Kingston’s Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market returns to outdoors
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The Memorial Centre Farmers' Market held its first outdoor event of the season on Sunday. Featuring local produce and music, it's set to be a weekly attraction.
It was a busy day outside the Memorial Centre in Kingston, Ont., on Sunday, as the Farmer’s Market saw a long-awaited return to outdoor activity.
“People I think have been just so excited to get back doing their regular market day,” says Market Operations Manager Emma Barken.
“It’s been a great turnout and great weather.”
More than 30 local vendors were on hand to help amp up the excitement.
“I love in-person markets,” says market vendor Tammara Maher.
Founder of Collective Joy – All Season Farm, Maher has been selling at the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market for eight years now.
“It’s so nice to have the opportunity to sell online during the winter, but farmer’s markets is an in-person experience and it’s so wonderful to be back and see everybody’s faces,” she says.
Maher used to live in the neighbourhood herself, and has recently expanded her business to a store in Napanee.
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