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Easton Farmers’ Market opens for the season May 3
The 2008 season for the Easton Farmers’ Market, America’s oldest continuously operating open-air farmers’ market, will kick off Saturday, May 3 at 9 a.m. in Center Square in downtown Easton.
This season, the market is welcoming new vendors as well as featuring new produce and recipes. The market’s newest vendor is Rainbow Farm, which raises chickens, eggs, beef, turkey, and pork organically.
The Easton Farmers’ Market, established in 1752, the year of the City’s founding, remains a rich and colorful piece of Easton’s heritage. It has been located in Center Square for all of its 256 years.
Other special events this season at the market include: “Mom’s Day” at the Market May 10, a Seedling Day May 17, a 256th Birthday Celebration July 5, Easton Heritage Day Weekend July 13, and much more.
Also, Easton’s Shad Tournament will take place April 26 – May 3 at Riverside and Scott Parks. Categories for entry include Catch of the Day, Kids Casting and Fishing, and Women’s and Family categories. For rules and registration or Doo Dah Parade information, visit their website (www.ShadTournament.com) before April 24 or call 610-597-SHAD.