Statesman

Issue date: 4/28/10 Section: Variety

Media Credit: Tom Cariveau

Media Credit: Tom Cariveau Dancing is always encourage at the Duluth Farmer's market.

The rain and cold were expected. But just like previous years, bad weather did not keep Duluth Farmer's Market patrons from attending their annual Earth Day event last Saturday. The sound of string instruments and the smell of kettle corn filled the air. The gravel crunched under the feet of children and parents as they entered the bright red shed on the corner of 14th Avenue East and Third Street where the Duluth Farmer's Market sits among a sea of residential homes.

"Our regular customers are pretty loyal to the market," said Tawny Smith-Savage, one of the coordinators of this year's event. "They don't let [weather] hinder their experience"

Twenty-one vendors set up stands, which featured items such as chocolate, earth-friendly cleaners and hand-made jewelry. One of the featured items at the market on Saturday was maple syrup.

"People forget that maple syrup is really the first crop of the season," Smith-Savage said. "It's our first gift."

Though the regular season for the Farmer's market doesn't start until May 1, the market always celebrates Earth Day. The sign at the entrance of the market read, "Earth Day, Every Day at the Farmer's Market."

"Vendors are kind of using this as their kick off for our May 1 opening," Smith-Savage said.

The Duluth Farmer's market is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. All products featured are grown in St. Louis, Carlton or Lake County in Minnesota.

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