New this year, families can enjoy fun and free activities at the Merriam Farmers' Market on both Saturdays and Wednesdays. Check out the schedule below for dates and visit the Merriam Farmers' Market Facebook page for more information.
The market is located at 5740 Merriam Drive, Merriam, KS 66203
Hours:
Saturdays, May 6 - Oct. 14 from 7 am - 1 pm and
Wednesdays, June 7 - Aug. 30 from 5 to 8 pm
Opening Day Giveaway
Saturday, May 6 and Wednesday, June 7
Shop the market and stop by the information table for our annual opening day giveaway - an environmentally-friendly shopping tote for the first 250 shoppers! Bring it back each week and fill it with your market favorites. Coloring sheets and word searches will also be on hand, and you're always encourage to meet and greet the vendors.
Turkey Creek 5K Run
Saturday, May 20 (8 am)
Join us for the Turkey Creek Festival 5K. You can run, walk or participate in the youth sprint. Start your training today!
Make and Take Flower Pots
Saturday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 14
Exercise your green thumb by planting a flower in a flower pot. Learn the importance of soil, fertilizer, sun and watering. Take it home and challenge family members to keep it alive for a long time!
Family Food Fear Factor
Saturday, June 10 and Saturday, September 23
Sample food items from the market - some you will like and some you may not choose to eat. Delicious fruits and vegetables may or may not be altered. Are you brave enough?
Make and Take Veggie Robots
Saturday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 28
Have fun designing your very own edible robot with skewers, toothpicks and vegetables. They will be out of this world!
Bakery Treats and Bike Trails
Saturday, July 8 and Saturday, August 5
Air up the tires and sample the best of the market's fresh breads and bakery items. Bakery stations will be set up along the trail and the farther you ride, the more you get to sample
Seed-Spitting Contest
Saturday, August 26
Enter our good ol' fashion seed-spitting contest. Yes, distance and style points will be awarded. Either way, delicious watermelon will be eaten!
