Taste Chili & Help Match Donations $-4-$. Sustainability Star. Spring Rhubarb. Last 2 Indoor Markets.
Next market is April 20, 2024, 9am to Noon, inside The Shops at Worthington Place.
Please Note: We will be indoors through April 27. The first outdoor market is May 4!
This Week’s Participating Vendors
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Help Us Fill The Donation Crock at the Souper Heroes Chili Cook-Off!
Get ready to spice up your Saturday at the Souper Heroes Chili Cook-Off! Bring your appetite and taste-test some of the best homemade chilis in town as local home cooks battle it out for the title of Chili Champion. Plus, our panel of local celebrity judges will be on hand to crown the winners!
Best of all, your donations for tasting will support the Worthington Resource Pantry, and for this event only, every dollar you donate will be matched by an anonymous donor up to $1,000! Join us this Saturday, April 20 from 11-1 and let's make a difference one bowl of chili at a time.
Veggie Spy & Versatile Vegan
Another Sign of Spring – Rhubarb!
Rhubarb is a cold-loving winter crop that typically becomes available in April. It has thick red or pink stalks that resemble celery, though they are unrelated. Rhubarb has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. In the 18th Century rhubarb powder was worth twice as much as opium!
Rhubarb stalks are edible, but the leaves are not. Stalks are extremely tart when eaten raw and are often dipped in honey or sugar. When cooked, rhubarb is still quite tart, though with a hint of sweetness and citrus. It pairs well with fruit and is popular for pies, tarts, crumbles, jams, and sauces. The Versatile Vegan suggests this delicately flavored Vegan Rhubarb Bread that looks and tastes wonderful! Or, get some apples from Gillogly (outside in the south parking lot) or Moreland Fruit Farm and prepare Apple Rhubarb Crisp. Another winner is Vegan Rhubarb Bars that have a layer of shortbread topped with creamy rhubarb curd. There’s extensive background on rhubarb including storage tips and more recipes here!
You can get rhubarb stalks at Raber Family Organics (outside in the south parking lot) andFranklinton Farms.
Sustainability Star - New Path Farm
This month's Sustainability Star shines bright on New Path Farm! Offering mushrooms, microgreens, and duck eggs, owners Matt and Alicia are champions of sustainability in every aspect of their operation.
From reusable plastic containers for mushrooms and microgreens to taking back and reusing duck egg cartons, they're leading the way in eco-friendly packaging. Plus, for those who need bags, compostable options are available! Now, they're even exploring cardboard alternatives for their mushroom containers. True sustainability means constant innovation!
Supporting vendors like New Path Farm (Booth #21. West Corridor) not only guarantees the freshest produce but also contributes to a greener planet for future generations. Swing by their booth this weekend at the Worthington Farmers' Market and join us in applauding their dedication to sustainability!
The Sustainability Star program is possible thanks to SWACO’s Waste Reduction Grant awarded to The Worthington Partnership Green Team. Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio - SWACO
PRoducer news
Crust X Crumb Bakehouse, Booth #19, West Corridor
Did you know that our sourdough pizza dough comes in an eco-friendly container made with plant-based renewable materials? Celebrate Earth Day with one of our kits and show us how you pizza. Pre-order yours by EOD Wednesday and pick up from us at the market on 4/20, 9a-12p.
The Local Grind, Booth #15, West Corridor
We are SO excited for our return to WFM this Saturday! In celebration of EARTH DAY, this weekend we are offering a special promotion: Bundle & Save $6 when you purchase our Happy Gardener handcrafted soap along with our herbal Rescue Balm for only $22. Can't wait to see you all!!
Scoop O’ Granola, Booth #59, Northwest Corridor
We are THRILLED to bring back this wonderful collaboration with our friends at Underworld Feast a little earlier than the name would suggest. That’s right—August Heat is BACK!!
We’ve taken their Morningstar salsa variety, added dark cocoa, tart Montmorency cherries and a splash of vanilla to create this one-of-a-kind flavor that will bring your morning yogurt routine to a whole new level. Spicy and warm, ever-so-slightly sweet, we think this just might be your new favorite…
Come see us at WFM and add this one to your granola buffet. And be sure to stop by Underworld Feast (Booth #20, West Corridor) and take home a jar or three of their incredible salsas! They’ll take good care of you.
Silver Bridge Coffee Company, Booth #52, North Corridor
Can you feel it? Cold Brew season is almost upon us!
Well, for some of you it's always cold brew season.
We’d love to hear about your favorite recipe for cold brew! Drop us a line on our Facebook or Instagram pages!
Wild Vine Farm, Booth #38, North Corridor - West
Our last indoor "winter market" in Worthington will be this Saturday, April 20th, at the Worthington Mall! Come on out and see us one last time! We'll have an assortment of our spring produce and spring flowers!!
meet the judges for the Chili Cook-Off!
MONIKA ARORA, Maani's Indian Spice Blends. A frequent guest chef on Good Day Columbus (ABC6, Fox28) and Living Dayton (NBC), Monika most recently appeared on Season 3 Next Level Chef on FoxTV.
JACK MOORE, Black Cap Hot Sauce. Former Executive Chef at Watershed Kitchen+Bar. He has appeared on Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay and Michael Simon’s Burgers, Brew & ‘Cue.
LAURA LEE, Ajumama food truck. The truck was featured on Food Network and Tastemade and Laura was a contestant on Guy’s Grocery Games.
NICK DEKKER, Breakfast With Nick. Nick writes for numerous local publications. His blog has been featured on PBS, WOSU, Taste of Home and Food Network (Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives).
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Judge’s Choice winner receives a $200 value prize package! People’s Choice winner receive a $100 value prize package! There will also be a few Honorable Mention awards!
Recycle your Eclipse glasses!
After all the eclipse viewing parties, The Worthington Partnership Green Team encourages you to recycle your eclipse glasses! There will be a collection bin at the indoor market through the end of April.
market merch clearance!
We’ve lowered the prices on the entire inventory of market merchandise to make way for new seasonal items for the outdoor market. T-shirts, tote bags, picnic blankets, water bottles — it’s all on sale! (We even have a few of those one-of-a-kind hand painted collector’s item holiday ornaments — snag ‘em before they’re all gone!) Now is a great time to stock up on family favorites, birthday gifts and more! Mother’s Day is just around the corner and you know how much mom loves to shop! Stop by the Market Gift Station located just outside the info booth (near the First Watch entrance) and scoop up the deals!
(Note: Gift Certificates are not on sale.)
SAVE THE DATES
Marion Mushrooms Foraging Classes (https://marion-mushrooms.com/shop)
Sunday, April 21; Thursday, April 25
Thursday, April 18
Worthington Third Thursday Night Market
Monday, April 22
Common Ground, Earth Day Screening
Saturday, April 27
LAST Indoor Market at The Shops at Worthington Place
Saturday, April 27
Pre-Cycle Day
Friday, May 3, 6-8pm
Worthington Star Party
Saturday, May 4, 8am - Noon
FIRST Outdoor Market, Downtown Historic Worthington
Saturday, May 11
Native Plant Sale (Griswold Center)
Saturday, May 11
Sat-Sun, June 15-16
Worthington Arts Festival: Produced by the McConnell Arts Center, the Worthington Arts Festival takes place on the Village Green in Old Worthington.
Sunday, June 2
Worthington Pride
Saturday, September 14
Worthington Chamber of Commerce “Old Worthington Market Day.”
NOTE: There is NO Farmers Market on September 14
