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Downtown Farmers Market kicks off Saturday

MARQUETTE -- The snow is finally melting and signs of summer are popping up all around the Marquette area, including the return of another summertime favorite: the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, which opens for the 2023 season on Saturday.

This weekend's season opener takes place at the Marquette Commons and runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The 2023 market has some big changes, including a new logo that will adorn signs and tents throughout the market plaza. This year customers will also be able to purchase gift cards online, which can be redeemed in person at the information booth.

"It's been a long winter and we are excited to be back at the start of the market season," said Downtown Marquette Farmers Market Manager Sara Johnson. "There's a lot of new offerings this year that I think customers and shoppers will appreciate."

This year the market will have six additional booths operated by local vendors, with a variety of local produce, baked goods, meat and eggs, kombucha, coffee, bread and hot sauce, among other items.

The market will also feature the Free Community Table, a table that is available at no cost to local groups and organizations that align with the goals and mission of the market. For the first few markets, local group The Master Gardeners will be at the community table to help answer gardening questions.

Groups that are interested in getting involved in the free market can apply online at www.mqtfarmersmarket.com/apply.

Each week the market will host different community events, including Yoga at the Market, the Power of Produce Children's Program, demonstrations from the Marquette Food Co-Op and more.

For more information about the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, including a list of accepted forms of payment, look online at www.mqtfarmersmarket.com.

Randy Crouch can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 242. His email address is rcrouch@miningjournal.net