New farmers market to open in Beech Grove in June

BEECH GROVE, Ind. – The Marion County city of Beech Grove will soon have a fresh, healthy option for grocery shopping with the launch of a new farmers market this summer.

Organized by the Community Health Improvement team at Franciscan Health, the market will feature a locally sourced products, and aim to support community wellness and local vendors.

Starting June 3, the farmers market will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays in the parking lot of the Franciscan VNS Home Care offices, 1300 Albany St. The market will continue through Sept. 30.

Stacey Fink, community health specialist at Franciscan Health, said in a statement, “We are excited to start this new farmers market for those looking for fresh produce and other locally sourced goods in the Beech Grove area. The farmers market that Franciscan has hosted on the south side of Indianapolis for many years has always been very successful, and we look to build off that with this new farmers market.”

More than just fruits and vegetables, the Beech Grove farmers market will also have other products. Vendors will offer cheeses, meats, eggs, honey, fresh-baked breads and sweets, coffee, handmade soaps, flowers, and locally crafted goods. The market will complement Franciscan Health’s Wednesday market near the Indianapolis hospital campus, giving the south side Indianapolis area even more access to local goods.

The initiative is a collaborative effort between Franciscan Health, Beech Grove city government and its parks department, and a revitalization group, Next Stop, Beech Grove.

Producers and artisans interested in becoming vendors can reach out to Stacey Fink at stacey.fink@franciscanalliance.org.

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