BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market hosts a free tasting of more than a dozen varieties of locally grown and heirloom varieties of apples on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on the Fernandez Plaza at the Saturday Market, located at 401 North Morton Street in Bloomington.
Apple varieties available for tasting and for sale at the Farmers’ Market, include:
- Arkansas Black
- Asian Pear
- Crimson Crisp
- Enterprise
- Fugi
- Golden Delicious
- Granny Smith
- Jonathan
- Mutzu
- Red Winesap
- Rhode Island Greening
- September Wonder
- Winter Banana
Each fall, the market sells a variety of popular and heirloom apples. Visitors are invited to find a new favorite: a crisp, tart apple perfect for pies or a meaty, thin-skinned apple for enjoying with lunch.
The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday in September from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and every Saturday in October from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Showers Common next to City Hall, 401 North Morton Street in Bloomington.
The November Market is held at the Pavilion in Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers Street, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on November 2, 9, 16, and 23. The Market season ends with the Holiday Market at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 30.
For more information about Apple Tasting, email Clarence Boone or call 812-349-3738. Email Crystal Ritter or call 812-349-3725 to learn more about Holiday Market.
Visit the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market website for more information about Market vendors and special events.
