Fresh Harvest Farmers Market to debut on May 21 in North Port's Wellen Park community

NORTH PORT — A new weekly farmers market is coming to Downtown Wellen Park.

The Fresh Harvest Farmers Market, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., begins on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will offer a selection of goods from local vendors. The market will be open every Sunday as part of Downtown Wellen Park’s event schedule.

“We are thrilled to bring Fresh Harvest to Wellen Park residents and visitors,” said Christine Masney, vice president of marketing for Wellen Park. “This is such a great way to come out and enjoy downtown while shopping for produce and goods from local vendors.”

Shoppers can peruse over 30 vendor booths and stock up on a variety of goods. Vendors will offer produce, herbs, spices, cut flowers, teas, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, syrups, baked goods, pickled foods, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, milk, specialty cheeses, and prepared food and beverages.

“Fresh Harvest is a community hub – a place to meet up with your friends, bring your children or just get a taste of local products,” Masney said. “You’ll connect with the farmers who grow your food and other vendors who have a unique offering of goods. There is something for everyone here.”

Starting in the fall, Fresh Market also will offer cooking demonstrations with local chefs who will provide tips on food preservation and other kitchen skills.

As a producer-only farmers market, Fresh Harvest will feature locally grown and prepared foods with limited exceptions, such as tea and seasonings. A limited selection of craft vendors are also participating in the farmers market.

For a list of vendors and more information, visit wellenpark.com/events/fresh-harvest-farmers-market. Applications are also available online for interested vendors.

Submitted by Laura Hardin

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Fresh Harvest Farmers Market is coming to North Port's Wellen Park