May 9, 2015, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market Opening Day!

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Opening Day!

Come kick off Mother’s Day weekend at Mill City Farmers Market on Saturday, May 9th! We will celebrate the much awaited spring season, farm-fresh foods, local fine arts and crafts, and honor moms with spring flowers and family friendly activities.

Produce Planner: Arugula, asparagus, baby beets, baby bok choi, carrots, chives, cilantro, kale, lettuce, mache, mesclun mix, mushrooms, mustard greens, nettles, oregano, pac choi, parsley, parsnips, radishes, ramps, salad mix, salad turnips, spinach, tarragon, watercress, and much more!

Mill City Cooks, 10 am: Featuring Market Chefs Heather Hartman and Jenny Breen with their daughters in honor of Mother's Day. These talented ladies will be demonstrating how to prepare Breakfast Wild Rice and Smoked Trout Croquettes!

Outreach and Education Coordinator Emily Larson of the Wedge Community Co-op will also be in the kitchen offering helpful tips about buying in bulk.

Sponsor: Thank you to today’s sponsor Wedge Community Co-op! Visit the Wedge Community Co-op booth to receive free High Mowing Organic Seeds to get your garden started! Plus, receive coupons to the Wedge Table, their new market and cafe on Eat Street.

Community Booth, all day: Bikeways for Everyone
Learn more about this collaborative campaign of community partners, businesses and individuals advocating for 30 new miles of protected bikeways by 2020.

Planting Activity, sponsored by Juut Salonspa:  Plant a seedling for a special gift for Mother's Day!

Mini-farm, all day: With furry friends from Oliver H. Kelley Farm.

Art Market, all Day: Featuring Indigo & Snow, Fresh Mud Pottery, Annika Kaplan, and Crookedwood.

Live Music, 11 am - 1 pm: MCFM is thrilled to welcome back the Roe Family Singers to the Market today! This local jug band sensation is a hit with the kids!

Become an MCFM Member! Here are just a few of the member specials available this Saturday:

Artisan MN:  $1 off any purchase of fermented "living" food;
Green Earth Growers: Buy 2 plants get 1 free!
Loon Organics: $1 off any $10 purchase;
Red Table Meat: $1 off salami;
The Bolt: $1 off any beverage;
Zula Juice: 10% off all juices and cleanses!