July 1, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: 

Celebrate 4th of July Weekend at Mill City Farmers Market! Mill City Farmers Market’s Saturday Market is Minneapolis' trusted source for local, sustainable and organic groceries, bringing fresh food, cooking education and live entertainment to one beautiful place. Join us and over 60 local farmers, food makers and artisans - rain or shine - this Saturday for a unique outdoor shopping experience. More info: http://bit.ly/2tgVxiF

PRODUCE PLANNER
Arugula, asparagus, bok choi, be...ets, broccoli, carrots, cherry tomatoes, dried beans, fresh herbs (chives, cilantro, mint), garlic scapes, green garlic, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, microgreens, mushrooms, radishes, rhubarb, potatoes, salad turnips, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, spring onions, strawberries, Swiss chard, tomatoes and more!

MILL CITY COOKS
Learn how to cook market meals in our free, chef-led cooking demo, Mill City Cooks, offered every Saturday in the train shed patio at 10:30. This Saturday, market chef Heather will be making a seasonal dish. Plus, our kids’ tables at the demo always feature coloring sheets and other engaging activities, giving adults some free time to relax with a cup of coffee and learn tips and easy seasonal recipes from our market chefs.

STORY TIME
Guthrie Theater Story Time is the first Saturday of every month at 9:30 and 10 in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs. Join Guthrie Theater actor H. Adam on the blue mats for 20-minute theatrical readings of our favorite kids’ books!

POWER OF PRODUCE
Power of Produce “PoP“ veggie tasting club is at the information tent every Saturday! Kids ages 3-12 can earn a $2 token to spend on fruits and veggies by tasting a local, seasonal vegetable, as a way to empower kids to make healthy eating decisions.

MEET YOUR VEGETABLES
Nutrition and Public Health students lead our Meet Your Vegetables demonstrations at the top of the Chicago Mall, near Spoonriver restaurant. Discover creative, simple ways to prepare seasonal produce and walk away with a delicious sample and recipe card complete with nutrition information!

LIVE MUSIC
Upriver Cajun Trio will be playing live music from 11 – 1 in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs.

Vendor Map and more information can be found on our website: http://bit.ly/2tgVxiF