Special Farmer’s Market In East Orange Will Include Music Lineup

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The City of East Orange will host a special Farmer’s Market on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from noon to 6 p.m. in observance of National Farmers Market Week.

The East Orange Farmer’s Market runs seasonally every other Tuesday between June and October. It’s held at 44 City Hall Plaza and is anchored by three farm operations from Essex County, the Garden State and the Caribbean. It also features 15 to 20 local artisan vendors and a guest DJ, who delivers familiar musical beats that resonate throughout the marketplace.

Managed by the East Orange Department of Policy, Planning and Development, the farmer’s market serves as a community hub to eat, shop, connect and support small, local businesses. It also promotes health and wellness among residents, city officials said.

Market sponsors include NJ SNAP, Jersey Fresh, and City Green’s Good Food Bucks.

In addition to its regular offerings of fresh produce, artisan crafts and Caribbean imported goods, the market will feature the following lineup on Aug. 8:

• 12 pm - Music by Rashaun Ashley
• 1 pm - Music by C-Dreams
• 2 pm - Remarks by Special Guests
• 3 pm - Music by C-Dreams
• 4:15 pm - Yoga by Leslie Yogi

“We look forward to opening our farmer’s market every year to showcase our community vendors and to provide access to fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, plants and more from our state and the Caribbean,” Mayor Ted Green said.

“By re-connecting our community to the direct source of locally-grown foods, we are helping to encourage healthier lifestyles and overall well-being, ultimately making our community stronger,” Green said.

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