COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Beginning this Saturday morning and running every Saturday through the end of August, downtown Coldwater will host The Corner Farmers’ Market. The Market will be held from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Four Corners Park. The market, which is based on organic practices by the vendors, will combine a mix of fruit and vegetable items as the summer progresses, along with handmade items.
“We are looking for this to be a market of high quality, the committee understands it might take some time to build but those who craft and grow with organic principles are very proud of their products,” said Christian Arnold of Pure Earth. “We are looking to increase access of healthy food for our community
Other activities throughout the market will be live music, kids activities, and educational opportunities regarding recycling, composting, canning and more. “We are also excited for this first market to partner with the Branch District Library who will have a booth sharing healthy recipes, at 10 a.m. Taylor’s Books and More will be doing a story time at 10 a.m. and a plant activity, and Children’s Museum of Branch County doing a potato stamp project while they are open 10-4 p.m. The Corner Market bags will also be available for donation, with all of the proceeds going back to help support the market.
Vendors spots are available anytime throughout the 9 week market. Vendors can choose to attend one time, a 4 week period, or the full-season. The Farmers’ Market Committee encourages the use of local, organically grown products or for the farm to use organic practices with pesticide-free and herbicide-free produce.
