Previous Events - 2019
SLOW COOKING FOR A FAST MEAL
With Shannon Carter of OSU Extension - Fairfield County
Tuesday, January 29th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Come learn more about ...
• Basics of using a slow cooker
• Meal planning tips
• How to save money and time
• Sample recipes to try!
This is a free workshop, but please register by calling 740-652-7260 or email hicks.686@osu.edu
MIXING & USING HERBAL TEAS
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, February 5th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fight those winter blues! Nothing makes us feel cozy in the winter like a steaming cup of herbal tea. We think of tea as a soothing treat, but it's easy to overlook the many health benefits, from improving digestion, calming ragged nerves, and improving sleep, to adding key nutrients to our diet. Local herb farmer Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium will introduce a variety of suitable tea herbs and spices - many locally and sustainably grown right here in central Ohio - as well as the best brewing techniques. Attendees will have an opportunity to experiment with their own herbal tea blends and sample a number of common and uncommon herbal flavor combinations. Class fee is $35.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
CUPCAKE DECORATING: A VALENTINE'S ACTIVITY FOR KIDS!
With Seventy Sharron of Bakery 7
Saturday, February 9th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
This is a great opportunity for your kids to get as creative as they would like ... and leave the prep work and the clean up to us! Participants will learn how to frost and decorate cupcakes with a variety of sprinkles and toppings.
Seventy Sharron, owner of Bakery 7, will provide the cupcakes, supplies and expertise. No need to dirty your kitchen at home… let us handle the details! As part of the experience, each child will will go home with a dozen freshly baked Bakery 7 cupcakes - a value of $27.
This event is for kids ages 5-12 years old. Parent or guardian must accompany each child. The class fee is $30.
Registration includes: one adult, one child, one dozen cupcakes. You may add a second child plus one dozen cupcakes for an additional $30.
About the Instructor: Seventy Sharron, owner of Bakery 7, is a former Social Worker turned Baker who loves to bake and entertain! She and her husband live in Stoutsville, OH, with their son Jake. You can find her cookies in Keller Market House, Lancaster Greenhouse, and Zassy’s Taproom in Grove City. Seventy loves sharing her sweet treats with the local community.
COOKIE TASTING
With Sweet Notes Custom Cookies
Saturday, February 23rd, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join us in welcoming our new vendor Sweet Notes Custom Cookies and Baked Goods, LLC for a free cookie tasting on Saturday, February 23 from 11 am to 1 pm.
Owner & baker Kylie Ogg thanks you for your support in her first few weeks here at Keller Market House and she'd like to meet you! Kylie will be featuring her signature royal icing sugar cookies along with some of her most requested drop cookie flavors. Hope to see you there!
PLAN YOUR HERB GARDEN
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, February 26th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Make this the year you grow your own herbs! Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium will explain which herbs grow well here in Ohio, how their growing requirements differ from vegetables or flowers, choosing between seeds and plant starts, timing your plantings, and much more. Participants will have the opportunity to sow seed in 3" pots to take home for a head start on this summer's herbal bounty. Class fee is $35.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
MUSHROOM PRODUCTION FOR THE HOME GROWER
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, March 12th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mushrooms make a wonderful complement to freshly harvested herbs and vegetables from your garden and are not any more difficult to grow. In this session, Janell Baran of Blue Owl Hollow Tree Farm will demonstrate a straight-forward log inoculation technique suitable for small-scale production of several different culinary mushrooms. Not all mushrooms can be cultivated this way, but shiitake, oyster, and lion's mane are examples of choice edibles which, given the right situation and basic maintenance, will thrive for years in your yard, shade garden, or woodlot. Log harvesting, site selection, care of inoculated logs, and various mushroom cultivation resources will also be discussed.
Optional: In your registration, you may choose to pre-order an inoculated mushroom log from Blue Owl to take home the night of the class.
Class fee is $30.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
HERBS FOR DIGESTION
With Aniko Zala of Wild Origins
Saturday, March 23rd, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Cultures around the world have long used herbs to aid digestion. This is why meat is often paired with rosemary, fennel is eaten after meals in India, and jasmine mint tea is served after a heavy Moroccan tajine. In this workshop we will discuss and sample herbs that can help ease the variety of digestive complaints you or your family are certain to experience at some point. We will also focus on the role that bitters can play in healthy digestion. At the end of the workshop we will each make a jar of vinegar-based bitters to take home. The class fee is $40.
About the Instructor: Through Wild Origins, Aniko offers herbal teas and body care products and teaches workshops on using herbs to support health. She apprenticed for two years under an ethnobotanist/herb farmer who studied with Rosemary Gladstar and for the better part of a decade she has been growing, working with, and studying medicinal plants.
