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Farmers markets in Indianapolis

Garfield Park Farmers Market with flowers

We’re ready for bouquet season at Garfield Park. | Photo via @garfieldparkfarmersmarket

Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Hoosiers.

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up nine farmers markets in the Indy area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Fort Ben Farmers Market | Thursdays, June-October | 4-7 p.m.

Features: Farmers, food trucks + local vendors
Parking: Free parking in surrounding lots
Space: Mostly tented outdoors at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus
Special events: Free yoga instruction every other Thursday

The Original Farmers Market | Wednesdays, May-October | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Features: “Buy 2 Give 1” donation program to support downtown’s unhomed community
Parking: Street parking
Space: Mostly tented outside City Market

Garfield Park Farmers Market | Saturdays, May-October | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Features: Local farmers, small businesses, and food trucks
Parking: All of the park’s lots are free
Space: Mostly tented outdoors

Broad Ripple Farmers Market | Saturdays, May-October | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: Live music in addition to local vendors
Parking: Free parking in lot adjacent to the market
Space: Mostly tented outdoors in parking lot behind Glendale Lowe’s
Special events: Pet costume contests are a tradition during Halloween

Person shopping in a farmers market tent — Black Cat Bakery is a popular tent at the SoBro Farmers Market.
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Photo via @sobrofarmersmarket

SoBro Farmers Market | Wednesdays, May-September | 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Features: Farmers + local vendors
Parking: Free parking in surrounding lots
Space: Mostly tented in lot across from Upland Brewing on College Ave.

Binford Farmers Market | Saturdays, May-September | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: 80 local vendors with produce + handmade crafts
Parking: Free parking adjacent to market
Space: Mostly tented outside Northview Church

Irvington Farmers Market | Every second Sunday, June-October | 12-3 p.m.

Features: Local nonprofits + antiques, as well as farmers and local businesses
Parking: Free parking in all park lots, but walking or biking there is encouraged
Space: Mostly tented at Ellenberger Park

Do you know just how much revenue farmers markets and on-farm stores bring in across the US? Test your knowledge with this survey.

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Events

Friday, April 21

Free Statewide Eviction Defense Legal Clinic | Friday, April 21 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pro Bono Indiana, Virtual | Free | Get a legal consultation regarding evictions over Zoom at this event made possible by the IHCDA and the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Adult Walking Club: Pike Pacers | Friday, April 21 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Indianapolis Public Library - Pike branch, 6525 Zionsville Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Adults of all ages are invited to a 45-minute walk from Pike Library using trails in nearby neighborhoods.

Saturday, April 22

Grand Opening: The Best Chocolate in Town | Saturday, April 22 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Best Chocolate in Town, 884 Mass Ave., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | After three years, the local biz is reopening at its original location with chocolate, coffee, and giveaways throughout the day.

Sunday, April 23

Sensory Friendly Afternoon | Sunday, April 23 | 3-5 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Cost of admission | Enjoy an interactive learning experience in a comfortable + accepting environment tailored toward individuals with sensory processing needs.

Monday, April 24

Indy Film Fest 2023 | Friday, April 21-Sunday, April 30 | Times vary | Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie, 1258 Windsor St., Indianapolis | $12 | Celebrate two decades of this festival, which champions movies that entertain, challenge, and expand perspectives in Indianapolis and beyond.

Tuesday, April 25

Hamilton | Tuesday, April 25-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $49-$199 | Joseph Morales + Nik Walker will lead the second national tour of “Hamilton” as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, respectively.

Friday, June 30

House of Cheer: The Level Up Tour 2023 | Friday, Jun. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $39.50-$198.50 | See the No. 1 touring company of professional cheerleaders in the world.*

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Cause

5 ways to reduce your food waste on Earth Day (and every day)

A woman prepares a number of meals at a table

Second Helpings works with wholesalers, grocery stores, farmers, caterers, restaurants, and event centers to make our local food system more efficient and less wasteful across the supply chain. | Photo provided by Second Helpings

Did you know? Over a third of all available food goes uneaten through loss or waste in the US. Read: That’s over a pound of food waste per person, per day.

