The Lake Orion Farmer’s Market is up and running and offering a unique group of activities on a weekly basis to keep your brain sharp and your interest piqued throughout the summer.
Each week the market is sponsored by a local business as well as a local non-profit organizations. And, to keep it fresh, the market theme changes every week.
Director Heather Muzzy said this was a great opportunity to get involved more with activities happening throughout the community.
‘Not only will items change on a weekly basis with new vendors, you will also discover the behind the scenes non-profit organizations and local brick and mortar businesses and their opportunities,? she said.
New venders include White Pine Coffee of Lake Orion selling beans and grounds every week, and Brandy Whine Farm Nursery with their perennial plants and produce.
A volunteer from Michigan State University’s Master Gardeners will also be on hand answering gardening qualms and questions. Bring a sample cutting and find out if it’s good, bad or indifferent, and find out what to do to better your plants.
July Schedule
July 1: Fire and Water Open House: Explore fire station 1, hop in the truck and learn how to operate a fire hose.
July 8: Picnics and BBQ: Sponsored by John Burt Reality. Two real estate agents will be staffing a booth and information about the local housing market. The Downtown Concert Series also starts this week at Children’s Park.
July 15: Senior Living: Sponsored by the Independence Village of Waterstone. Representatives will purchase food at the market and cook samples on site to give away, promoting healthy, fresh eating.
July 22: Artisans, Crafters and Upcycling: Activities will be provided by sponsor Orion Art Center.
July 29: Go Get Outdoors: Sponsored by Lake Orion business Clinton River Canoe and Kayak, who supply canoe and kayak trips in the local waterways. Oakland County Parks and Recreation will be on site with inflatable play structures between 2 and 4 p.m.
The Farmers Market operates on Wednesdays from 2 to 7 p.m. through October 21 right next to the Orion Art Center at the end of Anderson St.