marketbasketfmc2016 is the inaugural season of the Vadnais Heights Farmers Market. The market has been running each Wednesday this summer from 2:00 to 6:00 pm in the parking lot of the Helene Houle Medical Center located at 1155 County Road E East in Vadnais Heights. The St. Paul Growers Association have been operators of the market.

On Wednesday, September 28th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm the Market will host a Customer Appreciation Day. There will be live music, free mini pumpkins for kids, and raffles for door prizes. Sponsors of the event include: The Urgency Room, Allina Medical Clinic of Vadnais Heights, Metro Dental, The Davis Group, the Physicians Realty Trust, Fairfield Inn and Suites, and the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation.

This year’s market has been a great way to increase access to local produce and other food products to area residents. In addition, local non-profits and health related organizations have had the opportunity to have a presence to educated the public on their work. Another special feature of this local market included partnerships with the local food shelves in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake. Shoppers have had the opportunity to “buy one, donate one” to support increasing the supply of fresh offerings at the local food shelves. In addition, anybody who is on the EBT program has been able to bring their card to the Market, and receive a $1 for $1 match up to $10.

The Customer Appreciation Day is open to the public and free to attend. Thank you to the many people who have visited this year’s Farmer’s Market and have helped make it successful!

For more information, contact VHEDC Executive Director, Ling Becker at [email protected].