- Worthington Farmers Market
Celebrate Mom! Music at the Market Returns. Cheers to Rhubarb! Strawberry Season Begins. Ajumama.
Outdoor Summer Season is Here! 8:00am to Noon
The Worthington Farmers Market is OUTDOORS along High Street between SR161 and South Street!
"Summer" market hours, 8am to Noon, begin in May and run through October.
This Week's Participating Vendors
*Note: This list is current as of publishing. Producer participation may change after this list has been published based on availability of products, weather and other unplanned circumstances that may cause them to be absent.
Find our interactive market map here: http://maps.managemymarket.com/5692
"Summer" market hours, 8am to Noon, begin May 6 and run through October.
Special Event - May 20!
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning Worthington Farmers Market! During an exclusive behind-the-scenes event on Saturday, May 20, find out from market organizers and vendors what makes the Worthington market successful and differentiates it from other markets.
Enjoy festive beverages and market treats. Meet the people who make the market happen. Walk away with swag. Win prizes, including a gift basket full of market goodies.
Tickets on sale now. Space is limited. Cost is $50 and benefits The Worthington Partnership, a 501(c)(3) that produces the market.
Buy Tickets Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/249840190761189
Presented by Hull & Appel Family Dentistry and Edward Jones/Mark Huber.
Food Truck - Ajumama!
Start your day the Market way with breakfast from the Ajumama food truck!
Chef Laura Lee is serving up her famous KFC (that's Korean fried chicken) biscuit drizzled with a Pleiades Maple Products maple syrup glaze for the Market Special.
Other delicious choices items include Bulgogi Hash, breakfast sandwiches, and more Ajumama classics.
The truck will be parked in front of US Bank on the east side of High Street between the Rock Dove Farm and Gillogly Orchard booths. Open 9am-noon!
Mother's Day Gifts at the Market Mercantile
Does your mom love the Worthington Farmers Market? We get it!
Market gift certificates and canvas tote bags make great gifts for any occasion. Stop by the information booth in front of the Graeter's/House Wine parking lot at the corner of High & New England to purchase.
Music at the Market
Olde Village Barbershop
Lucia Cassell-Ramirez
Violinist Lucia Cassell-Ramirez has been playing at the farmers market since 2012, and loves being a part of this community. She focuses mainly on classical music.
Post Office Lawn
Chigozie Ezenagu
Melodic guitar that takes you places. Chill, relaxing, positive, happy vibes to make anyone feel good. Great Saturday morning music.
United Methodist Church
Chip Woods & Paul Graham
Acoustic guitar duo performing Americana music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, including folk, blues, country, bluegrass, and rock music genres.
Jet's Pizza
Tip House
Acoustic Guitar. Tip House is a long-time central Ohio musician and guitar maker, featuring on vocals and lead guitar in bands such as 71 South, The House String Band, and WryGrass. His original songs tell the stories of a colorful world populated by veterans, scoundrels, crooked businessmen, jilted lovers, and roadside apparitions.
Southeast Village Green
Worthington Squares
Guitars, ukuleles, harmonica, woodwinds (flute, clarinet.), etc. The Worthington Squares is a fun group of musicians who have played at the Worthington Farmers Market for about 15 years. Audience members are welcome to sit in and play along or sing along.
Recycling Done Right
We are so grateful to The Worthington Partnership Green Team for their work on the new recycling lids you'll see throughout the outdoor market!
Looking for Parking for the Farmers Market?
Our friends at Fresh Thyme Market have generously offered the rear (west) portion of their parking lot on Saturdays to Worthington Farmers Market customers. Just park and stroll down High Street. The Market begins just south of 161 on the Southeast and Southwest Village Greens and extends south to the Worthington Post Office. There's plenty to explore along the way!
Please reserve the front portion of the Fresh Thyme parking lot for their shoppers and delivery drivers, as noted on the photo, above.
Veggie Spy & Versatile Vegan
Strawberry Time!
Strawberry season is early this year – Tilley Farmstead is the first producer out of the gate with strawberries!
Wild strawberries have been eaten in the Western hemisphere and Europe for thousands of years. Strawberries played an important ceremonial role for several North American native tribes such as the Iroquois and the Cherokee.
The Cherokee also saw strawberries as a symbol of love and commitment. And they still are! The modern strawberry we enjoy today came from an accidental cross between a Virginia species and a Chilean species.
The Versatile Vegan suggests you try local strawberries in this Roasted Strawberry Bruschetta appetizer. Another great option is this refreshing Strawberry Salsa. And of course strawberries are perfect in desserts like Strawberry Cobbler and this Vegan Strawberry Shortcake. Yummy!
It’s no secret that local strawberries are amazing, so it’s best to arrive close to the Market opening if you don’t want to miss out. But don’t fret if you’re late – there will be plenty more in the coming weeks! And you can still enjoy strawberry popsicle treats from J Pops and strawberry salsa from Montezuma!
