This Saturday (February 7) from 9 Am – 2 PM the Frankfort Farmer's Market hosts For the Love of Chocolate and Humanity. It will feature a talk on chocolate by regional author Barbara Disborough and many chocolate vendors!
The year-round Frankfort Farmer's Market, held every Saturday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM. In the winter, the indoor location is at the Recreation Center, 9th & Main Street, downtown Frankfort along the Waterfront.
Please call Cindy Lannin at 231-882-5264 for more information or if you would like to participate as a vendor or visit www.frankfortfarmersmarket.org. You can read more about the market right here, get a list of upcoming weekend features in the comments and click the poster or read on for more about "For the Love of Chocolate and Humanity" on Saturday!
Calling All Chocolate Lovers and Sweethearts…
On February 7th from 9 am to 2 pm, the Frankfort Farmers Market will host "For the Love of Chocolate and Humanity", a benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County. Chocolate creations from area caterers and restaurants will be sold with proceeds going to help build well attractive, well constructed and affordable houses for Benzie County families.
Barbara Disborough, author of the new book Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region, will give a talk on chocolate at 11 am and will be signing books from 10 am until 2 pm. She is donating 10% of the proceeds of the book sale that day to Habitat of Benzie County.
It will be a great time to brighten the winter by indulging in spirit lifting chocolates made by our own Benzie area businesses or buying something for a sweetheart for Valentine's Day. A Habitat Chocolate Shoppe will sell day tempting treats such as chocolate mousse from Bluestone Catering, chocolate covered cherries and chocolate caramels from Betsie Bay Inn, dark chocolate covered rice krispy treats from Crystal Mountain Resort, wavy chocolate candies from Still Grinning Catering, and much, much more. Mocha coffees and teas will also be available from Java 429.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County call 231-399-0300 or email hfhbenziecounty@charter.net.
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“At the Market”…
Fresh produce currently at the Frankfort Farmer’s Market: as of January 24, 2009 the following produce are available: gourmet baby lettuce mix, mesclun salad greens, baby arugula, spinach, escarole, white onions, red onions and bok choy, daikon radishes, tat soi mustard greens. Occasionally beets, white, yellow, orange and purple carrots, kale, Swiss chard, and herbs. You will also find local honey, maple syrup, jams, fruit sauces, fruit butters, dips, fresh eggs, freshly baked artisan bakery goods, gluten free baked goods, naturally cultured foods and much, much more.
Calendar of Events:
• Feb 7 – "For the Love of Chocolate & Humanity" a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County and book signing with Barbara Disborough, author of "The Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region”. Habitat Chocolate Shoppe – all your favorite Benzie area fine Chocolatiers in one place!!! (Special hours for this event 9 am to 2 pm.)
• Feb 14 – Michigan Gems & Gemstones presented by local Jewelry Artists. Perfect for a Valentine’s gift.
• Feb 21 – Fiber Arts Unleashed – Demonstrations by talented artisan weavers, spinners, master knitters and crocheters. Beautiful warm, natural fibers hand crafted into scarves, hats, mittens, rugs and much more. (Special hours and location for this event 9 am to 2 pm at the Lions Club Building, M22 & Main Street.)
• Feb 28 – Artisan & Varietal Honey Tasting – A presentation and sampling of many different specialty honey and flavored honey products from local producers. How sweet it is!
• March 7 – Gluten Free Day at the Market –GF baked goods and products from local bakeries and food manufacturers. GF soaps and skincare will also be available for this special event.
More to come…
The Farmer’s Market is open “All Year Round” on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm, Indoors during November – April, at the Recreation Center 9th & Main Streets along the Waterfront. Interested vendors please call 231.882.5264. More information at frankfortmich.com/currentevents or frankfortfarmersmarket.org.
