06/22/2011

2011 FARMERS MARKET OPENS JUNE 23RD

 

WILKES-BARRE - In the City of Wilkes-Barre, summer will begin on Thursday, June 23 when the 2011 Farmers Market opens on Public Square. The Farmers Market has become an annual tradition in the city that draws visitors from all over Northeastern Pennsylvania into the downtown. Throughout the summer months, people can enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, delicious food, live music, and homemade goods. Mayor Thomas M. Leighton will open the Farmers Market on June 23 and visitors will be entertained by the band Windfall.

 

The Farmers Market will be open on every Thursday from June 23 until November 17 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Each week will feature different musical entertainment and family-oriented activities on a few market days throughout the season including story time with the Osterhout Library, a nature discovery day, a harvest contest and much more. This year, visitors to the Farmers Market will be able to patron a few new vendors including Quails-R-Us...Plus!, a poultry farm featuring fresh USDA cuts of chicken, quail, turkey, rabbit, and pre-packed items including brown eggs and quail eggs. Other new vendors include Laura's Sweet Gourmet Vegan Bakery, Star Super Bakery which sells African bread, and Beta Bread Bakery which specializes in artisan breads.   

 

Please visit the http://www.wilkes-barre.pa.us/ for a complete schedule for the 2011 Farmers Market.  


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