By Sophie Pappas
Fresh produce, with a slice of Zionsville tradition; the Zionsville Farmers’ Market, known in some circles as simply The Market, is returning Saturday, May 17 for its spring and summer session.
Saturday mornings in Zionsville at the farmers’ market give homemakers and chefs alike the chance to try locally grown produce and prepared foods.
“Almost all of our favorite vendors are returning this season, but we are happy to introduce a few new faces,” said market committeewoman, Jennifer Bucher.
Bucher said her committee is working closely with the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce to promote the farmers’ market and let people know just how special shopping downtown can be.
“We’ve been working closely with [them]this year to see how we can partner with the Village Business District and offer more for the Saturday morning crowd,” she said. “And our usual goal is to provide great local food for the residents of Zionsville and to have fun doing it.”
This year the farmers’ market will be orchestrated by a new market master: Kirsten Northenscold. Northenscold is an English teacher at University High School in Carmel, and founder of Cool Bus, a nonprofit mobile literary center.
Bucher said the group is excited to work with Northenscold, but would still love to have more volunteers on board. Volunteer drives will take place once the season has started.
“We are always looking for volunteers to help at the market,” she said.
For volunteer information or to learn more about the farmers’ market, email [email protected].
New vendors at The Market this year include:
- Two Cookin’ Sister will be selling jams, pickles and other prepared foods
- Humboldt County Tea Company will be selling custom blended teas
- Tulip Tree Creamery will be selling local cheeses
