Maple Grove Farmers Market Season Opens June 14

An early, warm spring combined with blossoming interest in local foods promises one of the best opening days yet for the Maple Grove Farmers Market, according to market organizers.

The outdoor market will open 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the . 

“We are thrilled to welcome back a great mix of new and longtime vendors to our Market,” said Market Coordinator Carol Morris.

Fifty-three vendors will offer locally grown produce, flowers, bread, meats, canned goods, honey, maple syrup, grains, pasta, specialty baked goods, and more. The June 14 market is expected to be stocked with early-season produce, including strawberries, because of Minnesota’s unseasonably mild spring. New to the market this year are a wide variety of items including pickles, artisan baked goods, barbeque sauces and spice mixes, alpaca fiber (yarn) and meats, and more.

Patrons will be able to park for free as well as check ready-to-eat food, including wood fired pizza, barbecue items, ice cream, iced coffee and tea drinks, kettle korn, baked goods, and more. A new, shaded seating area has been added this year.

The June 14 market will also feature music from the Dean Harrington Trio from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Family storytime for children begins at 4:30 p.m.

The Maple Grove Farmers Market will be open every Thursday afternoon through October 14. Hours are 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through September, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in October.

For more market information:

• Maplegrovefarmersmarket.com

• Facebook.com/maplegrovefarmersmarket

• Follow on Twitter at mgfarmersmarket

Information provided by Maple Grove Farmers Market