Monday, August 24 – SPRINGFIELD, MO. – The Branson Farmers Market will open to the community on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Branson Landing on the south end parking lot near the Lake Taneycomo bridge. The market is a franchise market of Farmers Market of the Ozarks (FMO), which is the fastest growing market in the state and the number sixth farmers market in the country.
“We are excited to bring access of local foods to the community of Branson and provide the public with a well-organized marketplace to put a face to their food every Tuesday evening,” said FMO Executive Director Lane McConnell. “As a Branson local, I’ve wanted to see a market in our community and thankful for the opportunity to organize this market with the staff at the Branson Landing.”
The market will be open this fall every Tuesday in September and October, then in 2016 the market reopens from April through October. The market will include winter squash, tomatoes, onions, peppers, fall items such as mums and pumpkins, hydroponic lettuce, apples and peaches, meats, eggs, seafood, artwork, leatherworks, food concessions, and much more. The Branson Fire Department will have a fire truck present to teach families about fire safety and balloon art and face painting will provide children with a fun market evening. Musical entertainment will fill the air at market from local artist Adam Johnston.
“Both locals and tourists alike will find something special and unique at the Branson Farmers Market,” said Tammy Scholten, Director of Marketing for Branson Landing. “We are excited for this great addition to the Branson Landing and invite the entire community to shop and stroll the marketplace every Tuesday.”
Farmers Market of the Ozarks is a non-profit organization that offers consumers a full-range of locally grown farm products from a 150 mile radius of Springfield. Items include: vegetables, fruits, pasta, meat, jams, jellies, salsa, eggs, cheeses, yogurt, baked goods, honey, artisan crafts and an assortment of concessions. Farmers Market of the Ozarks operates a vibrant farmers market that contributes to the success of local food growers and producers, strengthens the local food economy and serves as a community gathering place for the Ozarks region.
Originally posted 2015-08-27 01:35:32. FLASHBACK by Blog Post Promoter