Previous Events - 2018
THE ART OF CHALKBOARD LETTERING
A Workshop with Jason Goupil
Saturday, February 3rd
Morning Session: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm OR Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Looking to add charm to your kitchen? Designing a menu board for your restaurant? Planning a farm-style wedding?
Discover the art of chalkboard lettering from local resident and artist, Jason Goupil, of the Art and Craftsman Company. In this workshop, Jason will share his expertise and you’ll learn how to care for a chalkboard, perfect the craft, and stand out with a unique skill. Included in the class fee, you’ll receive everything you need to get started. This workshop is open to all, as chalkboard lettering ability is rooted in natural handwriting, and less in artistic talent! Included in the class fee is a kit of everything you'll need to get started and practice your new skill at home. The class fee is $45.
INSTRUCTOR BIO - Jason’s career as an artist spans 20 years in graphic design, commercial painting and illustration, as well as product design for major retailers worldwide. His career path evolved as he encountered design research where he’s worked with clients like NASA and dozens of universities across the U.S. He’s now a design researcher for Nationwide Insurance and continues to pursue art through his company, The Art and Craftsman Company. Jason moved to Lancaster in 2016 with his partner, David. He holds a A.S. in Fine Arts, a B.A. in Graphic Design, and an M.F.A. in Visual Communication Design. You may have seen his work already, as Jason is also the artist behind the Lancaster mural at the new Kroger!
SEED STARTING WORKSHOP
With The Kale Yard
Saturday, February 10th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Learn how to start seeds like a pro and get a head start on the gardening season! Erin Harvey, market gardener and owner of The Kale Yard, will share tips and methods for starting seeds indoors. Prepare to get your hands dirty! We'll learn how to make soil blocks and you'll take home a tray of seedlings to get you started.
If you have seeds that you would like to start or share, please bring them to the class. Some seeds will be available for free as part of the class. Class fee is $25 for the general public and $20 for Friends of the Market.
FRESH PASTA WORKSHOP
With Chef Doug Weber
Saturday, February 24th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
AND Saturday, March 3rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us at the Keller Market House as Chef Weber demonstrates how to make fresh pasta at home. Learn the whole process and sample three delicious pasta dishes!
We’ll learn how to make - and then enjoy - Italian Sausage Marinara, Shrimp Alfredo and a vegetarian Pasta Primavera. The recipes will feature many local Keller Market ingredients including Berry Family Farm sausage, farm fresh eggs and Florentine Legacy Marinara Sauce. We’ll see how to use both a hand cranked pasta machine as well as one that attaches to a KitchenAid.
This workshop is a fundraiser for our future Keller Community Kitchen, and all proceeds will go towards necessary renovation & construction. The class fee is $30 . Chef Weber will also bake a delicious Italian dessert, to be raffled off at the class. The lucky winner will get to take it home to accompany their new pasta skills!
MAKE YOUR OWN KOMBUCHA
With Junita Lapp of Lapp It Up! Kombucha Tea
Thursday, March 8th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Come learn how you can create a delicious and healthy drink, kombucha tea! Kombucha is a cultured live drink that has been believed by many in ancient and modern cultures to contain healing powers for the body. At this class, you'll be able to learn all about its benefits and how you can start adding them to your life from Junita Lapp of Lapp It Up! Kombucha Tea. Samples and refreshments will be available to enjoy during the class as well as materials to purchase which you can use to make your own kombucha at home. The class fee is $15.
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Junita Lapp is a local gal who lives on a 27 acre farm in southeastern Ohio, brewing kombucha and loving life.She started experimenting with a variety of fermented foods as a teenager and came to create her kombucha company, Lapp It Up Kombucha Tea, in 2014, out of her desire to share her home brews with a broader community of like-minded folks. In her spare time she enjoys teaching others about gut health, playing with herbs, and playing the hammered dulcimer for fun.
GLUTEN FREE EATING
With Shannon Carter, Fairfield County OSU Extension Educator
Wednesdays, March 14th, 21st & 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
About twenty percent of the U.S. population is looking to reduce or eliminate gluten from their diet. For people who make the decision to eat gluten free as a matter of dietary choice and not a medical necessity, there are many important considerations. Come to this 3 part series on Gluten Free Eating to learn about gluten free shopping, dining, cooking and baking. Program includes helpful handouts, recipes and tasty samples to try!
