Farmers' Market in Indianapolis Kicks Off Today

Press Release

(Indianapolis, Indiana – May 2, 2007) The spring/summer growing season makes its debut in downtown Indianapolis with the opening of the Indianapolis City Market outdoor Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, May 2. Roughly 40 Indiana farmers will fill the block of Market Street between Alabama and Delaware St., offering goodies that range from honey to produce, confections to gourmet dog treats. The market will be open every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May thru October.

The farmer’s market brings a unique rural environment to the heart of the city, showcasing Indiana growers’ products in a festive, outdoor environment that operates rain or shine. Farmers’ markets throughout the nation are enjoying a renaissance due to consumers’ heightened interest in health and locally-grown produce. Indianapolis City Market Executive Director Nikki Longworth says that the farmers’ market is about more than just food. “The farmers’ market brings together people, culture, food and commerce in a unique experience for both the grower and consumer,” she said.

Musical performances from local and regionally-acclaimed artists will provide outdoor entertainment in the marketplace. Musician and singer Ann McWilliams, marketing director at Indianapolis City Market, has assembled an eclectic group of bands and singers, contributing to the Market’s festive presence. “The Market is poised near so many of the city’s cultural attractions, as well as the business and government community. It’s a natural eastward extension of the cultural corridor,” she noted. The Indianapolis City Market plans a number of outdoor special events this summer to celebrate the renovation of the City Market.

Farmers, growers and food purveyors participating in the 2007 farmers market include Victorian House Scones, Baird Farms, Biltz Greenhouses, The Apple Works Orchard, Carroll County Crops, Bryant Farm, Harvest Moon Flower Farm, Brambleberry Farm, Cate’s Cottage, Easley Winery, Bloomer’s Greenhouses, Your Neighbor’s Garden, Hobbit Gardens, Fields Farm Fresh, Graber’s Produce, Grabow Orchard, Kimben Farm, Hunter’s Honey, Kuns Kountry Kitchen, Labnercroft Berry, Miller’s Manor Gardens, Hillsdale Co., Inc., Wurks-A-Poppin, Inc., Whispering Pines Nursery, Simmons Farm & Winery, Yeager Farms Produce and Hoosier Honey.

The Indianapolis City Market was originally founded in 1821 as the city’s first market. In summer 2007, the City Market will complete a transformation that includes renovation of the historic Market House and introduction of new merchants, purveyors and amenities including a shared use kitchen.

Source: Indianapolis City Market