National Farmers Market Week is the first full week of August and an opportunity to celebrate how farmers and farmers markets contribute to a healthy, thriving community and the local economy. In honor of National Farmers Market Week, the 2nd Street Market will host Sunset at the Market on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The special evening-hours event features tastings, workshops, culinary demonstrations, live music, in addition to both indoor and outdoor vendors:
- More than 50 indoor and outdoor vendors offering prepared foods, kitchen staples, flowers, produce, desserts, artisan wares and more.
- Live music from Harmonica Niel
- Melon tastings from Harry’s Ole’d Orchard and Garber Farms
- Beeswax Wrap Candle Making with Hive Products
- Culinary tastings with Choice Juice Boxx and Dayton Microgreens
- How to Make Mozzarella with Rosebud’s Real Food and St. Anne’s Cheese Co.
- Electric vehicle talks with Drive Electric Dayton
“August’s Sunset at the Market is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate National Farmers Market Week,” said 2nd Street Market Manager, Lynda Suda. “Farmers markets are special because you can actually connect with the people who ensure your food gets from their farms to your fork. The bounty of healthy food, expertise, care and economic impact of local growers is definitely something to celebrate.”
Before the Sunset at the Market at 5:00 p.m., speakers will discuss the importance of sourcing food locally, creating sustainable food systems, food equity and more. This engagement requires an RSVP; learn more by emailing [email protected].
View all the Market’s National Farmers Market Week activities by visiting metroparks.org/localfood.
