Bakers, it’s almost time…
… for the third annual Farmington Farmers Market Apple Dessert Bake-Off! October 10 is the date, so we’re a few weeks away. But it’s never too early to start looking through recipes, doing a run-through or two and tasting-tasting-tasting!
The Bake-Off debuted in 2024 as one of several special events the Market added to celebrate Farmington’s Bicentennial Birthday. Apples were a natural pick – they’ve always been an important crop in this area. And a dessert bake-off – with more than pies – perfectly demonstrates their versatility.
Click here for more details on this year’s Bake-Off. And check back for any updates. We can’t wait to see what our bakers bring!
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 or snow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through November 7, at the Sundquist Pavilion at 33113 Grand River Ave. in downtown Farmington.
Drum roll, please!
We have the winners of our first Market Bag Decorating Contest!
Ryan Pensa
Pracheeta Chordia
Kathie Sosnowski
The Market Manager reflects on market-goers’ creativity
A first feel of fall arrived in downtown Farmington Saturday as we celebrated our annual Market of the Harvest Moon. Clouds were gloomily gray. and rain spattered off market tents. Pumpkins. cornstalks and straw bales dotted the landscape. We were happy. I was happy.
Our first-ever Market Bag Decorating Contest brightened the day with the most joyful and market-loving inspired collection of happiness expressed on a plain and simple cotton tote.
A total of 27 bags were entered. Three people won cash prizes of $50 each,
but in truth all entrants were winners.
Whether whimsical, artistic or elegant, all expressed a love for our farmers, the harvested food and the community spirit that resonates through our town each Saturday. It was truly heart-warming to see the market through the eyes of others who share our passion for open-air markets and community gatherings.
I think we will do this again next year …
– Walt Gajewski
Coming up at the Market
The sweet story of the Farmers Market’s Chocolate Chipped Bakery
Mary and Derek O’Connor knew they had a great product – a perfect chocolate chip cookie – but how could they turn it into a brick and mortar business?
Read their story here.
