September 10, 2011, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market:  Honoring Heirlooms

PRODUCE PLANNER:
Melons, grapes, apples, pears, beets, turnips, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, mustard greens, squash blossoms, patty pan squash, sweet corn, winter squash, tomatillos, kale, collard greens, onions, okra, summer squash and more!

WHAT’S NEW:
- Tickets for the Harvest Moon Benefit Dinner by the Riverfront are still available! Make your reservation today, by following this link and support Healthy Foods, Local Farmers.
- Mill City Cook Nick Schneider shows you how to make a “mouthteaser” summer salad – in the shadow of the Stone Arch Bridge.
- Dig Deeper into the economical impact of farmers markets with this article published by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
- New flavor at Aunt Else’s Aebleskivers this Saturday: ground cherry!

Mill City Cooks, 10:00am:
Grilled Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salsa with Chef Heather Hartman and ingredients from Market sponsor, Nash Brothers Trading Company.

Mini Farm, all day:
Stop in to see how the animals from Gale Woods Farm and Three Rivers Park District have grown this season!

Live Music, 11:00am – 1:00pm:
Bluegrass bombshells, The Sodbusters!

Meet Your Vegetables! 9:00am – 1:00pm (while supplies last):
Enjoy the subtle differences in heirloom varieties of peppers with simple preparations and nutritional information provided by UMN Public Health Nutrition grad students. Sponsored by Allina Hospitals & Clinics.

Sponsors: At Allina Hospitals & Clinics, our vision is to help support people in their pursuit of becoming and staying healthy. As a result, we’re working with our communities to address the health issues and identifying ways to encourage physical activity, support healthful eating, and maintain a balanced life.

Art Market, all day:
Barnswallow Garden, Cracked Clay, Aprilerre and Spring Finn