Downtown Farmers Market Newsletter

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The Downtown Farmers Market offers a convenient, open-air alternative to shopping for locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, baked goods and more. This newsletter will be sent out every Monday afternoon during the 2024 Farmers Market season. Please forward it to your family, friends and fellow Farmers Market fans. If they'd like to subscribe to our Farmers Market Newsletter, please have them send us an email at Mail@DowntownSyracuse.com. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Pathfinder Bank, to our corporate sponsor Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, and our Friends of Farmers sponsor Fox Pest Control.

FARMERS MARKET UPDATES

The Downtown Farmers Market upcoming dates:

July 9

July 16

July 23

July 30

August 6

August 13

August 20

August 27

September 3-Closed for Labor Day

September 10

September 17

September 24

October 1

October 8

The Downtown Farmers Market takes place in Clinton Square and continues tomorrow from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and takes place every Tuesday through October 8.

Starting tomorrow, The CNY Food Bank will be hosting four presentations at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm. The first lesson of the season is Your Hydration Station. Join them at the first Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables farmers’ market workshop of the season! They will be talking about why it is so important to stay hydrated, how hydration benefits our bodies, and creative options for staying hydrated.

Featured Ingredient: Blueberries

Recipe: Fruit Infused Water: Mixed Berry - Just Say Yes (jsyfruitveggies.org)

This week, stop by the Library's table at the market this week to get a custom-made pin featuring this week's product of the week, blueberries.

With much anticipation, The Blueberry Guy will be at the market tomorrow as blueberries are in season!

WEATHER FORECAST

We will have a steamy forecast on tap for the Market tomorrow with 70s in the morning quickly climbing to the upper 80s and 90s for the afternoon. Partly sunny skies are expected with mainly dry conditions. Spotty shower possible after noon.

LUNCHTIME LIVE MUSIC SERIES

Rhythm n' Shoes to Perform from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Rhythm n' Shoes is a three piece band that has been entertaining audiences in the central New York area since 2014. Described as the small band with the big sound, Rhythm n' Shoes is the ideal band for venues both large and small. Members include Ed (Drums, Keyboards and Vocals) Olivia (Vocals), Guest (Vocals). Rhythm n‘ Shoes impresses audiences with their impeccable harmony and extensive instrumental knowledge. They are the perfect choice for weddings, private parties, outdoor events and dance clubs!

ITEM OF THE WEEK: BLUEBERRIES

Did you know that one large handful - or about half a cup - of Blueberries contains just 44 calories, 2 grams of dietary fiber, and 10% of your daily recommended Vitamin C content?

Blueberries are one of the only foods that are truly naturally blue in color. The pigment that gives blueberries its distinctive color - called anthocyanin - is the same compound that provides all of the Blueberries' amazing health benefits!

Blueberries were originally called "star-fruits" by North American indigenous peoples because of the five-pointed star shape that is formed at the blossom end of the berry.

One single Blueberry bush can produce as many as 6,000 blueberries per year!

*Due to heavy rainfall earlier this season, many blueberry producers have seen a significant reduction in their crop. Blueberries will be limited this farmers market season

FRESH PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Each week in this newsletter, we will feature a photo either taken at the Downtown Farmers Market, or shared by you. We always love to follow your Market experience! If you have a picture you'd like to share with us, please tag us!

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