Session 1: Introduction to Gluten Free Eating
Session 2: Gluten Free Shopping and Eating Out
Session 3: Gluten Free Cooking and Baking
Please note: Attendees are encouraged to attend all three sessions. Registration is for the entire series. Series fee is $22
PRODUCE SAFETY ALLIANCE (PSA) GROWER TRAINING COURSE
Tuesday, March 27th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
As part of the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, certain farms are required to complete a food safety training. The PSA Grower Training Course offered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Division of Food Safety is one way to satisfy that requirement, and other farmers may be interested just to educate themselves. Keller Market House will host one of these trainings on Tuesday, March 27th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no cost for the training or the training manual, but you must register by March 16th. Class size is limited to 30. First priority will be given to growers that must comply with the Produce Safety Rules, but exempt growers are also welcome to apply. More information on the training can be found here.
BEYOND CHAMOMILE: HERBS FOR STRESS, ANXIETY & SLEEP
With Aniko Zala of Wild Origins
Saturday, April 28th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
There are so many gentle and powerful herbs that can bring balance to the nervous system and help calm the mind when we experience anxiety or have trouble falling asleep. In this class we will discuss and sample herbal remedies that can be used to manage anxiety, stress and insomnia. At the end of the class we will make relaxing herbal tea blends to use at home.
Aniko is an herbalist whose interests lies in the intersection between nature, self empowerment and self care. Her workshops help others use herbs to bring bodies and minds into balance and her handmade offerings are alternatives to the chemicals of mainstream products. Class fee is $40.
FARMERS MARKET OPENING DAY
Saturday, May 5th, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Opening Day of the Lancaster Farmers Market! We are very much looking forward to kicking off the 2018 season on Saturday, May 5th. CLICK HERE for the Facebook Event
SAME DAY, SAME TIME, NEW LOCATION!
Starting in May, the Lancaster Farmers Market will move to its new location on West Chestnut Street between Broad & Columbus, in the heart of downtown and just around the corner from the Keller Market House. Our community farmers market will run every Saturday - rain or shine! - from May 5th through October 6th from 8:00 am to noon.
As we get closer and closer, we'll introduce one farm or vendor each day on the Lancaster Farmers Market Facebook page. Stay tuned to learn more about some of your favorite vendors and meet the new ones!
ON OPENING DAY MAY 5TH ...
*** LHS Culinary Arts students will be on hand with seasonal cooking demos on the hour at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00.
*** Stick around for lunch across the street at Double Edge Brewing Co. as they celebrate Cinco de Mayo by hosting the Woodfired food truck, serving from 11:00 am on. See the Facebook event here.
SOAP MAKING
Wednesday, May 23rd, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
With Jane Hill of Harley's Soaps
One of our most popular classes! Learn how to make your own cold process castile soap from a pro. Jane will walk you through the entire process and you’ll go home with a new skill, a reusable mold and one pound of soap. You’ll get to choose from a variety of fragrances and colors to make your soap uniquely yours! The class fee for each class is $45 for the general public and $40 for our Friends of the Market members. Friends of the Market are also invited to bring a guest at the discounted rate. These classes are capped at 6 people so you can get the attention you need to learn the process.
TOUR OF HOMES
With the Fairfield County Heritage Association
Saturday & Sunday, June 23rd & 24th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
We're excited to announce that the Keller Market House will be featured in the Fairfield County Heritage Association's summer tour! Read more about the Tour and purchase advance tickets here. This will be a great chance to learn more about the history of our building and see some of our behind the scenes!
FREEZING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
With Shannon Carter, OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Thursday, June 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Designed for people who want to learn more about basic home food preservation using freezing methods. Participants will learn how to: prevent fruits from discoloring, blanch vegetables, package produce for freezing and safely thaw fruits and vegetables. Program is FREE!
WINE LAUNCH
Thursday, July 26, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
We have exciting news! During the Lancaster Festival - we are launching our NEW Wine Department. You come to the Market House for Ohio craft beer, now you can come for unique and sustainable wines as well! Join us to celebrate with a glass of wine! A selection of four special wines - a red, a rose', a white and a sparkling white - will be available to enjoy by the glass.
