RAIN OR SHINE — CELEBRATE NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK AT THE URBAN GARDEN MARKET
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Corn Roast —- Live music —- Information —- Fresh produce, Baked Goods, and home-made crafts
Sample fresh roasted local corn donated and prepared by our regular vendors (free, but quantities limited)
Enjoy live music by Jack Daly at 9:30 (guitar and song) and Kathy Jerrell at 10:45 (dulcimer)
Educational exhibits provided by the St. Joseph County Farm Bureau, St. Joseph County Health Department, and the Unity Gardens
Blood pressure and glucose testing by Bendix Family Physicians — as well as Face Painting for the children
Farmers markets are growing in popularity, both locally and nationally. A recent bulletin for the United States Department of Agriculture reported that, as of mid-2010, there were 6,132 farmers markets operating throughout the U.S., a 16% increase from 2009. The Urban Garden Market, which began in September of 2008, is proud to be part of this movement by offering healthy, fresh, and locally grown produce to residents of the South Bend area and especially to residents of the West Side.
Tomorrow's special activities will take place under the shelter of a large tent provided by IBEW Local 153.
THE URBAN GARDEN MARKET AT LASALLE SQUARE IS LOCATED AT 1025 N. BENDIX DR. IN SOUTH BEND, 2 BLOCKS SOUTH OF LWW.
It provides fresh produce direct from producers in a friendly, open-air environment; and backyard gardeners and small farmers with a direct market for their goods.
The Market is open on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 22. For more information about the Market: urbangardenmarket@gmail.com