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First Market Day Pictures
Wendy shows the new Market bags - only $3!   Everyone loves the Flint Banjo Club! Strawberries sold like hotcakes!   And summer flowers were blooming . . .    See you next Sunday!

ENTER The Grandest Pie CONTEST!

The 2008 Farmers Market will feature a pie making contest in search of "The Grandest Pie". The contest will take place on Sunday, July 27 and judging will begin at 1:00 PM. This event will be judged by an expert pie-eating panel of Community leaders and one Grand Prize will be awarded. Think YOU can make The Grandest Pie? Click here to download an ENTRY FORM.

APPLY HERE

INFORMATION

Market Background: The Grand Blanc City Farmers Market (GBCFM) will open its third year on Sunday, June 22, 2008 and continue through October 19, 2008. The GBCFM has been set up to support local Michigan based growers and artisans. The market will offer the freshest Michigan-grown produce and high-quality local arts and crafts.

Market Day and Hours: The Market will be open every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 

Market Location: The GBCFM is located on Grand Boulevard, just west of Saginaw Street and east of Davis Street, between Reid and Grand Blanc Roads. 

Market Vendors: Potential market vendors may apply to the GBCFM throughout the season. Use the link to the Vendor Application and Market Guidelines to determine eligibility and apply for a spot in the market. 

MARKET SHOPPERS ON GRAND BOULEVARD

 


 

 

 

For application approval and other market questions, contact

City Hall

financedir@cityofgrandblanc.com

 

MARKET PICTURES

LOOK here for more pictures from the weekly Farmers Market!

JUNE 22, 2008      MORE

MAP

Click the image below to see a map of the Farmers Market location!

 

REASONS WHY WE HAVE A FARMERS MARKET
  • Fresh produce - locally grown and "just picked"
  • Organic produce and bread
  • Gardening helps and tips from experts!
  • Bedding plants and perennials specific to our area
  • Meet the people who grow our food
  • Conserve local farmland by making it productive
  • Learn about produce - get cooking recommendations
  • Gather downtown - meet friends and neighbors
  • Get to know civic group members through fundraisers
  • Convenient location and parking
  • Eat healthier - more fruits and vegetables!
  • Outdoor shopping
  • Dependable rain or shine - every Sunday June 22 - October 19

MARKET EVENTS

 Weekly features: 

Kettle Corn & Roasted Almonds - Let's Get Nuts!

Ribs & Fixings - Damon's

Hot Dogs & Fixings - The Fill Zone

Sandwiches/Fresh Fruit - Roly Poly

MSU Master Gardener Resource Table

 

Click DATE for complete list of activities for each day -

DATE

EVENT

TIME

JUN 22

    Flint Banjo Club   

12 - 2

JUN 29

Buick Open Weekend - Putting Contest

  

JUL 6

Kids Corner Kick-Off

12 - 2

JUL 13

Crafters Week

10 - 2

JUL 20

Irish Singer

10 - 2

JUL 27

Favorite Recipe Day - FREE Gift!

GRANDEST PIE Contest

10 - 2

AUG 3

Kids Corner

12 - 2

AUG 10

Crafters Week

10 - 2

AUG 17

Scottish Dancers

12 -2

AUG 24

Cook-Off Day

  

AUG 31

Favorite Recipe Day - FREE Gift!

10 - 2

SEPT 7

Kids Corner

12 - 2

SEPT 14

Crafters Week

10 - 2

SEPT 21

Adopt-A-Pet Day

10 - 2

SEPT 28

Favorite Recipe Day - FREE Gift!

10 - 2

OCT 5

Kids Corner

12 - 2

OCT 12

Crafters Week

10 - 2

OCT 19

Gourd Decorating Contest

10 - 2

 

 

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