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Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us this year, but don’t worry there’s still time to stock up on local goodies at the Holiday Farmers Market Tuesday.
Growing Hope, an Ypsilanti-based non-profit, will hold a Thanksgiving Market from 3-7 p.m., Tuesday inside the warm walls of the Corner Brewery. Approximately 10-15 vendors have signed up so far but there’s plenty of room for more according to Amanda Edmons, executive director of the non-profit.
“I know around Thanksgiving people are really trying to shop local and this is a great way to do it,” Edmons said.
This is the first year Growing Hope has had an indoor market. The market typically runs Tuesday in the Key Bank parking lot parking lot off Michigan Avenue. But Edmons said since that is closed for the season she thought the Corner Brewery would be a good substitute.
“It’s a nice, flexible indoor space and Matt and Rene Greff (owners of the Corner Brewery) are really great about supporting buying local,” Edmons said.
Members of Growing Hope have another reason to be thankful this year. The organization will, for the first time, be selling herbs grown in its newly-constructed hoophouse. The hoophouse was erected at the end on August at the Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave.
Edmons said she is not sure how much will be for sale by next week.
“It all depends on the weather,” she said. “But we have a lot of good vendors.”
Confirmed Vendors
Steve Karpo - apples and cider
Tony Scampa - greens and herbs
DeLois Wilson and Magnolia Minor - baked goods (pies!)
Brenda Jo Domosle - grass-fed beef and buffalo, cheese, and a limited number of free-range turkeys
Don and Ruth Fleig - squash, cabbage, potatoes, other vegetables, and pies
Ypsilanti Food Co-op - breads and other baked goods
Growing Hope - herbs and tshirts (think: Christmas gifts!)
Growing Hope Roots & Shoots youth - hand balm!
Locavorious Frozen CSA - November share pickup
Sam Parise - honey and veggies
Shannon Brines - salad greens
For more information visit:
growinghope.net