MOUNT VERNON – Outdoor shopping returns downtown as the Mount Vernon Farmers Market opens the 2022 season Saturday, May 7, on the Public Square from 9 a.m. to noon.
Vendors will be placed on both sides of the sidewalks and on the perimeters of the square.
More than 25 vendors will offer locally grown fruits and vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. Shoppers will also find eggs, honey, breads, gluten-free baked goods, nut brittle, maple syrup, goat milk soap, unique jellies and more.
Market Coordinator Marty Trese said, “We’re thrilled to welcome vendors selling eggs, beef, pork and lamb this year. And our longtime produce vendors have been busy planting and preparing for the growing season.”
The market enriches the community by providing shoppers the opportunity to interact with those who grow their food. Local food is fresher, better for the environment, has less waste and plastic packaging, and improves the local economy.
The market prides itself on encouraging shoppers of all income levels to participate. SNAP incentives are available as well as Produce Perks, WIC and programs for seniors. The popular Eat Fresh, Eat Local program from the Knox County Task Force for Older Adults will begin in June. Stop by the market information booth for details on these incentive programs.
Parking will be available around the square and in nearby lots.
2022 vendors include:
- Sue’s Herbs and Jellies
- M & M Sugar Shack
- Honey Bee Acres
- Wesco Produce
- The Least of These
- Veggies and Eggs by Dan
- Green Valley Sweet Corn
- Yankee Street Garlic
- Simply Sweets
- Eva Brisker
- Angry Acres
- Moxley Family Produce
- Sweets on Saratoga
- Nunda Valley Produce
- Gleeson Acres
- Community Roots
- Knox Berry Farm
- Sigler Bakery
- Glen Hill Orchard
- Sweet Grass Dairy
- Bel House Farms
- Nimby Acre Fiber Art
- Lucky 13 Kettle Corn
- Hopewell Farm
- Bee Kind Acres
- Green Valley Acres
- Knead More Bread
- Jules Jams
- Grace Farmstead
The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is governed by a board of directors in conjunction with Ohio State University Extension, Knox County. For more information, contact Trese at 740-501-7019 or by email at Farmersmarketmountvernon@gmail.com. Follow the market on Facebook and Instagram. The Mount Vernon Farmers Market is a member of the Ohio Farmers Market Coalition.