4:00 - 5:30 pm Lancaster Festival String Quartet
A free concert in the market house. Enjoy a glass of wine while you listen!
5:30 - 7:00 pm Wine & Cheese Social Hour
Local farmstead cheesemaker Ruffwing Farms will join us to showcase their Moncaito and Tuemma sheep's milk cheeses. Linger after the concert or swing by on your way to other Festival activities!
A Workshop with Jason Goupil
Saturday, February 3rd
Morning Session: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm OR Afternoon Session: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Looking to add charm to your kitchen? Designing a menu board for your restaurant? Planning a farm-style wedding?
Discover the art of chalkboard lettering from local resident and artist, Jason Goupil, of the Art and Craftsman Company. In this workshop, Jason will share his expertise and you’ll learn how to care for a chalkboard, perfect the craft, and stand out with a unique skill. Included in the class fee, you’ll receive everything you need to get started. This workshop is open to all, as chalkboard lettering ability is rooted in natural handwriting, and less in artistic talent! Included in the class fee is a kit of everything you'll need to get started and practice your new skill at home. The class fee is $45.
INSTRUCTOR BIO - Jason’s career as an artist spans 20 years in graphic design, commercial painting and illustration, as well as product design for major retailers worldwide. His career path evolved as he encountered design research where he’s worked with clients like NASA and dozens of universities across the U.S. He’s now a design researcher for Nationwide Insurance and continues to pursue art through his company, The Art and Craftsman Company. Jason moved to Lancaster in 2016 with his partner, David. He holds a A.S. in Fine Arts, a B.A. in Graphic Design, and an M.F.A. in Visual Communication Design. You may have seen his work already, as Jason is also the artist behind the Lancaster mural at the new Kroger!
SEED STARTING WORKSHOP
With The Kale Yard
Saturday, February 10th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Learn how to start seeds like a pro and get a head start on the gardening season! Erin Harvey, market gardener and owner of The Kale Yard, will share tips and methods for starting seeds indoors. Prepare to get your hands dirty! We'll learn how to make soil blocks and you'll take home a tray of seedlings to get you started.
If you have seeds that you would like to start or share, please bring them to the class. Some seeds will be available for free as part of the class. Class fee is $25 for the general public and $20 for Friends of the Market.
FRESH PASTA WORKSHOP
With Chef Doug Weber
Saturday, February 24th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
AND Saturday, March 3rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us at the Keller Market House as Chef Weber demonstrates how to make fresh pasta at home. Learn the whole process and sample three delicious pasta dishes!
We’ll learn how to make - and then enjoy - Italian Sausage Marinara, Shrimp Alfredo and a vegetarian Pasta Primavera. The recipes will feature many local Keller Market ingredients including Berry Family Farm sausage, farm fresh eggs and Florentine Legacy Marinara Sauce. We’ll see how to use both a hand cranked pasta machine as well as one that attaches to a KitchenAid.
This workshop is a fundraiser for our future Keller Community Kitchen, and all proceeds will go towards necessary renovation & construction. The class fee is $30 . Chef Weber will also bake a delicious Italian dessert, to be raffled off at the class. The lucky winner will get to take it home to accompany their new pasta skills!
MAKE YOUR OWN KOMBUCHA
With Junita Lapp of Lapp It Up! Kombucha Tea
Thursday, March 8th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Come learn how you can create a delicious and healthy drink, kombucha tea! Kombucha is a cultured live drink that has been believed by many in ancient and modern cultures to contain healing powers for the body. At this class, you'll be able to learn all about its benefits and how you can start adding them to your life from Junita Lapp of Lapp It Up! Kombucha Tea. Samples and refreshments will be available to enjoy during the class as well as materials to purchase which you can use to make your own kombucha at home. The class fee is $15.
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Junita Lapp is a local gal who lives on a 27 acre farm in southeastern Ohio, brewing kombucha and loving life.She started experimenting with a variety of fermented foods as a teenager and came to create her kombucha company, Lapp It Up Kombucha Tea, in 2014, out of her desire to share her home brews with a broader community of like-minded folks. In her spare time she enjoys teaching others about gut health, playing with herbs, and playing the hammered dulcimer for fun.
