Haymaker Market Opens Outdoors May 26

The in Kent launches the celebration of its 20th year with the grand opening on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at its outdoor market.

Located on Franklin Avenue beneath the Haymaker overpass between College Street and Summit Street, the market runs rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays until October 27, 2012.

More than 40 vendors weekly will offer locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs (with 4 OEFFA Certified Organic growers). Fresh baked goods include gluten-free and vegan. Also available are artisan goat and cow cheeses, pastured eggs and meats, certified organic specialty grains, flours, and dry beans, handmade fresh pasta and sauces, pierogies, and vegan veggie burgers, chips and salsa, guacamole, hummus, grain salads, preserves, maple syrup, honey, dried herbs, rubs, dips, vinegars, soaps, lotions, candles, cut flowers or bouquets, as well as seedlings, potted perennials and shrubs. Enjoy ready to eat foods, coffees and teas at the market or take them home for later.

Light on cash? Visit the market information table to buy tokens to use within the market. The SNAP program lets customers swipe their Ohio Direction card in exchange for $1 increment tokens that may be used to purchase any SNAP-eligible food item from any vendor. Credit/debit card users may buy $5 increment tokens that can be used on any item at the market.

Not sure what to do with kale? Visit The Campus Kitchen at ’s booth to sample fresh dishes made with seasonal market ingredients, and take the free recipe card and grab the ingredients while you’re at the market to make it yourself at home (May-August).

The Children @ the Market series offers educational activities for kids (TBA), and the Music @ the Market series continues with free live performances each Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. This series features local musicians and is made possible in part through a “Celebrate Kent!” grant. Join the market's email list by writing to: haymakermarket@gmail.com or visiting its website at www.haymakermarket.com.

2012 Music @ the Market series:

May 26: Adreanne Zeleny

June 2: Peggy & Brad

June 9: Brian Henke

June 16: Halim El-Dabh

June 23: Don Hindenach

June 30: Hal Walker

July 7: Kent Shindig All-Stars - Heritage Festival

July 14: Elliot Ingersoll

July 21: Jim Gill

July 28: Celtic Clan

August 4: Kerry Kean and Kathy Camille

August 11: Jon Mosey

August 18: Dale Galgozy

August 25: Martha’s Mistake

September 1: Ashley Brooke Toussant

September 8: Lisa & Heather Malyuk

September 15: The Bluestones

September 22: Summit

September 29: Kathy Johnson

October 6: Barb Withe

October 13: TBA

October 20: TBA

October 27: TBA