Other Finds
Franklinton Farms has collards, cabbage raab, and both purple top an hakurei turnips. They may have a small amount of snow peas. Cottage Garden is back, and they have green onions, green garlic, lettuce, and spinach. Toad Hill is also back and they offer bok choy, arugula, lettuce, and kale. Raber Family Organics has green garlic and beets. Kohlrabi fans should head to 9N Farm and Raber. Get ramps at Blue Owl and Marion Mushrooms. Blue Owl also has lovage, an intense herb popular in Europe that tastes like strong celery combined with a bit of parsley. Ohi:yo Pepper is back with their huge variety of hot pepper powders and plants.
If you are looking for flowers to plant, you will find beautiful options from several producers including Somerset and Cottage Garden. And many producers have veggie and herb starts for your spring garden, including Rock Dove, 9N Farm, Toad Hill, and Franklinton Farms.
Producers have the following available this week. In some cases, items may sell out before the Market ends.
Apples, Arugula, Beets, Bok Choy, Cabbage Raab, Chives, Cider , Cilantro, Collards, Herbs - various, Italian Dandelion Greens, Green Onions, Green Garlic, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Greens mixes, Microgreens & shoots, Mushrooms – multiple varieties, , Nettle, Parsley, Radishes, Ramps, Rosemary, Spinach, Strawberries (limited), Swiss Chard, Turnips.
"Summer" market hours, 8am to Noon, begin in May and run through October.
Made From the Market
Welcome to "Made From the Market" featuring recipes, photos, tips and techniques from customers, vendors, staff and volunteers highlighting the use of seasonal market products and the producers who grow and make them.
This Rhubarb Martini from The View from Great Island is a light, refreshing gin cocktail perfect for any spring occasion like Mother’s Day, showers, weddings, or just because it’s the weekend!
Did you know that rhubarb makes exquisite (and delicious) cocktails? This pretty rhubarb martini would be perfect for any spring fling. It’s a twist on the classic martini, made with a fresh rhubarb syrup and a hint of mint.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 ounces gin
1 ounce rhubarb syrup, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
3-4 mint leaves
RHUBARB SYRUP
Combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, or until the rhubarb is completely broken down.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pressing the solids to extract as much syrup as possible.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using. Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
MARTINI
Muddle the mint leaves in a shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice. Add the gin, rhubarb syrup, fresh lemon juice, and vermouth to the shaker.Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a rhubarb ribbon or a mint leaf, and serve immediately.
We want to hear from you about what you're cooking and the market products you're using to make healthy and wholesome AND decadent and indulgent dishes for your friends and family!
Send us a recipe (your own or link to a published one)
Include a photo or two of the finished dish
Be sure to identify the market products you used (photos welcome!)
No recipe? No problem. A brief description of the overall process is just fine.
Include your contact info (email or text preferred)
Deadline: By Noon on Wednesdays
Publication: Up to 3 submissions each week
So, who's up next? We'd love to hear from you!
Producer News -- Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Just in time for Mother’s Day!
Black Mission Fig & Pear Jam with Thyme
Catch us this Saturday in Worthington in
Booth #17.
Mother's Day is this Sunday! We have a variety of gift packages available for purchase. Pick one up at the farmstand, have it shipped directly to the recipient, or visit the farmer's market this Saturday. https://www.honeyrunfarm.com/gift-packages
A special menu is coming for the Worthington Farmers Market this weekend to celebrate all the amazing mommas!
The Little Dot
Looking for a heavenly dessert that's light and fluffy with a hint of sweetness? Look no further than our new honeycomb chiffon cake! This delicate cake is the perfect treat for Mother’s Day!
Order online now at https://buff.ly/42i5ZDP and pickup on Saturday 5/13 at @worthingtonfarmersmarket or pickup also available on Friday 5/12 late afternoon and Sunday 5/14 morning at our home bakery. This item will only be available during Mother's Day weekend.
With Mother's Day a few weeks away, we've got you covered with a handmade, facial-care gift box. Mom's especially put their kids needs before their own. Show Mom how thankful you are by giving the gift of self-care!
For a limited time, you can pick up your gift box at the Worthington Farmer's Market May 13th.
BYOWB -- Bring Your Own (Water) Bottle
While visiting the market this Saturday, The Worthington Partnership and The Worthington Partnership Green Team invite you to use the new public water fountain and bottle filling station installed on the Southwest Village Green. It even has a designated fountain/bowl for dogs!
Our team is excited to offer this sustainable resource to help reduce the number of plastic water bottles used in Worthington that add to the landfill.
Thank you to the City of Worthington Government for supporting us on this sustainability project and thank you to The Worthington Partnership Green Team for working so hard to raise the funds to make it happen!
Don't forget to "BYOWB" on Saturday. Bottled water will no longer be sold at the market information booth.
Save the Date!
Saturday, May 13, 10am - Noon
Tuesday, May 16, 10am, Ribbon Cutting
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1259586234650277?ref=newsfeed
Saturday, May 20, 9:00-10:30am
Buy Tickets Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/249840190761189
Sunday, May 21, 4-5pm
Wednesday, May 24, 5:30pm
Sunday, June 4, Noon - 5pm
The Worthington Farmers Market is an event of The Worthington Partnership.