MANSFIELD — NECIC and the North End Farmers Market invite the community to a special celebration in honor of National Farmers Market Week, taking place on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 311 Bowman Street on the NECIC Urban Farm.
This special event is sponsored by Mechanics Bank, the Benko-Scruggs family, and Buckeye Imagination Museum, and will offer an exciting mix of activities, giveaways, and family fun for all ages.
The North End Farmers Market will be filled with its usual wide array of local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, organic meats, flowers, plants, handmade items, and more.
In addition to shopping local, attendees can enjoy:
A free Farmers Market gift and cotton candy for the first 50 children (courtesy of NECIC)
A Coloring Contest, with entries judged by the North End Elders, the winner receiving 4-day passes courtesy of Buckeye Imagination Museum.
A Scavenger Hunt for anyone to complete, with a chance to win $100 in Market Bucks
on the line.
Cooking demos highlighting fresh ingredients from the market.
Free Face painting and other fun surprises.
As always, the North End Farmers Market is free to attend and open to everyone.
The market is committed to accessibility and proudly accepts a variety of payment methods, including:
Cash and Credit/Debit Cards
SNAP/EBT with a match of up to $25
WIC
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Richland County Bucks
National Farmers Market Week is a time to celebrate the vital role that farmers markets play in supporting local agriculture, improving access to fresh food, and strengthening community connections.
NECIC invites the entire community to take part in the celebration and experience everything the North End Farmers Market has to offer.
For more details and updates, follow the North End Farmers Market on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nefm2014/