- Worthington Farmers Market
FINAL Market of 2021. The Best Local Gift Source! Preview: 3rd & Spoon Cookie Dough. Biscuit Boss!
Join us THIS Saturday, from 9am-12pm, in historic Old Worthington for the final Market of the year!
We'll have candy canes at the Market information booth for the kiddos, a visit from the Biscuit Boss food truck and the merriest farmers and artisan food makers in all of Ohio!
Fill your sleigh with gifts of good taste and stock your pantry with all of your local favorites!
Saturday is our FINAL Market before the holidays and our winter break as we work to secure an indoor location for February and March.
The Market will re-open on February 5. Watch for an upcoming announcement about our new indoor location.
Dec 18 - Preview Day (re-scheduled from 12/11)
We heard Santa loves cookie dough...but who doesn't?!
Just in time for the holidays, we're raising our spoons to welcome 3rd & Spoon edible cookie dough! Using only premium ingredients, they mix their dough in small batches to deliver smooth, rich flavor in every bite.
3rd & Spoon's delightful cookie dough can be eaten right out of the jar. But don’t stop there – try the dough as a dip, spread, filling or as a topping on ice cream! This tantalizing treat is perfect as a personal indulgence as well as a fun-filled party dessert.
Look for Alex and team in the Graeter's parking lot, near House Wine this Saturday from 9am-12pm.
Food Truck at the Market - Biscuit Boss!
Find them and their delicious biscuit sandwiches in front of US Bank, 9am to Noon.
This Week's Participating Producers
*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 a Producer With Just a Click!
Our interactive market map is live via this link: https://maps.managemymarket.com/4896
Please Note: Map is provided for informational purposes to help locate your favorite producers. Map is not to scale and does not reflect spacing between booths.
Veggie Spy
Celebrate the Holidays With…Mushrooms!
Mushrooms, the fleshy, spore bearing, above-ground parts of fungi, are a wonderful ingredient to add flavor and texture to your holiday meals. Fungi are amazing creatures that are neither plant nor animal, they are somewhere in between. Much less is known about fungi than plants, but we do know that:
Fungi DNA is closer to human DNA than plant DNA.
Fungi form huge networks under forests & play a critical role in forest health.
Most of a fungus is not the mushroom above ground; it is underground in the form of a mass of thread-like structures call mycelium
The largest fungus in the world takes up over three sq miles in an Oregon forest and is thousands of years old!
Fungi cannot produce food from sunlight like plants do, they get food from decomposing organic matter.
The yeast used to bake bread and brew beer is a kind of single-celled fungus
Mushrooms are high in Vitamin D, 3 B vitamins, and selenium.
Psychedelic mushrooms are being used in research studies to treat anxiety, addiction, and depression
You can discover more amazing properties of fungi in the documentary Fantastic Fungi (trailer) on Netflix.
The Market has two mushroom vendors: Mayapple Farms and Blue Owl. Current offerings include both dried and fresh shiitakes, the popular mushroom from East Asia with a meaty texture and earthy flavor. Also available are several types of oyster mushrooms, which tend to have a delicate flavor. Mayapple’s King oyster mushrooms have a wonderful texture that makes a fine bacon substitute. Also look for reishi, a medicinal mushroom that has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and is thought to have anti-cancer and anti-aging properties.
If you are looking for a gift for that person who has darn near everything, consider a mushroom log from Blue Owl. They’ll be able to grow their own shiitakes once Spring arrives.
Other unusual finds are cider jelly from Sippel and the flavorful Kitchen Sink microgreen mix from Seven Acre Farm. Also, Mondiale Collections has a vegan hot chocolate mix.
Other Finds
Franklinton Farms still has peppers! They also offer mini cabbages, radicchio, and sweet potatoes. Head to 9N for squash and celery. Jorgensen has beautiful lettuce, spinach, and beets. The Blueberry Patch will be back. Gillogly still has plenty of pears, including seconds. Rock Dove has red cabbage microgreens.
Producers have the following available at the Market. Note supplies are limited.
Apples – multiple varieties, Arugula, Beets, Bok Choy, Carrots, Celery, Collards, Garlic, Ginger, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce-various, Microgreens & shoots, Mustard Greens, Mushrooms, Pears, Scallions, Senposai, Shallots, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard. Tomatoes (green), Turnips
Producer Gift Boxes
From Kerissa Payne: Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year! My birthday is right before, and we have family all around!
In anticipation of my birthday, I want to give the gift of free shipping to the Eastern Shipping Region! On all orders over $169! Use the code: HBD
Give the gift of Covey Rise Farms, either locally or shipped to their door. It’s a gift the whole family can enjoy
There’s still time to get your orders in before Christmas. Don’t delay. This is one of best ways to show your friends and family your love and appreciation during this holiday season. Get yours today before they’re all gone!
Continental US shipping ready to go every day and free local delivery available!
And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care....
'TIS THE SEASON!! We’re now stocking the perfect stuffers. Make those stockings smell good this holiday season with a 4-oz bag of beans to kick off the holiday! Available this Saturday at the Worthington Farmers Market.
Gift Ideas, Free Shipping and More! Let North Country Charcuterie take the stress out of holiday shopping! We have new ways to receive your order locally and a new Variety Pack! https://mailchi.mp/nort.../gift-ideas-free-shipping-and-more
Our salt sets are a Holiday favorite! One jar each of our culinary salts, Lemon Spicebush, Soil Sun & Sea, and PSR Black! They are the key to making everything taste amazing! Sprinkle on eggs, avocado toast, roasted veggies, over a puréed soup, on a salad with olive oil and vinegar, on pop-corn… everything. Order online today and send it to your favorite person.
