Canton Farmers Market Opening Day Draws 1,000 People

Canton Farmers Markets will run on Sundays, rain or shine, through Oct. 20.

The Canton Farmers Market kicked off its new season Sunday with a record-breaking attendance of 1,000 people, according to Market Manager Tina Lloyd. Attendance was up by 450 people from last year's opening day, though last year's market kicked off a week earlier and fell on a rainy day, Lloyd said. "Fresh local produce was highly sought out and went fast which was disappointing to some folks that showed up after 10:30 a.m.," Lloyd said. "Unfortunately one of our farmers, Hand Sown Farm, was set back a few weeks with their spring harvesting schedule because of the cold temperatures that hit us a few weeks ago, which meant they didn't make it for Opening Day. But will be back this Sunday. That, along with the fact that our Market only sells…

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Nicole Krawcke

5:43 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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Special Farmers Markets Get Canton Through Winter

The next Winter Farmers Market is Sunday.

Farmers markets aren't only for summer. Market-goers can find their favorite products year-round at special Winter Farmers Markets at Preservation Park in Canton. The first was in February but shoppers can look forward to one 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday and another April 21. Vendors will be set up in the rustic pre-Civil War-era non-heated Cady-Boyer Barn, 500 North Ridge Road in Preservation Park.  There will be 18 local food growers and producers. Canton Chef Paul Penney kicked off February's Winter Market with a special cooking demonstration. "We're very pleased to be able to operate three markets during the winter months that provide vendors with the opportunity to sell their locally grown products directly to market-goers," said Canton …

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Here's What You Can Find at the Canton Farmers Market This Weekend

The Canton Farmers Market runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton.

Here is what's new at this week's Canton Farmers Market, held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton. Returning vendors: Intu Tea, Grace Savory & Sweet (gluten-free mixes), Captain John’s Smokehouse and Good Times Kettle Corn.

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At the Market

Here's What You Can Find at the Canton Farmers Market This Weekend

Canton Farmers Market is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton.

Here is what's new at this week's Canton Farmers Market, held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton. Returning vendors: Intu Tea, Grace Savory & Sweet (gluten-free mixes), Captain John’s Smokehouse and Good Times Kettle Corn.

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Here's What is at Sunday's Canton Farmers Market

Check out the selections at Sunday's Canton Farmers Market.

What’s New at the Market – July 15, 2012 Here is what's new at this week's Canton Farmers Market, which takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road in Canton. Next Market:  July 22 Mark Reitenga returns to the Bartlett-Travis porch 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Vendor News: Jam by Hand, Cookies by Caitlin, Grace Savory & Sweet (gluten-free baking mixes), Twigs & Things (twig furniture, clocks, garden accessories) and Awakenings in Clay (pottery) return this Sunday. Check out what you can expect at the Market this week: Produce & plants: Blueberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches, zucchini, cucumbers, broccoli, peppers, onions, scallions, strawberries, raspberries, potatoes, garlic, cauliflower, carrots, garlic, fennel, green beans…

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Here's What is at Sunday's Canton Farmers Market

Here's what you can expect to find Sunday at Preservation Park in Canton.

— Submitted by Canton Leisure Services What’s New at the Market – June 24 (The Market will be closed July 1) Many fun activities for kids planned this Sunday: Next Market:  July 8 Vendor News: Check out what you can expect at the Market this week: Produce & plants:   zucchini, cucumbers, broccoli, onions, red skin potatoes, cauliflower, strawberries, carrots, garlic scapes, fennel, snap peas, spring salad mix, kohlrabi, collard greens, frisse, arugula, kale, green onions, beets, radishes, Swiss chard, leeks, turnips, escarole, lettuces, cabbage, herbs (cilantro, basil, dill, mint, parsley), hanging baskets, annuals, fresh cut flowers and more Food:  farm eggs, fresh roasted coffee beans, Great Lakes fish, antibiotic & hormone free, grass …

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Plan Your Trip to the Canton Farmers Market Today

Here's what to expect at today's Canton Farmers Market.

— Submitted by Tina Lloyd, Canton Farmers Market Next Market: New Vendors: Village Potters Guild returns with a variety of pottery Buy local… Shop the Farmers Market! Check out what you can expect at the Market this week: Produce & plants: strawberries, baby carrots, garlic scapes, snap peas, spring salad mix, spinach, kohlrabi, arugula, kale, green onions, beets, radishes, Swiss chard, leeks, turnips, escarole, lettuces, napa cabbage, broccoli, herbs, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, annuals, fresh cut flowers and more Food: farm eggs, fresh roasted coffee beans, Great Lakes fish, antibiotic & hormone free, grass fed meats, smoked fish, popcorn kernels, artisan cheese & cheese spreads, granola, artisan bread, kettle corn, cinnamon honey…

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Here's What is at Today's Canton Farmers Market

In need of some fresh produce or arts and crafts? Check out the Canton Farmers Market today at Preservation Park.

—Submitted by Tina Lloyd What’s New at the Market – June 10 Next Market: June 17 - Ryan Brake plays on the Bartlett-Travis porch from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. New Vendors: Buy local… Shop the Farmers Market! Check out what you can expect at the Market this week:

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What to Expect for Sunday's Canton Farmers Market

Market runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Preservation Park in Canton.

— From a news release What’s New at the Market – May 27 Next Market:  June 3 New Vendors: Buy local…Shop the Farmers Market!  Check out what you can expect at the Market this week: Produce & plants:   asparagus, apples, spring salad mix, spinach, arugula, kale, mustard greens, green onions, radishes, turnips, lettuces, herbs, heirloom tomato plants, herb plants, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, annuals, fresh cut flowers, flower arrangements and more Food:  cider, honey, fresh roasted coffee beans, farm eggs, Great Lakes fish, antibiotic & hormone free, grass fed meats, smoked fish, artisan cheese & cheese spreads, granola, artisan bread, hand cut summer sausage, cinnamon honey baked almonds, a variety of hand cut jerky, coffee, …

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Weekend Planner: Great Lakes Art Show and More

Here's a look at what's happening around Canton this weekend.

The weekend is here! What to do? Let Patch help you plan. Still want more options? See our Events page on Patch!

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