“At the Market”…
Fresh produce currently at the Frankfort Farmer’s Market: as of March 14, 2009 the following produce are available: gourmet baby lettuce mix, mesclun salad greens, baby arugula, spinach, escarole, red onions, carrots, beets, kale, Swiss chard, herbs and bok choy, daikon radishes, tat soi mustard greens. You will also find local honey, maple syrup, jams, fresh eggs, freshly baked artisan bakery goods, gluten free baked goods, naturally cultured foods and much more.
New additions; fresh goat cheese, micro greens, and Baker’s Green Acres free range chickens.
Calendar of Events:
• March 21 – Celebrate Spring ; Love your Skin with a variety of local natural hand crafted soaps, lotions, creams and more, many from locally grown plants and herbs.
• March 28 – Gourds and More; A large assortment of gourds crafted from many varieties, shapes and sizes. Crafted into ornaments, bowls, birdhouses and much more.
• April 4 – Natural Resources Day; Learn about our natural resources and projects to sustain them. Learn how you can make a difference!
• April 11 – Eggs – cellent ; A variety of locally raised gourmet fresh eggs, including chicken, duck, emu and quail. Enjoy one of 2009’s hottest food trends. Beautifully decorated eggs on display.
• April 18 – Maple Fest ; Locally collected fresh maple syrup. Enjoy the harvest with fresh maple baked goods and candies. Pancakes served with fresh Maple Syrup.
More to come…
The Farmer’s Market is open “All Year Round” on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm, Indoors during November – April, at the Recreation Center 9th & Main Streets along the Waterfront. Interested vendors please call 231.882.5264. More information at frankfortmich.com/currentevents or frankfortfarmersmarket.org.
Frankfort Farmers Market
Calendar of Events
All Events are Free to the Public
• April 18 – Maple Fest; Locally collected fresh maple syrup. Enjoy the harvest with fresh maple baked goods and candies. Pancakes served with fresh Maple Syrup.
• April 25 – “Free” Flower and Vegetable seeds to the first 50 Market customers. Get growing … and no excuses to plant now! Sponsored by Creation Farm.
• May 2 – Read all about it! Plants, Gardening, Kid’s Gardening and Cookbooks using Fresh Produce; all from “the Bookstore” in Frankfort. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day!
• May 9 – Kid’s Mother’s Day Event! Decorate a container; learn how to plant a flower. The perfect gift for “mom” to take home with you.
• May 16 – “Flowers by the Bay” A Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County with Art & Garden Demonstration Tent, Children’s Activity Tent, Art & Craft Show, Taste of the Spring Market with local chefs preparing food, Flowers of all kinds from local nurseries and garden centers, and much more. Support Habitat and Buy a Plant!
Frankfort Farmers Market
June Calendar of Events
All Events are Free to the Public
• June 6 – Garden Goods Swap – Calling all Gardeners…Bring your extra perennials, seedlings, seeds, gardening tools, books and magazines to Swap and give them a fresh start! $5 per table as a Market Fundraiser. Garden clubs are welcome. Photos and stories welcome!
• June 13 – Asparagus, Asparagus, Asparagus! Fresh asparagus will be featured at the market along with asparagus food items. Favorite asparagus recipes from the vendors will also be available.
• June 20 – “Bring on the Bread” – Artisan bread baking demonstrations (2) 10 am & 11 am by Crescent Bakery. For reservations 352-4611. Taste samples of many varieties of Artisan Baked Breads; including sourdough, naturally leavened, gluten free breads, fruit breads and many more.
• June 27 – Lavender Festival! Enjoy Lavender crafts, beverages, baked goods, soaps, skin care and varieties of lavender plants for sale. Learn about the many varieties of Lavender and its wonderful properties.
I'm new to this site…verty interesting. But you need to post events BEFORE they happen so people can plan ahead to attend. We don't want to know about events that have already taken place!
Thanks for your feed back Kathy,
We actually didn't post that schedule. Cindy posted it here under the comment section. We do have a calendar of events that is always available to see upcoming events. Plus we have a weekend roundup that is published on Thursdays that covers all of the weekends coming events.
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