Press Room
Maybe you’ve seen us in the news! We’ve been actively spreading the news about our farmers market. Help us out by telling your friends about the Upper Merion Farmers Market.
Opening Day Ribbon Cutting
May 15, 2010
Kelly Meneeley (left) and Upper Merion Township Supervisor Erika Spott
(right) cut the green ribbon to herald the opening of the new Upper Merion
Farmers' Market. Meneeley and Spott came up with the inspiration for the
market. They serve as the leaders of the Upper Merion Farmers' Market
Committee, whose members appear behind them in the photo wearing the green
aprons.
Earth Day/Meet the Farmers Event
April 24, 2010
This year’s Earth Day celebration in Upper Merion township featured a “Meet the Farmers” event. Several of the vendors and
producers who will be participating in the new Upper Merion Farmers’ Market were on hand to introduce themselves to community
members. The Farmers’ Market Committee Members who led the “Meet the Farmers” event were (from left to right) Kelly Meneeley,
Township Supervisor Erika Spott, Carole Kenney, and Cathy Burke.
Earth Day/King of Prussia Mall Event
April 17, 2010
Members of the Upper Merion Farmers’ Market ushered in Earth Day by greeting patrons at the King of Prussia Mall. Individuals who
were interested in finding out more about the market were treated to apples and granola from Frecon Farms, one of the market’s local
producers. The Farmers’ Market Committee Members who orchestrated the event were (from left to right) Dawn Francis, Cathy Burke,
Township Supervisor Erika Spott, and Kelly Meneeley. Members Carole Kenney and Tina Garzillo also participated in the event, but do not
appear in this picture.
Articles about the Market
Fresh Pickings - The Times Herald, May 23, 2010
Upper Merion Farmers Market upholds tradition, economy – The Times Herald, May 12, 2010
Farmers’ Market Coming to Upper Merion - The Times Herald, February 28, 2010
Vendor Open House Presentation (2010)
At the new Vendor Open House in 2010, we gave a presentation introducing Upper Merion and the market to our vendors. Click to download part 1 and part 2 of the presentation.