BLOOMINGTON—The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is hosting a free tasting of more than a dozen locally grown and heirloom apple varieties on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on the Fernandez Plaza at the Saturday Market 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 to enjoy with lunch.
Music at the Market
This Saturday’s entertainment line-up features the return of the Rush Ridge Revival.
They’re an energetic band playing all your favorite sing-along songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond.
They’ll begin a two-set performance at 9:30 am. and 11:00 a.m.
Mayor’s Team at the Table
This community outreach program invites Market-goers to engage with the mayor and various department heads from the City of Bloomington government.
This Saturday, Director of Engineering Andrew Cibor will greet the public at the Farmers’ Market between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