GLUTEN FREE EATING
With Shannon Carter, Fairfield County OSU Extension Educator
Wednesdays, March 14th, 21st & 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
About twenty percent of the U.S. population is looking to reduce or eliminate gluten from their diet. For people who make the decision to eat gluten free as a matter of dietary choice and not a medical necessity, there are many important considerations. Come to this 3 part series on Gluten Free Eating to learn about gluten free shopping, dining, cooking and baking. Program includes helpful handouts, recipes and tasty samples to try!
Session 1: Introduction to Gluten Free Eating
Session 2: Gluten Free Shopping and Eating Out
Session 3: Gluten Free Cooking and Baking
Please note: Attendees are encouraged to attend all three sessions. Registration is for the entire series. Series fee is $22
PRODUCE SAFETY ALLIANCE (PSA) GROWER TRAINING COURSE
Tuesday, March 27th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
As part of the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, certain farms are required to complete a food safety training. The PSA Grower Training Course offered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Division of Food Safety is one way to satisfy that requirement, and other farmers may be interested just to educate themselves. Keller Market House will host one of these trainings on Tuesday, March 27th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no cost for the training or the training manual, but you must register by March 16th. Class size is limited to 30. First priority will be given to growers that must comply with the Produce Safety Rules, but exempt growers are also welcome to apply. More information on the training can be found here.
BEYOND CHAMOMILE: HERBS FOR STRESS, ANXIETY & SLEEP
With Aniko Zala of Wild Origins
Saturday, April 28th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
There are so many gentle and powerful herbs that can bring balance to the nervous system and help calm the mind when we experience anxiety or have trouble falling asleep. In this class we will discuss and sample herbal remedies that can be used to manage anxiety, stress and insomnia. At the end of the class we will make relaxing herbal tea blends to use at home.
Aniko is an herbalist whose interests lies in the intersection between nature, self empowerment and self care. Her workshops help others use herbs to bring bodies and minds into balance and her handmade offerings are alternatives to the chemicals of mainstream products. Class fee is $40.
FARMERS MARKET OPENING DAY
Saturday, May 5th, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Opening Day of the Lancaster Farmers Market! We are very much looking forward to kicking off the 2018 season on Saturday, May 5th. CLICK HERE for the Facebook Event
SAME DAY, SAME TIME, NEW LOCATION!
Starting in May, the Lancaster Farmers Market will move to its new location on West Chestnut Street between Broad & Columbus, in the heart of downtown and just around the corner from the Keller Market House. Our community farmers market will run every Saturday - rain or shine! - from May 5th through October 6th from 8:00 am to noon.
As we get closer and closer, we'll introduce one farm or vendor each day on the Lancaster Farmers Market Facebook page. Stay tuned to learn more about some of your favorite vendors and meet the new ones!
ON OPENING DAY MAY 5TH ...
*** LHS Culinary Arts students will be on hand with seasonal cooking demos on the hour at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00.
*** Stick around for lunch across the street at Double Edge Brewing Co. as they celebrate Cinco de Mayo by hosting the Woodfired food truck, serving from 11:00 am on. See the Facebook event here.
SOAP MAKING
Wednesday, May 23rd, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
With Jane Hill of Harley's Soaps
One of our most popular classes! Learn how to make your own cold process castile soap from a pro. Jane will walk you through the entire process and you’ll go home with a new skill, a reusable mold and one pound of soap. You’ll get to choose from a variety of fragrances and colors to make your soap uniquely yours! The class fee for each class is $45 for the general public and $40 for our Friends of the Market members. Friends of the Market are also invited to bring a guest at the discounted rate. These classes are capped at 6 people so you can get the attention you need to learn the process.
TOUR OF HOMES
With the Fairfield County Heritage Association
Saturday & Sunday, June 23rd & 24th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
We're excited to announce that the Keller Market House will be featured in the Fairfield County Heritage Association's summer tour! Read more about the Tour and purchase advance tickets here. This will be a great chance to learn more about the history of our building and see some of our behind the scenes!