Local peeps! We’ve opened up home delivery to the 43015 area code until Christmas! And we’ve also opened up pick ups for the Worthington Farmers Market for Dec 18th!
You all know you need this under your tree and in your stockings! Sweetlibertycandycompany.com
Need a gift for the foodie on your gift list? Blue Jacket's Cheese Board Basket gives them the popular cheese to create a memorable tasting experience this Christmas season.
Deck the Halls!
Just a few of our handmade, individually numbered ornaments remain!
Limited to just 125 numbered pieces, Emily from Daphnia Ceramics, handcrafted each individual ornament.
The 2021 ornaments are a Worthington Farmers Market exclusive, available Saturdays at the Market information booth (corner of E. New England Ave. and High St.) ready to hang, tie on to a package or gift-wrapped for giving. The sale of each ornament benefits our end of the year fundraising efforts.
Market Gift Ideas
Limited edition market tote bag -- also part of our end-of-year fundraising program. $25
Gift Certificates, available in $5 and $10 denominations, never expire and are accepted by all the market vendors.
Market Gift Central is located in the information booth at the corner of South High Street and New England Avenue, in front of the Graeter's and House Wine parking lot.
COhatch Maker at the Market - Love Knot Knits
Caitlyn from Love Knot Knits hand knits ear warmers, beanies and scarves with color combinations for every occasion and sizes ranging from toddler to adult.
Wrap up your holiday shopping this Saturday, December 18, 9am to Noon, at the Worthington Farmers Market! Find her in Booth #46 on High Street in front of Dewey's Pizza.
Save the Date!
Whitney House Dine to Donate, Last Date: Sunday, Dec 19
Join us for dinner on any Sunday for the rest of the year and a portion of your check will be donated to a local organization! We love our community and want to give back.
Sunday Dinner service starts at 4pm. Reservations are accepted but not required.
Updated INDOOR Mask Requirement
Beginning September 16, the City of Worthington requires facial coverings in all publicly accessible *indoor* locations. Please plan accordingly if your trip to Saturday's Worthington Farmers Market (hosted outdoors through December 18) includes a visit inside Old Worthington restaurants and shops.
As public health continues to be threatened by a resurgence in cases of COVID-19 due to the highly contagious Delta variant, the City of Worthington has joined the City of Columbus and other central Ohio communities in instituting a face covering requirement for all publicly accessible indoor locations effective Thursday, September 16. The requirement applies to all individuals, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Read complete details here: https://worthington.org/1977/Worthington-Mask-Requirement
Can I Bring My Dog to the Outdoor Market?
Well-socialized and well-behaved dogs are welcome to accompany visitors to the Worthington Farmers Market.
We ask that pet owners abide by these rules to make a pet’s visit to the Market a good experience for everyone:
Pets must be kept on a short leash.
Pets must be under control and by the owner’s side at all times.
Keep pets away from produce, plants, and other food products.
Pets must be friendly with other pets and people of all ages.
Be considerate—not everyone loves your pet; some customers are fearful and others are allergic to animals.
Please clean up after your pet. Market staff and volunteers are not responsible for cleaning up after your pet.
Sidewalks and pavement in and around the Market get HOT! during the summer months and can burn the sensitive foot pads of dogs in a matter of minutes. Please consider keeping your pups cool and comfortable at home on the hottest summer days.
If your pet is coughing, vomiting, has diarrhea or exhibiting other signs of illness, please keep them home. Market staff and volunteers are not responsible for cleaning up after your pet.
Invest in Your Community
Do you love our farmers market? We are powered by a non-profit organization that largely relies on donations to fund our operations. Please consider donating to help us reach our goal. You can do a one-time donation or even set up a monthly donation to help us keep our market going strong. Click here for the link to donate: experienceworthington.com/donate
Current Operational Guidelines
Facial coverings are optional, though recommended for unvaccinated people.
Space between vendor booths has increased to ensure maximum aisle width. Form lines in empty spaces next to booths to allow other pedestrians to pass and keep traffic flowing in the main aisles and sidewalks.
Sanitize your hands often. Hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout the Market space.
Only touch the products that you intend to buy. Or, allow the farmer or food maker to select your products for you.
And, remember, if you have a fever or if you are not feeling well, please stay home.
Thank you for your continued support, cooperation and patience!
UPDATE: Beginning September 16, the City of Worthington requires facial coverings in all publicly accessible *indoor* locations. Please plan accordingly if your trip to Saturday's Worthington Farmers Market (hosted outdoors through October 30) includes a visit inside of our Old Worthington restaurants and shops.
The Worthington Partnership is pleased to announce that COhatch is furthering its investment in the Worthington community. Together the organizations will continue to drive initiatives to bring positive attention to the historic district, and support professional development and educational seminars for local merchants and business owners. The Partnership also will support soon-to-be-announced COhatch community events geared toward improving the lives of local residents.
COhatch will provide funding, hosting venues and people resources to help design and plan future programs for the community in collaboration with the Old Worthington Partnership. You will also see the COhatch airstream trailer, a multi-purpose office on wheels named "Mobi" at various events.
Thanks to COhatch for bringing energy and resources to Old Worthington! We are thrilled to work even more closely together to enhance the Old Worthington experience.
For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at worthingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
The Worthington Farmers Market is an event of The Worthington Partnership.