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"Rally On Ridge Road" Event To Benefit The Canton Farmers Market

On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, area residents are invited to a special "Rally on Ridge Road" for a festive evening of food, fun, music, and more to benefit the Canton Farmers Market.

 

Stop by the Cherry Hill School area, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road, and The Village Theater area just across the street from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy activities for all ages, including: live music featuring local artists; tasty Food Truck fare from The Rolling Stoves, Shimmy Shack, The Mean Weenie, Rolling Stone and Jacque's Tacos; bouncer and lawn games on the Cherry Hill School lawn; Ice Cream Social in Cherry Hill School from 6:30-8:00 p.m. with ice cream that's just $1 per person - while supplies last; and cocktails, which are available for purchase inside The Village Theater during musical performances. 

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"We are looking forward to this festive summer event where folks can meet their neighbors, family and friends, and enjoy tasty local food options while listening to live music by area musicians," said Market Manager Tina Lloyd.   "As we increase awareness of the Canton Farmers Market, we encourage everyone to take the time to get to know their food source by getting to know their local farmers and food producers.  Market guests are encouraged to talk with the actual growers, bakers, food producers, chefs and farmers to find out how their food is grown and prepared."

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Rally on Ridge participants are encouraged to bid on the two silent auction prizes, which include dinner for two at your house or a two-hour cooking class for four people in your home, both courtesy of Canton Farmers Market advocate, Chef Paul Penney.  In addition, participants can purchase tickets for a special drawing for a chance to win two Farmers Market baskets featuring local goods. Tickets will be available for purchase onsite for two for $5 or five for $10. The lucky winners will take home Farmers Market themed-baskets "Michigan Morning" or "Taste of Michigan".  Items featured in these special baskets, include: intu Specialty Tea, Grace Savory & Sweet Pancake Mix, JKM Soy Candle, Farmington Soapworks Mineral Spa soap, coffee cake from Cakes by Penny, gift pack of Sansonetti dressings, pasties from UP Pasties, Bobilin Honey, Zingerman's cheese and more.

 

A portion of the proceeds collected during this special family-friendly fundraiser will benefit the Canton Farmers Market, which is currently celebrating its seventh season.  With the recent influx in “buy local” initiatives, the Canton Farmers Market is seeing an increase in both the number of participating growers and in customers. As such, the market continues to expand its offerings during Market hours, which are held every Sunday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through October 19, 2014. 

 

The public is encouraged to attend this open-air market in Preservation Park, located at 500 N. Ridge. No admission is required to enter market grounds. Join our weekly newsletter at www.cantonfun.org and/or like the Canton Farmers Market on Facebook for market updates.  To find more information about Canton’s growing Farmers Market, visit Cantonfun.org under the community events tab, or contact the Market Manager Tina Lloyd at 734/394-5375.

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