FREEZING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
With Shannon Carter, OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Thursday, June 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Designed for people who want to learn more about basic home food preservation using freezing methods. Participants will learn how to: prevent fruits from discoloring, blanch vegetables, package produce for freezing and safely thaw fruits and vegetables. Program is FREE!
WINE LAUNCH
Thursday, July 26, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
We have exciting news! During the Lancaster Festival - we are launching our NEW Wine Department. You come to the Market House for Ohio craft beer, now you can come for unique and sustainable wines as well! Join us to celebrate with a glass of wine! A selection of four special wines - a red, a rose', a white and a sparkling white - will be available to enjoy by the glass.
4:00 - 5:30 pm Lancaster Festival String Quartet
A free concert in the market house. Enjoy a glass of wine while you listen!
5:30 - 7:00 pm Wine & Cheese Social Hour
Local farmstead cheesemaker Ruffwing Farms will join us to showcase their Moncaito and Tuemma sheep's milk cheeses. Linger after the concert or swing by on your way to other Festival activities!
Previous Events - 2017
PAWPAW PARTY!
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 @ 5:30 pm
Join us for our own KMH Pawpaw celebration!
The pawpaw - Asimina triloba - is North America's largest native tree fruit and we're about to enter pawpaw season. With an intriguing tropical flavor, it's like nothing you've ever tasted before!
We'll enjoy a short presentation on the pawpaw by Scott Thomas and then taste free samples of the locally foraged fruit.
HARVEST BICYCLE RIDE
Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Join OEFFA and Columbus Outdoor Pursuits for a family-friendly bicycle tour of Fairfield County's local food economy. Enjoy a scenic 40 mile ride through the central Ohio countryside, with stops at Keller Market House, The Kale Yard, and Berry Family Farm, before wrapping up the day at Rockmill Brewery.
This event is presented by OEFFA and is part of the 2017 Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series. For a full schedule of events, go to www.oeffa.org/q/farmtours2017.
CHEESE TASTING WITH OSAGE LANE CREAMERY
Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Osage Lane Creamery of Pataskala has been producing milk and cheese from goats for nearly 10 years. Drop in for free samples of some of their flavored cheeses including Cranberry Orange, Garlic Dill and Wild Horsey (Horseradish). Cheese will also be available for purchase.
CANNING 101 WORKSHOP
An Intro to Water Bath Canning with Chef Doug Weber
Thursday, October 19, 2017 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Learn how to preserve the season's harvest with basic water bath canning. Chef Doug Weber will walk us through all the steps to can safely at home. Each participant will take home a jar of apple sauce and a jar of apple butter, made with local Cortland apples from Hugus Fruit Farm.
This is the first in a series of cooking classes that are being offered as a fundraiser for the market. Chef Weber is generously donating his time - all proceeds from this workshop will go directly to benefit the Keller Market House. Look for more workshops in the coming months. Thanks also to Anchor Hocking for donating the canning jars!
This workshop is offered on a sliding scale of $15 - $60.
FUN WITH FLOWERS!
With Elizabeth Fox of Bluegreen Gardens
Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Elizabeth Fox of Bluegreen Gardens for an afternoon of guided floral design exploration. Bring your own vase to fill with lush, beautiful flowers and greens fresh from the farm. Fall seasonal flowers include dahlias, zinnias, cockscomb and cosmos
Bluegreen Gardens is small-scale flower farm located just outside downtown Lancaster operated by husband and wife team, Elizabeth Fox and Mike Zawislak. Elizabeth and Mike sell their flowers at farmers' markets in Central Ohio and design flowers for weddings and events.
Please bring your own clean vase and pruners, clippers or flower snips. The class fee is $30 for the general public and $25 for Friends of the Market. Friends are also invited to bring a friend at the discounted level!
FARM TO TABLE THANKSGIVING MARKET DAY
Saturday, November 18, 2017
If you'd rather not pre-order, come browse the market the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Remember, we're "the farmers market that never ends!" Even though the outdoor market has wrapped up for the season, you'll still find all your favorite local foods indoors at the Keller Market House. Join us from 10:00 - 4:00 for a cozy, local shopping experience.
Pick up all the best ingredients for your local Thanksgiving feast including baked goods, fresh vegetables and all the staples for baking.
