3 More Outdoor Markets. “The Benjamin” is Back! Win Prizes: Green Team Re-Use Bingo!
2025 Outdoor Market! Every Saturday May through October (closed Sept 20), 8:00am to Noon, in Historic Downtown Worthington.
This Week’s Participating Vendors
Only 3 more outdoor markets! We move indoors 11/1/25!
Market Map
Only 3 more outdoor markets! We move indoors 11/1/25!
Welcome New Sponsor - Rural 1st
We’re thrilled to announce our premier sponsor for the remainder of our outdoor season and the upcoming indoor season! @rural1st is the leading lender in rural living. You’ll see them at the market periodically, so make sure to swing by and chat if you’re interested in learning more!
Veggie Spy & Versatile Vegan
Oh kale yeah, it finally feels like FALL! We have so many delicious veggies to help you shift into soup mode, so make sure to get to the market early and secure all of your favorite seasonal produce!
While there are still plenty of peppers and tomatoes at the market, don't miss other items like these. Don't know what to do with them? The Versatile Vegan has done the homework for you. Check out her suggested recipes!
Leeks - Cottage Garden, Raber
Daikon Radish - Cottage Garden (they're sweet!)
Chestnuts - Gillogly
Kale - Franklinton, Jorgensen, Toad Hill
If kale doesn't excite you, your mind may be changed by this recklessly named Anything Goes Kale Salad with Green Tahini. Well, maybe not anything.
https://cookieandkate.com/anything-goes-kale-salad-with.../
Daikon is an Asian variety of radish that is milder than the popular red radishes and it has a hint of sweetness that increases when it is cooked. The Versatile Vegan suggests sticking with an Asian theme with this recipe for Cold Japanese Noodles with Daikon and Carrots. Note carrots are readily available at the market.
https://www.vegkitchen.com/cold-japanese-noodles-with.../
Leeks are popular in soups, like this vegan potato leek soup. You can find potatoes at Drift Hills, Raber, and others. Soup weather is almost here!
https://mindfulavocado.com/wprm_print/vegan-potato-leek-soup
Food Truck: Ajumama
Local favorite Ajumama is back by popular demand featuring some of Chef Laura Lee’s fast-and-sassy Korean-American street food classics! Fill up (or share with a friend!) on rich and savory Bulgogi Hash. You can’t go wrong with the Korean Fried Chicken Biscuit drizzled with Pleiades Maple Syrup or the breakfast sando with a side of Dduk’n’Cheese!
Find the truck in front of US Bank on the eat side of High Street.
Producer & Market Partner News
Ridiculously Good Salsa, Booth #6, Southwest Village Green
Chips, toppings, and a scoop (or three) of Ridiculously Good Salsa = the kind of simple joy we’re here for.
Now, who’s hungry for a walking taco?
Sweet Thing Gourmet, Booth #22, West High Street (near the barber shop)
Did you know that Benjamin Franklin introduced rhubarb to America, way back in 1770?
I assumed it was native to America until a bartender at Barcelona shared a taste with me of a rhubarb and carrot liqueur from a small distillery out west.
The next day I dove in to create a new jam with roasted organic carrots, stewed rhubarb, carrot juice, cardamom, fresh ginger, and Indonesian cinnamon. And that, my friends, is how the Benjamin was born.
I just made three new batches! Stop by and sample it at the market this week, and see why it’s one of my all time favorites.
IN THE NEWS!
Cafe Graciela, Booth #2, Southwest Village Green
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Café Graciela, a Colombian coffee business owned by three siblings right here in Columbus. Their family grows the coffee on farms in Colombia, and they’ve brought it to Central Ohio so you can enjoy it locally—or order it online!
With support from Food Fort Columbus, Café Graciela gained the space, funding, and resources to expand into retail and strengthen their business strategy. Just as importantly, being part of a community of entrepreneurs gave them mentorship and encouragement along the way.
Read more of their story: https://monkeylink.co/9cb3f2
SNAP/EBT & Produce Perks
Apples and broccoli/cauliflower are in season right now in Ohio! And they’re both in our logo!
Shopping with EBT? Get extra apples and broccoli for FREE at participating Produce Perks locations. Visit producePERKS.org or text your county to us at 513-643-4264 to find a participating location near you!
COMMUNITY TABLE
Worthington Youth Boosters (“WYB”) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide affordable opportunities for children who reside or attend school in the Worthington School District to participate in organized sports programs.
Since its inception in 1952, WYB has grown significantly, now with over 6,000 participants annually! Our programming spans twelve sports with opportunities for kids of all ages to play recreationally or compete at a higher level.
Learn more about the organization at Booth #69 on East New England Avenue in front of the Dewey’s Pizza Plaza.
COMMUNITY TABLE
Cub Scout Pack 632 is a Worthington pack that includes kids from the areas around Wilson Hill, Slate Hill and Worthington Park Elementary Schools. Our delicious popcorn helps us raise funds for various activities throughout the year including service projects, campouts, pinewood derby race and our general activities that provide hands-on, interactive activities that lead a child down the path of character and leadership development. Please stop by to say hi! Find us on the north end the Southeast Village Green.
Green Team Re-Use Challenge!
Ready to play (and win) at the Worthington Farmers Market? Join us for our LAST Reuse Bingo challenge this Saturday, October 11!
Here’s how it works:
Pick up a bingo card at the market info booth
Mark off Reuse activities as you complete them—most are on the honor system!
Join the Okapi zero-waste reusable cup program and check an Okapi box. See Okapi vendors on the back of the card.
Complete a row, column, or diagonal and go to the market info both and you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 market token prizes.
It’s an easy, fun way to celebrate sustainable shopping and discover new ways to reuse while supporting your favorite local vendors. See you at the market—let’s play bingo!
SAVE THE DATES
Worthington Makers Market
1st & 3rd Saturdays thru Sept 27
Worthington Night Market
3rd Thursday thru November 20
Sunday, October 12
Thursday, October 16, 5-8pm
Spooky Pooch Parade
Friday, October 24, 6-8pm
Halloween on the Green
Friday, October 24
Assistance League of Metro Columbus
Saturday, November 1, 9am - Noon
First INDOOR Market, The Shops at Worthington Place
