Archived News Release: May 22, 2019 - The Ann Arbor Farmers Market (AAFM) is turning 100 years old this year, and great events are planned for the community to celebrate all season long. Here's what to look forward to in June:
Saturday, June 1
Market Kids, Come Play! 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — Kids are invited to the market to color a kite for the GrieveWell Kite Festival. Decorate a kite and take it home or enter it into the Kite Decorating Contest. Kites will be collected and voted on at the annual kite festival that takes place at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Saturday, June 15.
Wednesday, June 5
Market Kids, Come Play! 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — Kids and their adults can come play with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and the Leslie Science & Nature Center educators during the Wednesday markets June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4 and Oct. 2. This “Unity in Learning" series will provide an opportunity for kids to enjoy fun, hands-on discovery and exploration of the natural world.
Food Truck Rally 5–8 p.m. — Every first Wednesday of the month (May–October), AAFM hosts 14 or more food trucks serving up locally sourced, homemade, ready-to-eat foods. New this year, Bloom Meadery will be joining the rally with their dry, sparkling, session meads and ciders made with Michigan ingredients. Guests to the market can get outside for dinner and enjoy live music, face-painting, children's activities and a great night out!
Wednesday, June 12
Market Kids, Come Play! 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — MAKE Art Table at the Market – Join Khadijah Make, owner of MAKE Art Studio, for some creative fun. The MAKE Art Table will feature FREE make-and-take art projects for kids of all ages.
Wednesday, June 19
Market Kids, Come Play! 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — MAKE Art Table at the Market – Join Khadijah Make, owner of MAKE Art Studio, for some creative fun. The MAKE Art Table will feature FREE make-and-take art projects for kids of all ages.
Guest chef cooking demo 11 a.m.–1 p.m. — Nikolas Bordt of Fustini's will be onsite for a cooking demonstration featuring seasonal ingredients from market vendors. Free tastings!
The Ann Arbor Farmers Market brings farm-fresh produce to the community every week of the year. The gathering place for more than 130 local businesses, the producer-only market offers native plants, artisanal yogurt, cheese and baked goods, fresh-picked vegetables, slow-roasted coffee beans, fermented sauerkraut and sriracha, cut flowers, hardwood cutting boards and planters, premier Michigan fruits and nuts, maple syrup and so much more. The community is always invited to come join the fun! Watch for more events on the AAFM website www.a2gov.org/market and on Facebook and Instagram @A2Market.
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