

No kind action ever stops with itself. - Amelia Earhart

Take a beat. Be courteous. Be safe.

Everyone who touches the market, fuels its success, and we appreciate your help!

We wish we didn't have to mention this, but we do: Make sure your parked vehicles are locked; please secure any valuables out-of-sight.

When school is in session in Westerville, including Emerson School at N. Vine and E. Home in the Market Wednesday neighborhood, be aware of school zone speed limits, traffic light turn-right-on-red restrictions, and school bus, bike, and crosswalk activity.

Click here to visit Paving the Way for traffic alerts and updates throughout Central Ohio.

Click here to visit OhGo.

Be Safe.

Forms of Payment and Uptown ATMs

With the exception of Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard, Market Wednesday vendors accept major debit and credit cards, cash, and checks.

ATMs:

Middlefield Bank, 17 N. State, near W. Main, ATM at the drive-thru behind the bank

Union Savings Bank, 44 S. State, @ Winter St., across from City Hall

Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Kemba ATM inside library entry way

Bope Sunoco, 150 S. State @ the corner of E. Walnut and S. State

Food Programs

Franklin County LifeCare Alliance Senior Farmers' Market coupons (fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey) are currently accepted at Bird's Haven Farms and Doran's Family Farm.

In 2018, select Market Wednesday vendors are participating in the Delaware County Senior Market Program (through SourcePoint). Participating Vendors: Hinton Apiaries and Bird's Haven Farms.

WIC Farmers' Market Program coupons are accepted (fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut herbs) at Doran's Family Farm and Bird's Haven Farms.

The market does not currently accept EBT or SNAP cards.

The WARM Fresh Green Program has been retired. (WARM can now accommodate fresh produce on-site, including an on-site garden.) To read more, scroll to About the UWFM below for details.

Market Wednesday FAQ's

So, I can't make it to the market between 3 and 6 - anyway you can stay open until 7?

We appreciate the question.

First, our farm-based vendors drive as long as 2 hours to arrive in Westerville on Wednesday afternoons (and have sometimes been in the fields since as early as 2 a.m.), that also means up to 2 hours to head home. And, they all have working farms and must return to their farms and complete the work they have to do to end the day as they prepare for the next. It really is fresh-baked, and often, food artisans need to go home to prepare their foods for the next market on the next day.

Additionally, some vendors - to make best use of the trip to Greater Columbus - have deliveries to make before and after Market Wednesday.

The market sets up in a space graciously provided by Church of the Messiah and we need to work within their schedule - they vacate the space on our behalf on Wednesdays and have lots of activities Wednesday evenings - and in classic Uptown Westerville fashion, one event winds down and cars begin arriving for the next activity as we finish up our load-out at the end of the day.

We have considered and tested extended hours - market management has twice (2006 and 2009) publicized and tested longer hours and market hours correspond to actual market activity and interest - 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Can't get to the market until 5:30 or 6? Talk to your favorite vendor - most vendors are happy to save back fresh produce and artisan goods for 'on your way home from work' pick up.

Thank you for your interest in buying fresh and buying local. Central Ohio has the good fortune of an abundance of farmers' markets almost every day of the week, including weekends.

So, check out Ohio Proud's Farmers' Market Directory.

It's 2:54 p.m. and I want my peaches and sweet corn now! What's up with the no sales before 3 p.m???

The market is a place of business that opens at 3 p.m.

Our vendors know that market set up is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors arrive from all points of the compass for market and need to set up shop - parking their vehicles, putting up their tents, setting up tables, and preparing their samples and merchandise for sale. (Were that we were all Samantha Stevens of Bewitched and we could wiggle our noses and voila! a vendor space is ready for business.)

There is no such thing as a peach, sweet corn, or pie emergency.

Opening sales are not up to the vendor. As a policy, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market management wants each vendor to start on a level playing field, which includes the opportunity for vendors to be able to safely access their market space (and not worry about pedestrian traffic). Market Wednesday doesn't open for business until each vendor is set up and ready to go. And, that's at 3 p.m. Not 2:59, 3 p.m.

Even though you may arrive before 3 p.m., feel free to walk about, bring something to read, talk with friends, or just sit and take a moment, but let the vendors continue their set up and prep - there really are no sales until 3 p.m.

In our world of 24/7 shopping, farmers' markets operate at a different pace - a slower one! So, manage your expectations - arrive after 3 p.m., or if you arrive ahead of time, take a moment for yourself - take a deep breath and enjoy the day.

When can I buy sweet corn?

All Market Wednesday produce is grown locally.

Life happens, nature happens, farming happens, so no good produce before its time. Availability of market produce moves with the seasons in Central Ohio.

Roughly, May into June we see asparagus, rhubarb, leaf lettuces, greens, swiss chard, kale, radishes, turnips, kohlrabi, green onions, strawberries, herbs, broccoli, garlic scapes, and garden plants.

(Short season - we may see strawberries, just two or three weeks, by the way.)

In June, peas, and snap peas, but just for a few weeks.

Then, in mid-July we see peaches, sweet corn, potatoes, summer squashes, and in late July and early August, we start seeing the rich colors of summer crops like beets, tomatoes, tomatilloes, eggplant, summer squashes, peas, garlic, beans, melons, cabbage, cucumbers, and peppers, moving onto late August, September, and October with root vegetables like sweet potatoes, along with apples, squashes, and pumpkins.

All product availability is subject to Ohio weather over time.

Eating locally-grown vegetables and fruits that are planted in Central Ohio soil to thrive and ripen in the warm, bright Ohio sun is a flavor-rich experience!

