Farmer's Market Starts May 21

The Downtown Bradford Farmer’s Market will kick off its 2011 season on Saturday, May 21.

The market, which will run every Saturday from May 21 to October 15, will again partner with the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Center for Rural Health Practice and Canticle Farm of Allegany, NY to bring locally-grown fresh produce to downtown Bradford. The hours of the market are 8 a.m. to Noon.

The Bradford Farmer’s Market is sponsored by Bradford’s Downtown Bradford Business District Authority and organized by the Bradford Main Street program. Initially started more than 15 years ago, the market underwent several changes in 2010, hoping to attract new vendors. One of those changes was the change in location, moving from Veterans’ Square to the Old City Hall parking lot on Boylston Street. That changed proved to be very successful providing vendors with a better area in which to set up their wares as well as providing a safer, less-trafficked location for customers.

“2010 was a great new start for us,” said Main Street Manager, Anita Dolan. “The new location, new vendors and support of the community helped us have a wonderful season,” Dolan added. The success of the last season has helped launch the market into a weekly market for the 2011 season.

Canticle Farm, a non-profit Community Supported Agriculture Farm will again provide certified naturally grown produce. Other greenhouses and local growers will provide fresh in-season fruit and vegetables.

In addition to produce, items available will include baked goods, preserves, plants, herbs, locally produced honey and hand crafted items.
New vendors are welcome. For more information, contact Dolan at the Main Street Manager’s office.