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or an opportunity to buy the freshest fruits, vegetables and food products directly from farmers, growers or producers, local farmers markets are a must. There are several farmers markets in the area: Alexandria, Holmes City, Glenwood, Hoffman and Starbuck, and all provide fresh, local produce. ALEXANDRIA The Alexandria Farmers Market has been providing fresh, local produce for more than 25 years – a good marketing opportunity for local growers, and promotes Minnesota-grown products. Locally grown products are picked fresh and brought straight to the market. It doesn’t get any better – morning fresh and perfect! All the food at the Farmers Market is produced within a 75-mile radius of Alexandria, and the vendors are the growers, giving consumers a deeper connection to their food. Alexandria includes a full line of locally grown fruits and vegetables: apples, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, cut flowers, elk, lamb, beef, chicken, pork and baked goods. The farmer’s market runs June through October at Big Ole Central Park. Alexandria’s market, a member of the Minnesota Farmers Market Association, gives you the opportunity to know where your food is grown and who’s growing it. HOLMES CITY Along with the farmer’s market, Holmes City offers a free will curbside breakfast at the Trinity Lutheran Church dining hall Saturday mornings, 8:30-10:30 a.m., from May through September.
ALEXANDRIA FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays, June 2-Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to noon. Thursdays, June 28-October 25, 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 26-October 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria
In addition to the usual produce, Holmes City’s Farmer’s Market showcases several specialty items such as a variety of meats, sunflower oil, specialty vinegars, cheese, canned and baked goods, whole grains, micro-greens, flowers and a variety of homemade arts and crafts. Holmes City Farmers Market is located at 5966 County Rd 4W SW, Holmes City. GLENWOOD The Pope County Farme’s Market, now in its 21st year, provides the best Minnesota Grown fresh garden produce, crafts, preserves, eggs, bakery goods, wood crafts and much more each Tuesday evening and Saturday morning beginning in June.
HOFFMAN Held in the City Park, or, in the event of rain, at the Hoffman Square, the Hoffman Farmers Market brings in visitors every Wednesday from June through August. Along with the fresh produce, breads, canned goods and more, a meal is also available to be purchased each week and entertainment is also provided.
STARBUCK Starbuck’s Farmers Market is held in conjunction with Thursday Night on the Town June through September at the Starbuck Depot. HOLMES CITY FARMER’S MARKET/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Saturdays, May-Oct., 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Curbside breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran parking lot, Holmes City POPE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET Tuesdays, June-Aug., 4-6 p.m. Saturdays, June-Oct., 8:30-11:30 a.m. In the parking lot south of the Pope County Museum (south on State Hwy 104), Glenwood
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Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade breads and baked goods, jams and jellies, farm fresh eggs, quilts, crafts and much more, this weekly event also features food and entertainment provided by local organizations for a free will donation.
STARBUCK FARMER’S MARKET/THURSDAY NIGHT ON THE TOWN Thursdays, June-Sept., 4:30-7:30 p.m. Starbuck Depot, Starbuck HOFFMAN FARMER’S MARKET Wednesdays, June-Aug., 5-6:30 p.m. Hoffman City Park (cancelled in case of rain), Hoffman
