South Orange Downtown Farmers Market Returns June 5th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTH ORANGE FARMERS MARKET OPENS JUNE 5, 2024
South Orange, NJ (June 4, 2024) – The South Orange Farmers Market returns for its 33rd season on Wednesday, June 5th, in the Sloan St. Lot (across from the NJ Transit station). The market will be open weekly on Wednesdays from 2-7 PM through October 30th and will be held rain or shine.
Customers will be able to get Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats, bread, pickles, olives, soups, homemade ice cream, apple cider, soul food, sweet treats, grab and go lunch/dinner and much more. All of your favorite farmers and vendors will be back, plus some exciting new vendors will be added.
In celebration of the opening day on June 5th, South Orange Downtown will offer a FREE reusable tote bag with a purchase from any vendor at the market to be redeemed at the South Orange Downtown tent, while supplies last. Limited to 1 bag per shopper.
This season will feature a special event on June 12, 2024: Storytime and Book Signing with Pooja Desai, the author of "Tia Bua." Limited books will be available for purchase and signing by the author starting at 3 PM. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own copies for signing. Storytimes are staggered at 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, and 5:30 PM.
Participating vendors include: (vendor list subject to change):
FULL SEASON VENDORS
Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, Americas Kettle Corn, Ashea Natural Body Products, Belle Johns', C&C Confections, Cozz Coffee, Four City Brewing Co, Grandma Emma's, LB Novelties, Nitjuan Designs, Oldwick Soup Company, Paolo's Kitchen, Pickles, Olives, Etc, Refresh & Flourish, Sweet Bauszers
PART SEASON VENDORS
Boddie Foods, DHOL Foods, Cruzan USVI BBQ, Dakima, I Am Black Orchid, Irie Jerk Grill, Japanese Weekend, Master Gardeners of Essex County, Puras Paletas, Wrap Kulture, Wanda's Crochet Designs
For more information about the Farmers Market www.southorangedowntown.org to view the latest list of vendors and list of upcoming market events. Follow @southorangedowntown on Instagram for the latest news and updates.
ABOUT SOUTH ORANGE DOWNTOWN
South Orange Downtown is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to making the downtown business district a vibrant place to live, work, and enjoy through events, beautification and advocacy for the downtown businesses. For more information, visit southorangedowntown.org.
PRESS CONTACT:
Lisa Szulewski, Marketing & Events Coordinator
P 973.763.6899