* Enjoy free samples and pick up recipes that highlight local ingredients that will be available for sale (Thanks to Kater to You Custom Catering!)
* Live music by Richard & Jennifer Evans-Kinsley from 11 - 1
* Bluegreen Gardens will be here with a wreath-making demo and accepting pre-orders for holiday wreaths
* Spend $50 and receive a free jar of apple butter or apple sauce made with local apples!
WINTER WREATH WORKSHOP
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Elizabeth Fox of Bluegreen Gardens to make a beautiful wreath for your door with fresh greens, foraged botanicals and beautiful things from the garden. All materials are provided, but please feel free to bring anything you would like to include in your wreath.
Class fee is $30 for the general public and $25 for Friends of the Market. Friends are also invited to bring a "plus one" at the discounted rate.
KELLER HANDMADE HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET
Saturday, December 2, 2017 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Showcasing local Ohio crafters and artisan vendors! More than a dozen artisans will have pop up booths inside the market house with locally-made art, jewelry and more. They will join Keller Market House's 50+ regular vendors who offer a wide selection of local foods and artisan goods. Kick off your holiday season by shopping local at the Keller Market House. Support our small, local businesses and discover one of a kind gifts and local flavors!
SOAPMAKING WORKSHOP
With Jane Hill of Harley's Soaps
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Join us for one of our most popular workshops! Jane will walk you through the entire process of making your own cold process castile soap and you’ll go home with a reusable mold and one pound of soap. The class fee is $35 for Friends of the Market and $40 for the general public.
In addition to the scheduled classes, Jane also offers a demonstration for your existing group. This is a fun creative activity for school or scouting groups or a ladies night out! You’ll see all the steps to making a loaf of soap and take home an already made bar of Harley’s Soaps (value: $6.50). The cost is $10 per “student,” minimum group size of 10. Let us know if you’re interested in setting up a demo!
GLASS TOWN LAUNCH PARTY
With Lohcal Apparel
Friday, December 8th, 2017 - 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Join us at Keller Market House to celebrate the launch of Lohcal Apparel's Lancaster Glass sets! They will be launching a set of 5 drinking glasses donated by Anchor Hocking and designed by Lohcal Apparel. The set features 5 uniquely designed glasses all with Lancaster, Ohio branding. The set features a box donated by Westrock and designed by Lohcal Apparel. (Glasses can be purchased separately as well)
We will have live music, with craft beer from Loose Rail Brewing and food available for purchase from Fired Up Pizza. All proceeds from glass sales will go directly to Destination Downtown to help support local businesses and events for the community. We can't wait to see you there!
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 @ 5:30 pm
Join us for our own KMH Pawpaw celebration!
The pawpaw - Asimina triloba - is North America's largest native tree fruit and we're about to enter pawpaw season. With an intriguing tropical flavor, it's like nothing you've ever tasted before!
We'll enjoy a short presentation on the pawpaw by Scott Thomas and then taste free samples of the locally foraged fruit.
HARVEST BICYCLE RIDE
Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Join OEFFA and Columbus Outdoor Pursuits for a family-friendly bicycle tour of Fairfield County's local food economy. Enjoy a scenic 40 mile ride through the central Ohio countryside, with stops at Keller Market House, The Kale Yard, and Berry Family Farm, before wrapping up the day at Rockmill Brewery.
This event is presented by OEFFA and is part of the 2017 Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series. For a full schedule of events, go to www.oeffa.org/q/farmtours2017.
CHEESE TASTING WITH OSAGE LANE CREAMERY
Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Osage Lane Creamery of Pataskala has been producing milk and cheese from goats for nearly 10 years. Drop in for free samples of some of their flavored cheeses including Cranberry Orange, Garlic Dill and Wild Horsey (Horseradish). Cheese will also be available for purchase.
CANNING 101 WORKSHOP
An Intro to Water Bath Canning with Chef Doug Weber
Thursday, October 19, 2017 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Learn how to preserve the season's harvest with basic water bath canning. Chef Doug Weber will walk us through all the steps to can safely at home. Each participant will take home a jar of apple sauce and a jar of apple butter, made with local Cortland apples from Hugus Fruit Farm.
