[Vision2020] PR - Moscow Farmers Market 9/7 Activities

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
Arts Department
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: DJ Scallorn, Arts Assistant
p     |  208.883.7036
e     |   dscallorn at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:dscallorn at ci.moscow.id.us>
w    |  http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/arts

PRESS RELEASE
Moscow Farmers Market - Activities for September 7th

September 3, 2013 (Moscow, Idaho) - Join the City of Moscow on Saturday, September 7th for the Moscow Farmers Market on Main Street and in Friendship Square in Downtown Moscow! The Market runs from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. May through October and features live music, fresh local produce, delicious homemade baked goods, healthy nursery plants, beautiful flowers, and quality handmade crafts.

Music: At Friendship Square live music will be provided by Inland Harmony Chorus at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mystic Rhythms at 11:45 a.m.!


Special Events: Discover You Can - Learn Make Share canning demo featuring peaches, UI Nutrition in a SNAP featuring Fats, and Human Rights Day.



Vendor of the Week: Lor Garden featuring varieties of fruits and vegetables that change depending on the growing season. Highlights include: herbs, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, cut flowers, greens, potatoes, berries, and tomatoes. Lor Garden is a new vendor at the Moscow Farmers Market.



I Love My Farmers Market: Join the celebration at www.lovemyfarmersmarket.org<http://www.lovemyfarmersmarket.org> and pledge to support family farmers. The event is sponsored by American Farmland Trust. Pledging will close midnight EST September 9, 2013.



Shop the Market: Area families can use EBT or SNAP benefits. Visit the Shop the Market booth at the City Tent to receive "Market Money" which vendors will accept for approved purchases.



Come and support Idaho's oldest Farmers Market by purchasing a stainless steel water bottle or our organic cotton shopping bags.  You can check them out at the City Information Tent.  And, if you need help getting your purchases to your vehicle, try using one of the free market wagons.  Don't forget the Market is accepting SNAP too!

Please remember that no animals, except for ADA service dogs, are allowed at the Moscow Farmers Market.


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* Photo used by permission AlisonMeyerPhotography.com

The City of Moscow Farmers Market is a proud partner and sponsor of Shop the Market. Check for updates and let us know how we are doing on Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and Trip Advisor!


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Story Contact: Kathleen Burns, Arts Director
Phone: 208.883.7036
Email: kburns at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:kburns at ci.moscow.id.us>

High Resolution Photos are available.


The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources. We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.





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