First Sighting: Sweet Corn!

One of the greatest rewards of the middle of the summer is the first harvest of sweet corn, and its finally here! Come down to the farmers market this Saturday to pick up your first batch, along with some other delicious goodies like raspberries and blueberries to complete a perfect midsummer meal. Make sure to arrive early, as some popular items will go fast!

What’s Available?

This Saturday find:

~Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes lettuce, spinach, kale, collards, chard, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, onions, radishes, beans, peas, bok choy, potatoes, zucchini, summer squash, cucumbers, rhubarb, turnips, herbs, flowers, bedding plants, grass fed beef, free range chicken and eggs, pasture raised pork and lamb, cheese, butter, yogurt, honey, maple syrup, nut butters, jellies and jams, kimchi, sauerkraut and other fermented products, canned goods, granola, baked goods, burgers, pork chops on a stick, tacos, omelets, kabobs, tamales, sambusa, popsicles, coffee, iced tea, lemonade and other refreshments~Handmade jewelry, soaps, apothecary products, laser art, photography and hand sewn bibs and aprons.

This Tuesday find:

~Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes lettuce, spinach, kale, collards, chard, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, onions, radishes, beans, peas, bok choy, potatoes, zucchini, summer squash, cucumbers, rhubarb, turnips, herbs, flowers, bedding plants, pasture raised pork, maple syrup, wild rice, jams, beef and vegetarian sliders, fried tomato BLTs, wood fired pizza, kettle corn, popsicles and bubble tea

~Henna body art

Market Entertainment:

9:00 am-11:00 am Sergio

11:00 am-1:00 pm The Gated Community

 Last Week to Find Waldo and Win Prizes! 

The famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting the market and twenty-five other local businesses throughout our South Minneapolis community this July. Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, book coupons and more! 

Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo Local in South Minneapolis!” passport with the names of all the participating sites, and get their passport stamped or signed for each Waldo they spot. Passports are available at Moon Palace Books and the Midtown Farmers Market.

The first 100 Waldo seekers to get their passports stamped or signed at ten or more sites can bring their passports back to Moon Palace Books to collect prizes. Collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle seekers to enter in a grand prize drawing on July 31st. Find a full list of participating businesses here.

Thank You to Saturday’s Sponsor:

Hennepin County