Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Share and Voice: UMD Market Day in the Plaza

I know this is last minute, but the last UMD Market Day in the Plaza for the year is tomorrow, Wednesday September 29th! It goes from 1:30-4:30 and it is located right on Kirby Drive! The UMD Market Day in the Plaza has a Farmers Market with all local vendors. It also has music, free bike tune-ups and Art from local artists and crafters. According to the website, here's the list of who will be at the Market tomorrow:

  • Darrell Doug Dale: many varieties of apples.
  • Seeds of Success: fresh assorted veggies & herbs.
  • Maxine Jordahl: baked goods, canned goods and a variety of produce including squash and pumpkins.
  • Susie Olund: glycerin soaps, pickles, squash, potatoes, hot peppers, kale, swiss chard, leeks, carrots, beets, potatoes, jam, greens, and more!
  • Deb Shubat: parsnips, pie pumpkins, baby cabbages, onions, and 3 varieties of garlic suitable for planting or eating: Russian Giant, Music, and Persian Star. Also, two great winter squash varieties: Sunshine and Confection are both sweet and orange inside, and keep for months at room temperature. Crackers and possibly flatbreads.
  • The Wholesome Hippie: mostly-organic coconut granola, and a 100% organic nut-free variety too.
  • Peggy Sobczak: sweet grass braids, a variety of veggies, squash and zucchini and herbs.
  • Bayfield Apple Co. will be there and will have apples, apple butter, apple mustard, cider and more!
  • The Lily Ladies: information on over 100 varieties of lilies, unique varieties and perennials. Open by appointment only, (218) 525-4653 or email: LilyLadyDuluth@charter.net
  • DJ Mouse from Cayman Farms: breads, veggies, chutneys, and hot sauces.
  • Kim Herschler from Deeps Coffee: home-roasted coffee: Kenya AA Kichwa Tembo, Guatemala Huehuetenango, fair-trade organic Peruvian, Mexican Chiapas Decaf, Sumatra Mandheling, and latte-style espresso blend. Plus, pints of cherry tomatoes in various shapes, sizes, and colors.
  • Stacey with Energy for Life Connection: will NOT be at the final market, but hopes to see you at future events. (There is a Farmer's Market event on Saturday Nov. 20th and the "Get it Local" event on Dec. 4th.) You can contact her through her website atfor all your wellness needs throughout the fall and winter season.
  • Jamison Meats: fresh local meats including beef, pork & chicken. Look for the white van near the edge of the plaza.
For more Information on who else will be there you can click on this link UMD Market Day in the Plaza for the website. I've been to a UMD Market Day before and it's a really good time! You can find plenty of local food and crafts. Go check it out!

5 comments:

  1. Alyssa,
    Thanks for letting us all know! I didn't make it to the last day but I'm going to miss being able to go until next spring.

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  2. Thanks for the update. I love markets. You can see the face behind all of the hard work to make the produce.

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  3. Thanks for this last update! I had a chance to go a couple times over the summer and they really do have some great stuff. I can't wait to go again in the Spring.

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  4. I used to work for UMD Facilities Management and I always kind of wondered what this market was all about. I was always curious if it was a UMD sponsored event.

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  5. I love the UMD Farmer's Market! Have you ever tried the Duluth Farmer's Market on 14th ave and 3rd street? It's runs on Saturdays from 7am-12pm and goes through the last weekend of October.
    :)

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