Uniontown Parks and Recreation hosts farmers market this season
Over the past several years, changes have been taking place in Uniontown.
The city无毛视频檚 Parks and Recreation board was reinstated, and the farmers market moved from Friday evenings downtown to Bailey Park on Saturday mornings.
The excitement surrounding the market and Uniontown pride are growing as the summer weekends slowly tick by.
Volunteer Kelly Trott said the market started the summer with 20 vendors and that number keeps growing.
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Specialty vendors offer meat, milk, cheese, butter, honey, breads and teas.
Each Saturday morning, visitors can expect a coffee truck and several food trucks.
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Trott said the market checks so many boxes. It无毛视频檚 a social event for residents, supports a healthy lifestyle and recognizes the valuable contribution agriculture provides.
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She无毛视频檚 even watching the vendors collaborate among themselves. The food truck owners are purchasing pickles from the pickle vendor, and the coffee truck vendor is purchasing sourdough from the bread vendor.
The South Union Township rec center across the street has opened up its parking lot and public restrooms for visitors, and people are creating a new Saturday morning tradition.
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The Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday. The last day for the market is Sept. 28.
Until then, they are still accepting vendor applications at https://uniontowncity.com/parks-and-rec-department/.
Vendor fees are waived for the 2024 market but as it continues to grow, Trott anticipates a higher demand and a selection process.
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She also thanked the city council for allowing and supporting the farmers market and offered a reminder to visitors that each week is a new experience.
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Follow the Uniontown Farmers Market on Facebook for additional information.