For an Ohio produce availability chart - click or tap here. (PDF)

Are prices negotiable?

In a word: No.

Just like the grocery store, prices are as marked.

A farmers' market as a rule is not a place to haggle over prices.

What about quality and standards?

The Ohio Department of Agriculture inspected the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market in 2010, 2012, and 2017. The market and its vendors passed all inspections.

In 2011, the market worked with Franklin County Public Health via an informal review, where vendors could ask questions and talk with the area FCPH inspector.

Produce, meat & poultry, egg, dairy, bakery, and cottage food vendors are held to a standard by federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. To participate in the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market, vendors must agree to respect and meet those standards.

Meat & poultry, egg, and dairy are inspected by Franklin County Public Health. Produce, bakery, and cottage foods are inspected by the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture. The State of Ohio and Franklin County comply with all current federal laws and regulations.

Market Wednesday vendors will feature produce that can be conventionally-grown, chemical-free, certified organic, naturally-raised, or organic. Ask your vendor; they are happy to answer any questions you may have.

A farmer can only be certified organic to claim the term 'organic.' A certified organic farm must be certified by the USDA as organic, which means that the farm (including even beehives) goes through an inspection process by certified government officials to insure that an organic farm meets USDA standards (including organic farming methods and no impact on the environment such as contamination from pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and other non-organic compounds).

New artisan vendors cannot do business at Market Wednesday until the Ohio Department of Agriculture has reviewed their labels.

The first day of each market season, Franklin County Weights and Measures visits the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market to certify vendor scales.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market must register annually with the State of Ohio, Department of Agriculture. The market voluntarily registers annually with the USDA. Additionally, this market must file for an annual conditional use permit with the City of Westerville, Planning and Development Division.

At this market, by our standards, produce must be fresh-picked, raised by the vendor selling it, and raised in Ohio. Plants and flowers must be raised in Ohio by the vendor as well. Animals raised to provide food must be raised by the vendor. Artisan foods and products must be made by the vendor.

Vendors selling frozen and refrigerated items must comply with state and county regulations. By Ohio law, meats and poultry must be processed by a state approved plant and sold frozen. Eggs and dairy products are sold refrigerated.

If we have questions, we ask, and you should, too. Get to know your favorite vendors. If you have questions about any product at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market, please don't hesitate to ask the vendor.

For more information:

Franklin County Public Health

State of Ohio, Department of Agriculture

USDA, AMS, Farmers Markets

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market Vendor Information

Westerville Heritage Depot

To celebrate our historic sense of community, the Westerville Legacy Depot facility pays homage to the old Westerville train depot and features restrooms, a water fountain (with dog waterer), open-air picnic dining, bike parking, a fireplace, an info kiosk, and bench seating. Located on the Bike/Hike trail near E. Park Street and Summit Street in Hanby Park, the depot also features hallmark panel images of Westerville's history and info for a walking tour of Westerville landmarks. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market proudly contributed to this community project by purchasing a brick for the station. For more information, click on the depot image.

About the UWFM

Food is our common ground, our universal experience. - James Beard

Located in Central Ohio, just minutes from Columbus, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is located in historic Uptown Westerville. The Uptown Westerville neighborhood is the home of city government, commerce, and community. Uptown Westerville features an eclectic mix of residences and buildings dating back to the 1800s, tree-lined brick streets, parks, Otterbein University, Westerville Public Library, activities, traditions, and culture. A marketplace destination, Uptown Westerville is a great place for people to live, work, shop, meet, eat, and play.

Home-grown. Home-made. All Ohio. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market has been open for business at N. State and E. Home since 2006 with 5 market vendors.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market management team is entirely volunteer and market vendor fees are all invested back into the market focusing on market logistics, community outreach, and market promotion.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers Market supports W.A.R.M. ~ the Westerville Area Resource Ministry.

For several years, WARM and Market Wednesday teamed up so farm fresh, healthy foods could be available to everyone in the Westerville City School District, no matter the need, creating the WARM Fresh Green Program.

Now, thanks to the generosity of the community, WARM has commercial-grade refrigeration, so plentiful supplies of fresh produce and foods are available to clients at WARM and the Fresh Green Program can be retired.

It's not always necessary to be strong, but to feel strong. - Jon Krakauer

No one makes reaching out to a help organization a life goal. And, Westerville Area Resource Ministry is an outreach and empowerment resource that steps up to the plate every day to help people in a respectful and dignified way to help themselves. As they say, "WARM is a hand up, not a hand out."

To learn more about WARM's programs and services, click here.

If you would like to contribute to WARM, thank you ~ make checks payable to WARM, 150 Heatherdown Drive, Westerville, Ohio, 43081 or visit the WARM website to donate via bank card. Contributions to WARM are tax deductible.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market (Market Wednesday) is not affiliated with any other markets or events.

© 2008 - 2020 Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. All rights reserved. Images used with permission.

About Our Logo

We chose a ginkgo leaf to represent the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. The City of Westerville planted ginkgo trees along State Street in Uptown Westerville and as they grow and mature they will become a distinctive presence along State St. Ginkgo trees are among the oldest trees on the planet (millions of years) and have survived untold earthly disasters. The ginkgo represents simplicity, endurance, prosperity, hope, resilience, peace, and longevity, and not only does it represent Uptown Westerville, it represents the farmers' market. The ginkgo leaf color reflects the color of the ginkgo leaf in our 3 market seasons: spring (pale green), summer (rich green), and fall (golden yellow).