A lot about a farmers market is old-school. Based on most people’s eating habits the mere idea of buying raw ingredients and cooking from scratch is all too rare. To many, cooking dinner is opening a jar of sauce that someone else made and serving it over pasta someone else made. We don’t expect to, nor are we trying to, convince everyone to make everything completely from scratch but we hope to at least make people conscious of the difference. This is the spirit of planning winter food demos with a bit of a party also.
Sundays,March to November: Urban Permaculture Gatherings
The class is a one of a series of classes about using urban land to plant perennial plants, trees and bushes that generate food annually. It covers soil quality, plant selection, plant layout and care. As the plants mature, they will increase their food output over their lifecycle. An example is the food forest at the Coit Road Farmers’ Market. Three vacant lots are being transformed into food for the community.
April 22, 5pm:EARTH DAY!!! Our next big event is back at Coit! Yay! Spring has sprung so Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd, at 5pm we will be at Coit Road Farmer’s Market to clean up the space, plant more stuff, et cetera. As always, come with your questions on foodscaping, soil health, ecology, et cetera. If you have plants or decor to donate, yay! Thank you!
Saturday, June 20 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Art Grows Here 2025
he Coit Road Farmers’ Market will again host the 2nd Annual Art and Craft Show: Art Grows Here. Taking place on June 21, 2025, in the outdoor pavilion of the Coit Road Farmers’ Market: https://www.facebook.com/events/615804824552592?active_tab=about
To exhibit in the show, please go to this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/15TTfrhbDaxCPdjw-CRtPU_2_TF9qQljf/view?usp=drivesdk
Get connected to community wellness resources, health screenings, arts, fitness, music, a free healthy snack and so much more!
Tune-up Your Tools and Skills Saturdays at the Coit Road Farmers’ Market
Bring one of your kitchen knives to Kevin during Market hours. For only $5, for $2 EBT customers, Kevin will either sharpen your knife or give you a replacement.
Improve your skills in preparing fresh foods. Kevin is offering a free knife skills class every Saturday at 10:00A.
Third Saturday, 9am to 12pm: VOLUNTEER AT THE MARKET
Please come out and help us get the Coit Road Farmers Market and Urban Farm renovated and beautified! We will be working on cleaning, repairing, and organizing the market.
We will be convening in larger groups outdoors as well as requiring masks.
This is a great opportunity for groups, organizations, and youth to get community service hours and give back!
If you have any questions, please call 216-640-0342 or email info@foodstrong.org.
