The bi-weekly farmer’s markets in Moweaqua and Assumption are returning this summer. The location alternation will remain in effect, so each individual town is expected to host a market every four weeks. Organizers saw some success with this format last summer and hope it will continue to bring in high traffic in terms of both visitors and vendors.
Derek Page is the president of Assumption Community Pride, which organizes the farmer’s markets. He says the first market is set for Saturday, June 13 in Assumption, with Moweaqua’s first day happening on June 27.
Assumption Community Pride is hosting multiple fundraisers as part of this. The first one is scheduled for Friday, April 24 at the 1905 Brewing Company and is meant to raise funds for scholarships. The second is a farm-to-table dinner on September 19 to benefit the farmer’s market efforts.
Outside of the farmer’s market, Assumption Community Pride has other events scheduled for the community to participate in. The first is the Easter egg hunt, set to take place either April 3 or 4 at the middle school.
Later that month is a puzzle competition on Sunday, April 26 from 1-3 p.m.
More information on Assumption Community Pride is available at their Facebook page.
Derek Page appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.
