EVANSVILLE, IN (May 24, 2011) –The much-anticipated Vanderburgh County Farm
Bureau Farmers’ Market will kick-off this Friday, May 25th in Downtown Evansville between
Second and Sycamore Streets. Fresh produce, flowers, herbs, handmade crafts, and baked
goods will be plentiful from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The market will continue every Friday
this summer, May 25th through September 28th, 2012.
In addition to local goods, every Friday the market will feature a wide variety of events
including live music, educational workshops about nutrition, solar power and worm
composting. Local magician, Don Baggett will also make an appearance at the market this
year!
This Friday the market will feature a performance of International Dances by Kay’s Dance
Studio 9:00 a.m. You won’t want to miss this wonderful community event that supports
local growers, bakers and crafters.
Special thanks to the Vanderburgh County Farm Bureau Farmers’ Market for making this
market possible.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FARM BUREAU FARMERS’ MARKET EVENTS
May 25: Kay’s Dance Studio performs International Dances
June 1: David Tuley plays acoustic music
June 8: Wesselman Nature Society Children’s activity day
June 15: Solar Workshop with Ryan Zaricki
June 22: Sprinklesburgh Ensemble (pending event)
June 29: Workshop with Ginger Talsma, Certified Health Care Practitioner &
Farming Education by David Brenner
July 6: Mayor Winnecke visits the market (9:00-9:30) “Why local food is importantâ€
July 13: Vanderbugh County 4H (pending)
July 20: Tai Kwon Do demonstration by Bobby King
July 27: Luthier with Wares performing on handmade instruments
August 3: Tony Aiken discusses worm composting
August 10: Andrea Reed acoustic performance
August 17: Violin performance by Kathryn Cannon
Sept. 7: Wool spinning demonstration
Sept. 14: Don Baggett performs MAGIC
Sept. 21: Wesselman Woods at the Market
Sept. 28: Special Guest Kristen Hess, author of “Food For Thought: An Indiana Harvest”
