Rochester Farmers’ Market opens
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The Farmers’ Market in downtown Rochester kicked off its 12th season on Saturday. Visitors enjoyed live music, children’s activities and two drawings during the opening day celebration.
Located at the corner of Third and Water Streets, the market features a wide variety of flowers, fresh produce and other Michigan-exclusive products.
New to the market this year was a kids coloring contest. Children could color a picture of the market mascot for a chance to win a bike from the Rochester Bike Shop.
In addition, 500 farmers’ market tote bags filled with special offers from local businesses, were given away.
Children enjoyed a scavenger hunt and an activity where they potted a plant.
“There’s a combination of great things at the market,” said Nancy Voges, marketing coordinator of Downtown Development Authority and market manager. “It’s a nice gathering place and it’s a great experience for families to come down and interact with neighbors and people who grow food. They can help support local farmers.”
One of the vendors at the market was Elya’s Village Gardens from Macomb Township. They have been setting up at the market since the event started. Famous for the perennials, trees and shrubs.
“We love plants and we love people,” said owner Byron Elya.
According to Voges, the market has a few new vendors this year. Some of the vendors include; Holy Cannoli, a pastry business that recently opened up downtown; Sticky Paws, a boutique pet shop that sells pet treats, toys and apparel; and Green City Committee, a committee that focuses on Oakland County green initiatives.
“We’re all about promoting water conservation,” Marilyn Trent, chairwoman of Green City, said. “You really have to be dedicated and want to make a change. The idea is do what you can.”
Green City Committee will be holding a monthly farmers’ market series to help promote the Green Living Festival, which runs from May 13-15.
The market will also feature a “vendor of the week” beginning on May 14.
“The market will highlight a vendor who will be given an opportunity to showcase their products, offer discounts, do a demonstration or do something special,” Voges said.
The market will also be featuring a harvest basket weekly drawing in which the winner will win an assortment of items donated by the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market vendors.
Blues and jazz musician Paul Miles says he will be playing his guitar and strolling around the market this year.
“It’s a great audience,” April McCrumb, the owner of Catching Fireflies said. “We’ve been here the last couple of years.”
Shoppers can expect to find hanging baskets, floral arrangements, a variety of herbs and garden plants, as well as fresh-baked bread and other baked goods at the Toffee Store in the center of the market.
For more information about the market, its vendors and its seasonal produce guide, you can visit the Farmers Market section at www.downtownrochestermi.com
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