Tippecanoe Farmers’ Market

Even with the dark clouds looming and a few droplets of rain, the Tippecanoe Farmers’ Market had an outstanding second week, with two new vendors and lots of customers. Lisa Howell joined us, bringing pies, foccacia and other baked goods to our Market — between our two baked goods vendors, customers can find almost anything they’re looking for. The Earth’s Center also joined us, handing out coupons and getting potential customers interested in their pilates, zumba and reiki classes.

Thanks to everyone who has come out to support the Market the first two weeks - it’s been a huge success. Don’t miss next week’s official GRAND OPENING, when we’ll have lots of new vendors for you to shop from. And don’t forget to buy your “Friends of the Market” membership - your support makes a difference!

The members of the Farmers’ Market staff want to thank our local friends for the great turnout and excellent sales at the first week of the Tippecanoe Farmers’ Market on Saturday. If you got a chance to come out, thanks a lot!

We estimated more than 400 shoppers visited the Market between 9 and Noon, and our eleven vendors did great business; in fact, a couple of our vendors sold out of products and vowed to bring more products next week! We will be adding add at least one more new vendor next week and, in week 3 on June 30th, we’re expecting our biggest week to date, as we celebrate our Grand Opening with several new vendors joining us, including three more fruit and produce vendors. Thanks for coming out! And, if you didn’t make it this week, be sure to come see us next week!

Sales of the “Friends of the Market” bags were off the charts — thanks to everyone who became a new member - you are really helping support the Market. As we move further into the season, the mix of coupons included in the bags will change, but we guarantee good value for your $25. If you didn’t purchase one this week, you can either buy one from our website via Paypal or purchase one next week at the Market! For more information, visit the website at www.tippecanoefarmersmarket.com and click on “Friends.” And see you next Saturday at the Market!

The Tippecanoe Farmers’ Market Committee and the Downtown Tipp City Partnership would especially like to thank our vendors, including Spring Hill Nurseries, Bowman and Landes, Soy Michelle, The Muddy Truck Patch, EAT for Life Farms, Trophy Nut, Spring Run Farms, and Soul Creations. We’d also like to thank the Monroe Township Trustees, the City of Tipp City, Glaser Softwater, Weiler Welding, Remax Professionals, ERA Comprehensive Real Estate, and Tipp Monroe Community Services.

[digg=http://digg.com/offbeat_news/Tippecanoe_Farmers_Market_Starts_Off_with_a_Bang]Did you take photos of the Market? Do you have a Flickr account? If so, tag your photos with “tippfarmersmarket” to get them to show up in our photo group. I took a whole bunch of photos of the Market and put them up - to see all photos from the Tippecanoe Farmers’ Market, click HERE.

The Earth’s Center was opened in October 2005 by Nicole A. Mikel, a Holistic Health Practitioner, Holistic Life Coach, and Non-Denominational Ordained Minister. The Earth’s Center, located in downtown Tipp City above Feather Your Nest, is focused on offering relaxation, exercise, and balance of the body, mind, and spirit through a variety of services and classes. The Earth’s Center offers Acupuncture, Massage, Pre-Natal Massage, Life Coaching, Reflexology, Reiki (by appointment and certification classes), CranioSacral, Healing Touch, Belavi Facelift Massage, Aromatherapy, Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Tai Chi, and Life and Art creativity classes.

At the Tippecanoe Farmers’ Market, the Earth’s Center staff members will be offering Massage, selling organic perfume oils, and distributing coupons for their services and classes along with current class schedules. Their staff will rotate each week at the Market so that the Earth’s Center can offer an ever-changing selection of products and services. Nicole and her staff invite you to stop by and try something different at the Market!