There were four vendors at the Oak Ridge Farmers Market at Jackson Square on January 30 and three on February 27. (Photo by Ray Evans)
The Oak Ridge Farmers Market officially opens in April, but a few vendors have already been at the market and set up on Saturday mornings.
There were four vendors at the Farmers Market on Saturday, January 30, and three on Saturday, February 27, said Ray Evans, Oak Ridge retail consultant.
Last year, the Farmers Market opened for its 39th season in mid-April. During the season, it’s generally open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Wednesday markets started in May last year.
The market is run by East Tennessee Farmers Association for Retail Marketing (FARM), a nonprofit organization. Established in 1976, FARM is Tennessee’s longest continuously operating farmers’ market organization. FARM also operates two Knoxville farmers’ markets on Ebenezer Road and in Lakeshore Park.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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Ray Evans says
We need to support these loyal folks. On vendor drive almost two hours each way to be here Saturday morning.
johnhuotari says
I haven’t had a chance to make it to the farmers market yet this year, but hope to do so soon.