This is the first in a series of cooking classes that are being offered as a fundraiser for the market. Chef Weber is generously donating his time - all proceeds from this workshop will go directly to benefit the Keller Market House. Look for more workshops in the coming months. Thanks also to Anchor Hocking for donating the canning jars!
This workshop is offered on a sliding scale of $15 - $60.
FUN WITH FLOWERS!
With Elizabeth Fox of Bluegreen Gardens
Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Elizabeth Fox of Bluegreen Gardens for an afternoon of guided floral design exploration. Bring your own vase to fill with lush, beautiful flowers and greens fresh from the farm. Fall seasonal flowers include dahlias, zinnias, cockscomb and cosmos
Bluegreen Gardens is small-scale flower farm located just outside downtown Lancaster operated by husband and wife team, Elizabeth Fox and Mike Zawislak. Elizabeth and Mike sell their flowers at farmers' markets in Central Ohio and design flowers for weddings and events.
Please bring your own clean vase and pruners, clippers or flower snips. The class fee is $30 for the general public and $25 for Friends of the Market. Friends are also invited to bring a friend at the discounted level!
FARM TO TABLE THANKSGIVING MARKET DAY
Saturday, November 18, 2017
If you'd rather not pre-order, come browse the market the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Remember, we're "the farmers market that never ends!" Even though the outdoor market has wrapped up for the season, you'll still find all your favorite local foods indoors at the Keller Market House. Join us from 10:00 - 4:00 for a cozy, local shopping experience.
Pick up all the best ingredients for your local Thanksgiving feast including baked goods, fresh vegetables and all the staples for baking.
* Enjoy free samples and pick up recipes that highlight local ingredients that will be available for sale (Thanks to Kater to You Custom Catering!)
* Live music by Richard & Jennifer Evans-Kinsley from 11 - 1
* Bluegreen Gardens will be here with a wreath-making demo and accepting pre-orders for holiday wreaths
* Spend $50 and receive a free jar of apple butter or apple sauce made with local apples!
WINTER WREATH WORKSHOP
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Elizabeth Fox of Bluegreen Gardens to make a beautiful wreath for your door with fresh greens, foraged botanicals and beautiful things from the garden. All materials are provided, but please feel free to bring anything you would like to include in your wreath.
Class fee is $30 for the general public and $25 for Friends of the Market. Friends are also invited to bring a "plus one" at the discounted rate.
KELLER HANDMADE HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET
Saturday, December 2, 2017 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Showcasing local Ohio crafters and artisan vendors! More than a dozen artisans will have pop up booths inside the market house with locally-made art, jewelry and more. They will join Keller Market House's 50+ regular vendors who offer a wide selection of local foods and artisan goods. Kick off your holiday season by shopping local at the Keller Market House. Support our small, local businesses and discover one of a kind gifts and local flavors!
SOAPMAKING WORKSHOP
With Jane Hill of Harley's Soaps
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Join us for one of our most popular workshops! Jane will walk you through the entire process of making your own cold process castile soap and you’ll go home with a reusable mold and one pound of soap. The class fee is $35 for Friends of the Market and $40 for the general public.
In addition to the scheduled classes, Jane also offers a demonstration for your existing group. This is a fun creative activity for school or scouting groups or a ladies night out! You’ll see all the steps to making a loaf of soap and take home an already made bar of Harley’s Soaps (value: $6.50). The cost is $10 per “student,” minimum group size of 10. Let us know if you’re interested in setting up a demo!
GLASS TOWN LAUNCH PARTY
With Lohcal Apparel
Friday, December 8th, 2017 - 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Join us at Keller Market House to celebrate the launch of Lohcal Apparel's Lancaster Glass sets! They will be launching a set of 5 drinking glasses donated by Anchor Hocking and designed by Lohcal Apparel. The set features 5 uniquely designed glasses all with Lancaster, Ohio branding. The set features a box donated by Westrock and designed by Lohcal Apparel. (Glasses can be purchased separately as well)
We will have live music, with craft beer from Loose Rail Brewing and food available for purchase from Fired Up Pizza. All proceeds from glass sales will go directly to Destination Downtown to help support local businesses and events for the community. We can't wait to see you there!