By Jessica Biegaj
This Saturday, May 16th, will be the
start of the third season of the University Community Farmers Market on the
University at Buffalo South Campus. This year’s market promises to be better than ever, with new vendors and wineries on various
weeks selling fresh food and local products.
Held from 8:00AM to 1:00PM each
Saturday through October 17th (except July 4th), the market is set up on the Main
Street sidewalk at Kenmore Avenue. Attendees can park for free in the Allen,
Main and Bailey parking lots on the South Campus, directly behind the market.
The market is one of many
programs UB coordinates in the neighborhood and is part of the university’s
efforts to strengthen its ties to the residents around its three campuses. Other initiatives include UB on the
Green, a free outdoor performance series and neighborhood clean ups.
“Ongoing programs such as this
farmers market are treasures of the neighborhood because they allow residents
to come and meet each other. It allows them to purchase local fresh food
products to support their health, and it showcases our efforts to help make the
South Campus neighborhoods a fun, vibrant place to live,” according to Director of UB Community RelationsVince Clark.
This year’s vendors include last
year’s returnees of Heaven’s Gift Just For You home and personal fragrance
products; Independence Hill produce, jams and jellies; James McHenry produce; Pasta
Temptations and Sweet Greek Desserts.
New vendors include Fairy Cakes
cupcakes, Graves-DeMario Maple Syrup, Ken’s Maple Products and Honey, Cheese
Needs artisan cheese, and various local wineries offering sales and samples from
11:00AM to 1:00PM. Nutritional
information on fruits, vegetables, and plants is also available to attendees as
part of UB’s educational mission.
The first Saturday of the month
will have guest speakers on topics such as healthy living,
community building, safety and gardening. They will be held on June 6, July 11,
August 1, September 5, and October 3.
New food vendors are always
welcome. For more information
contact the UB Office of Community Relations at 829-3009 or
YourUB.
Photo by UB Office of
International Admissions.