The 11th season of summer markets will get underway on Wednesday, May 18 with the Huntingdon County Farmers’ Market.
Markets will take place on Wednesdays starting May 18th to October 5th from 3 to 7 p.m. at parc Prince-Arthur on Dalhousie St. between King and Wellington. A section of Dalhousie St between Wellington and King, will be closed to traffic every market Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m.
The Comité de la réhabilitation de la Rivière Châteauguay will be on site on May 18 to offer trees, free of charge, to any interested citizens.
The snowball effect of Wednesdays
According to Laurie-Ann Prévost, Chair of the Board of Directors, this one-of-a-kind farmers’ market in the Haut-Saint-Laurent has the wind in its sails. « Last Fall we felt that there was momentum behind the market. By popular request, we added four weeks to the season and the last market was very well attended in spite of the rain and cold. Then, the Winter Markets were packed and we realized there was genuine interest in buying locally, » stated Prévost.
In addition, the Board of Directors is increasing efforts to develop a sense of belonging throughout the Haut-Saint-Laurent and is working on establishing a new image including a new logo, an enhanced web site and a most interesting program. The Market will also take part in the Ormstown Fair Parade and create partnerships with various similar organizations in the region.
For more information, please consult the market web site at: www.marchefermierhuntingdon.ca.
M.P.-C.J.
