Organizers of the Fort Farmers Market have announced that they will be partnering with Blodgett Pet and Garden Center for an evening market.
According to a news release, the event, which is in its second year, will be held June 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The release stated: “This specialty market, which focuses on local crafters and artisans, will feature live music, food vendors, and an onsite wine tasting, organized by the Fort Atkinson Rotary Club.”
The event is titled: “An Evening in the Garden,” and is designed to entertain customers who may not be able to attend the traditional Saturday markets while giving vendors the opportunity to reach new audiences, the release noted.
“The location lends itself to more of a reception atmosphere, where guests are invited to enjoy the scenery and sample food and wine while shopping,” the release continued.
During the event, Live music will be performed by Jason Petitt, an acoustic guitarist known for his diverse playlists in reggae, rock, funk and punk, and Joe Ingram, a musician who loves to sing and play the blues, according to the release.
Shoppers will find such items for sale as jewelry, pottery, baked goods and homemade treasures from new and familiar farmer market vendors, located throughout the outdoor garden center.
Additionally, food vendors, such as Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese, Kent’s Big Bar, Carla’s Catering, and the local FFA will all be on hand to provide a variety of dinner choices. Blodgett’s indoor store also will be open during the market with extended hours so customer can shop the gift items and wines offered at the wine tasting, the release read.
According to the release, guests at last year’s event expressed interest in purchasing larger glasses of wine to enjoy with the food offerings. The Fort Atkinson Rotary Club will be hosting an affordable wine tasting where guests can enjoy a flight of five featured wines. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 at the door and additional glasses can be purchased separately for $5. All the wines are for sale in the Blodgett Garden Center gift store.
A limited number of wine tasting tickets are available, and can be purchased via the Blodgett Garden Center Facebook page, the Fort Farmer Market Facebook page, or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-in-the-garden-tickets-301461348007.
A map of vendors will soon be available on the Fort Farmers Market website. Those who have not yet registered to participate may do so by contacting the Fort Farmers Market Manager at manager.fortfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
A selection of wines are on display at the Evening Farmers Market held last year. Contributed photo.
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