Perennials are shown for sale by Betty Decker at a past Hiawatha Farmers Market. The market season kicks off April 28, 2013. (photo/Cindy Hadish)
Given today’s wintry winds, it’s incredible to think that another outdoor farmers market season begins in just one week. One of my favorite markets kicks off its season Sunday, April 28, 2013. The Hiawatha Farmers Market will be held that day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Guthridge Park 10th Avenue parking lot. Many others also start that week, including the Noelridge Park Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids on May 1.
I’ve compiled a list of more than 40 farmers markets that operate in Eastern Iowa. Those will run here online, but if you want to get a jump-start on the season, pick up a copy of one of these newspapers this week, starting April 23 and 24:
- Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun;
- West Branch Times;
- West Liberty Index;
- Marion Times;
- Solon Economist;
- North Liberty Leader;
- Tipton Conservative;
- Clarence Lowden Sun-News
Publisher Jake Krob is running the list that includes markets in Linn, Johnson, Cedar and Muscatine counties. Also find out the new location for the Marion Farmers Market and other news about some of your longtime favorites. Support your local newspaper and pick up a copy this week. Cut out the list to keep all season, so you don’t miss out on all of the fabulous local foods and other products offered in Eastern Iowa.
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