Countryside Farmers' Markets & Classes

At the Countryside Farmers’ Markets, one thing is certain: We love fresh, local food.

The Countryside Conservancy operates two farmers’ markets. Our Saturday morning market is located at Howe Meadow, in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula). And, our Thursday afternoon market is held on the grounds of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, in Akron (714 N. Portage Path, Akron).

Both markets feature a diverse mix of fresh nutritious and delicious produce grown by local farmers (including those who farm in the Cuyahoga Valley), locally raised meats and poultry, locally made cheeses, baked goods and other artisan foods.

Countryside Farmers' Market 2009 Season & Schedule of Events

Countryside Farmers' Market at Howe Meadow
Time: Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: May 30th — October 31st
Location: Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Rd., Peninsula
(4 miles south of Rt. 303 & Riverview Rd. intersection)


Countryside Farmers' Market at Stan Hywet
Time: Thursdays 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Dates: June 25th — October 15th
Location: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron
No Admission Fee for market customers!

Questions?
Contact the Countryside Farmers' Market Manager at 330.657.2538 or email.


Countryside Farmers' Markets Classes in partnership with Old Trail School

Hey, kids – grab your apron and learn from a pro! Junior chefs ages 7–12 will begin to cultivate their culinary skills using the wealth of products available through the Countryside Farmers’ Market’s new location at Howe Meadow.

Each class will be taught by a local food professional or enthusiast. Kids will learn about nutrition, experience the seasonality of foods, meet local farmers and artisans and gain hands-on cooking skills. Classes include a guided trek through the market with the chef, hands-on instruction, sharing of their creation with one another and a recipe to take home to share with family and friends.

Items prepared during the 2008 season included: bison sliders, popcorn, roasted potatoes, salsa, cheesy pasta, zucchini boats and more! Classes are limited to 10 students each and are $40 per participant. No cooking experience necessary – just come have fun with local food!

Dates are July 11, 18, 25 and August 1 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Participants will meet at the Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow, and should be picked up at Old Trail School.

New this year is a program for “grown-ups.” Come enjoy the bounty of the season and learn some ways to preserve the foods we love into the winter months. Dates for the classes are June 27 and September 19. Classes limited to 12 participants. Topics will be announced in the Spring.

New Farmers

Rebuilding local farming and food systems is utterly dependent on developing a new generation of farmers – most of whom will have had little if any prior farming experience. In 2006, The Countryside Conservancy began serious efforts to nudge this complex, long-term process forward by offering a farm business short course, Exploring the Small Farm Dream. For more information about the Explorer class, click here.