Johns Creek Farmers Market Starts Saturday

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The newly expanded Johns Creek Farmers Market will soon open for its 2015 season.

Formerly limited to just the summer months, the Farmers Market will open April 18 and will run Saturday mornings through Oct. 31.

“People want to eat healthier and to be able to pick locally grown produce,” said Recreation Director Kirk Franz. “The feedback we were getting is that they wanted more opportunities to do that. By extending the time the market is available, we also can provide produce that ripens earlier in the spring and later in the fall.”

The market, located at the Amphitheater at Newtown Park on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., features local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. In addition to healthy things like tomatoes, lettuces, and squash, vendors sell a variety of hand-made goods and natural produce, such as flavored balsamic vinegars, free-range eggs, artisanal cheeses, jams and jellies and pastas.

To get an idea of the produce and food offered at the market, check out the city’s 2014 Vendors.

Residents can also subscribe to the weekly Farmers Market newsletter (sent during market months) to learn about special demonstrations, offerings and children’s activities planned for the next market day.

To apply to become a vendor, contact Recreation Manager Kirk Franz at 678-512-3200 or Kirk.Franz@JohnsCreekGA.gov.

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