For 25 years, Second Helpings has led the fight to reduce food waste in Central Indiana. To help them with their fight, here are five easy ways to cut down on food waste at home:

Check your fridge before shopping
Store food properly
Compost
Meal plan
Love your leftovers*

Become a Second Helpings volunteer

News Notes

Opening

MOTW’s Carmel location off of Old Meridian Street announced its grand opening on Sunday, April 30 at 10 a.m. This is the coffee shop’s fourth location and it might be the most beautiful one yet. Check out the pictures on social media.

Biz

Dubbed the most innovative music company by Fast Company Magazine, Indy-based Mandolin, is going out of business. The concert livestreaming platform launched just short of three years ago and will close operations as of today. Artists like Lil Wayne + The Lumineers used this service in the past. (IBJ)

Edu

A new partnership has emerged between the Educate ME foundation + Marian University to address the growing teacher shortage and diversify the teaching pipeline. The Black Teacher Residency program will offer full-ride scholarships to 10-15 students to earn their masters of art in education at Marian in the fall. (WISH)

Legacy

Basketball legend Tom Jernstedt will be honored with a statue at the east side intersection of Illinois + Georgia streets today at 11 a.m. Remarks will be given by Tamika Catchings, Bill Estes, Chris Denari, and Dan Gavitt for the “Father of the Final Four” during the unveiling. (FOX59)

Arts

As part of the Indianapolis Bicentennial Legends mural series, Hoosier poet Etheridge Knight will be painted on the side of Chatterbox jazz club on Mass Ave. Artist Elio Mercado was selected among 130 other artists to create the artwork and will start working on it in June. (WRTV)

Seasonal

Grab a blanket + maybe some coffee — the Lyrid meteor shower will peak over the weekend. You’ll be able to see 10-20 shooting stars per hour in the pre-dawn hours on Sunday and possibly Saturday and Monday, as well. Pro tip: face east when watching for the best results. (WTHR)

Festival

Two fun facts about Kentucky: It has more barrels of bourbon than people, and it’s also home to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival — one of the country’s original whiskey festivals, happening Sept. 15-17. Sign up for their newsletter to be the first to know when tickets are available — we hear they go fast.*

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Holiday

Mañana es el Día de la Tierra, una fecha que se remonta a 1970 como iniciativa de un senador estadounidense que fue testigo de un vertido de petróleo. En la actualidad, este día une a 1000 millones de personas en 193 países. Translate this news with Babbel (currently offering 55% off lessons) in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

Shop

We’re firm believers in spoiling the ones we love — especially our pets. That’s why we’re adding these two things to our shopping carts: this customizable velvet collar and this durable bed that features a removable slipcover. Don’t forget the treats. We love these soft chews for doggos and these freeze dried snacks for cats.
Celebrate Earth Day by supporting some of our Six & Main brands. Rainier Watch, a business inspired by mountains, gives a portion of its sales to organizations that protect National Parks, and Plant Based Candles allows customers to reuse the vessel as a planter with wildflower seeds included in each order.

Arts

✍️ Shall we compare thee to a poet?

Read the finalists’ poems in our 2023 poetry contest

A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"

Drumroll, please. | Graphic by 6AM City

This April, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged you, our readers, to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines if you want to give it a try).

Turns out, you’re all poets and we didn’t even know it. We were beyond thrilled to read the original, creative, and awe-inspiring poems Indy created from our newsletter copy. Check out the finalists’ poems below, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.

“For Love of Poems” by Sara Evans
“Red Symphony” by Matt Brown
“INDYtoday FTW” by Kaitlyn Cross
“The Pull of the Poem” by Peggy Breidenbach

Read the poems

Asked

Which poem should we crown the winner?

A. “For Love of Poems”
B. “Red Symphony”
C. “INDYtoday FTW”
D. “The Pull of the Poem”

Cast your vote

The Wrap

Anna Bowman in a black shirt and jewelry

Today’s edition by:
Anna Bowman

Holiday, translated: Tomorrow is Earth Day. The global holiday dates back to 1970, when it was spearheaded by a US senator who witnessed an oil spill first hand. Now, it’s observed by 1+ billion people across 193 countries. Brush up on your Spanish skills with a subscription to Babbel (currently 55% off exclusively for INDYtoday readers).*

From the editor

Last year, I really enjoyed strolling over to Indiana Grown’s Monumental Marketplace on Monument Circle — a once-a-year farmers market of sorts with vendors + food trucks from across the state. The 2023 date hasn’t been announced yet, but we’ll keep you updated.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Find out where to get pretzels in Indy.

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