The Market shines on

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate the Harvest Moon when Farmington does what towns have done for centuries: enjoy the fruits of the farmers’ labors.

Of course those farm goodies will be coming to the market until November 1. But it never hurts to acknowledge a tradition based on what farmers have been doing for millions of years.

The Harvest Moon concept is based on the full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox – when the sun is exactly above the equator, and day and night are of equal length. Sometimes that happens in October, but most of the time it’s in late September. This year it happens on September 22.

The importance of that 12-hour split to farmers over the centuries is that it doesn’t happen for just one day but for several consecutive days. That means farmers can continue their harvests well into the moon-lit night.

Although today’s technology makes any time harvest time, it’s still good to acknowledge the roots that lead to traditions such as Harvest Moon. And it helps keep the focus on the fresh fruits and veggies that will still be coming to market for another seven weeks.

So … Happy Harvest Moon!

Click here to learn more about our farmers and gatherers, and here for a map of where they farm or gather. Click here for a list of our vendors.

We are an award-winning market and a trusted source of healthy, local and sustainable produce. We offer a vibrant marketplace with music and special programs that create a nourishing community connection. We are open rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays now through the first Saturday in November at the Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Avenue, in downtown Farmington.

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