Want to connect as you do something good for the environment and healthy for your body. Doing something that is simple, easy and meaningful. GO LOCAL with your marketing.
It is that time of year when the FARMERS MARKETS are in full swing. If this is an activity you have not participated in before, you may want to consider giving it a try. The Tulsa area has several farmer’s markets that sell fresh produce from local farms. Some of these farms grow organic foods. Knowing where your food comes from and building a relationship with some of these farmers is pretty cool. In addition most of them have local art and handmade products. It is a fun community event where people are there to promote local and to choose products that are good for our environment and more healthy for our bodies. And you will save money!
NOTE: If you take CHILDREN to the market, consider their age and how much walking they can do. For little ones a stroller or wagon can be very helpful. Of course, as with any marketing it is best to go when you are not tired. This especially applies for children. Consider limiting your time to what your child or children can comfortable manage to keep it a positive experience. Letting your children help pick out your veggies can be fun and educational and allow them to be part of the process. You might expand this activity to a family or parent / child cooking time, using your fresh veggies you purchased at the farmers market.
There are a variety of times these markets are open. I have listed the main markets in the Tulsa area below. The OK Food and Farm Alliance also has a listing of all of OK Farmer’s Markets. So if you are not in one of the Tulsa area towns listed, check out the OK Food and Farm Alliance website okfarmand food.org
TULSA – TUESDAY
DOWNTOWN TULSA FARMERS MARKET
10:30 am – 2:00 pm, year-round 3rd and Boston
TULSA- WEDNESDAY
BROOKSIDE FARMERS MARKET
8:00 am – 12:00 pm. May thru October
Food Pyramid parking lot, 39th and Peoria
WINTER MARKET (see details for details)
www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com
OWASSO – WEDNESDAY
OWASSO FARMERS MARKET
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, April 29 thru October
TULSA – THURSDAY
PEARL FARMERS MARKET
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, April 18 thru September 26
East end of Centennial Park, 6th and Peoria
TULSA – THURSDAY
WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
7:00 am – 11:00 am , April 6 thru October
On 15th Street, just east of Peoria
TULSA – SATURDAY
CHERRY ST. FARMERS MARKET
7:00 am – 11:00 am, April 6 thru October
On 11th Street just each of Peoria
www.cherrrystreetfarmersmarket.com
BROKEN ARROW – SATURDAY
BROKEN ARROW FARMERS MARKET
8:00 am – 12:00 pm , April 20 thro September 7
418 Main St.
JENKS – SATURDAY
JENKS FARMERS MARKET
9:00 am – 1:00 pm, April 27 thru October 5
Green Acres Market, 117 S. 7th St.
OWASSO – SUNDAY
OWASSO FARMERS MARKET
8:99 am-12:00 pm , April 29 – October
YMCA Parking Lot, 8300 N. Owasso Expressway
WINTER MARKET
9:00 am – 11:00 am, every other Saturday all winter
TULSA – SUNDAY
Guthrie Green Sunday Market
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, April 7 thru October 27
North Boston and 111 E. Brady St. in The Brady Arts District
Hope you enjoy your time “going local” and becoming a bit of a foodie. Your partner or family will enjoy this fresh open air environment and the healthy connection of good food and good times.
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