Farmers' Market Opening Set for April 14 at The Meadows

The Meadows has issued a press release that the Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market (formerly the O’Fallon Farmers & Artists Market) will open at on Sat., April 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. 

Opening Day festivities include a ribbon cutting, live music and a free gift for the first 250 guests. The season-long market will operate on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through mid-October at The Meadows in the south lots by the fountain.

The Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market is St. Charles County’s only producer-only market. The market only sells goods that are produced by the vendors themselves within a 100-mile radius of the market.  On Opening Day the market brings the goods of more than 20 local growers, food-producers, bakers and artisans directly to the community. That number will increase to upwards of 50 throughout the summer as the season’s crops peak.

“We are excited that the Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market has chosen The Meadows as its 2012 season location,” says Bridget Geiss, Marketing Director of The Meadows.  

“The market brings area residents a convenient way to access locally-grown and produced items which benefits the entire community.  We invite everyone to meet us at The Meadows on Saturdays throughout market season to enjoy the goods local farmers and artisans have to offer.”

Market goods on opening day include salad greens, fresh honey, asparagus, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, pastured pork, plants, soaps, hand-crafted jewelry and much more!

Free yoga is also available every Saturday on site at the market. Live music, children’s activities and educational programs are also available on market days. A complete list of products and vendors can be found at www.lakesaintlouisfarmersmarket.com or on the market's Facebook page.