COOKIE & COFFEE TASTING
With Bakery7 and Koffee Geeks
Saturday, March 30th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Breakfast of champions! Start the day off right with free samples of classic cookies from Bakery 7 and new spring coffee selections from Koffee Geeks.
Seventy of Bakery 7 and Mike & Jodi of Koffee Geeks will join us from 10 - 12 to share a taste of some of their favorite products and their passion for what they do! Stop on by!
GROW YOUR OWN: CUT FLOWER GARDEN
With Elizabeth and Mike Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardens
Saturday, April 6th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Elizabeth and Mike of Bluegreen Gardens, Lancaster's local flower farm to learn about the basics of growing your very own cut flowers at home. Learn about soil preparation, plant selection and care, harvest, post-harvest care, and sourcing of materials. Come prepared with questions and be ready to learn and have fun!
MEET THE FARMER HAPPY HOUR
At Double Edge Brewing Co.
Tuesday, April 9th, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Who's ready for spring? Spring means the opening of the Lancaster Farmers Market with its kick-off on Saturday, May 4th! We're giving you a sneak peek at the upcoming season and a chance to get to know some of our local farmers.
Join us for a happy hour conversation over at the brewery next door with four of the anchor vendors from our farmers market. Meet Josh Schultz of Schultz Valley Farms, Elizabeth Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardens, David Ochs of Ochs Fruit Farm and Lauren Ketcham of Down the Road Farm. Enjoy a fresh beer and learn what it's like to be a real Ohio farmer!
GROW YOUR OWN: SEEDLINGS
With Erin Harvey of The Kale Yard
Saturday, April 13th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn how to start seeds like a pro and get a head start on the gardening season! Erin Harvey of The Kale Yard will share tips and methods for starting seeds indoors. Prepare to get your hands dirty ... You'll learn how to make soil blocks and take home a tray of seedlings to get you started.
The class fee is $35. ($30 for Friends of the Market members)
GROW YOUR OWN: MEDICINAL HERB GARDEN
With Kate White of The Wellness Wildcrafter
Saturday, May 18th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn the basics of how to start your very own medicinal herb garden. Discuss garden terminology, design ideas, tips, resources and more with Kate White, The Wellness Wildcrafter. Each participant will have the opportunity to plant herbal seeds for their own medicinal herb garden. Participants will also receive a coupon for plants from The Kale Yard, who will be selling medicinal herb plants on site.
The class fee is $35. ($30 for Friends of the Market members)
CHOCOLATE TASTING: WREN VALLEY TRUFFLES
With Janet Bowers of Wren Valley Truffles
Saturday, June 8th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come meet Janet Bowers, artisan chocolatier and the owner of Wren Valley Truffles in the Hocking Hills. Learn all about her passion for chocolate and her attention to local sourcing and sample a free taste of her delicious, handcrafted chocolates! This is an informal event, no need to RSVP, just stop on by.
BOTANIBITES TASTING
With Sasha Bruno of Botanibites
Saturday, June 15th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come meet Sasha Bruno, owner of Botanibites, and our newest vendor at Keller Market House. We're delighted to add another gluten free option to the market house - Botanibites Functional Mini Muffins!
Botanibites are gluten free, paleo friendly, low carb snack options created by founder Sasha. Not only are they free of gluten, grain, dairy, soy and nuts - foods that are a challenge for many of us with food sensitivities - but they also include blends of medicinal herbal extracts. And they're delicious!
Organic herbal powders and tinctures are used to deliver the desired function: energize, uplift, unwind and bliss... Bites for every feel! Come learn about the inspiration behind these feel-good snack options and try a free sample. This is an informal event - just stop on by!
COOKIE TASTING
With Kylie Ogg of Sweet Notes Custom Cookies
Saturday, June 22nd, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Cookie baker extraordinaire Kylie Ogg will join us with free samples of all three flavors of her cutout cookies. Come try her original almond, lemon and chocolate flavors and meet the talent behind these amazing cookies!
FARM VISION WORKSHOP
With OEFFA Begin Farming
Sunday, June 30th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Are you an aspiring or new farmer planning your dream farm? This workshop will help you map out your farm vision, clarify your goals and values, and assess your strengths, resources, and needs before beginning a farming enterprise. Hear from a panel of early career farmers and receive important planning resources.
Cost and Registration: $25. Price includes light refreshments. Pre-registration is required by June 15. To register, go to https://beginfarming.oeffa.org/farm-vision or send a check made out to OEFFA, along with the names of all attendees, addresses, phone numbers, and emails to OEFFA, Farm Vision, 41 Croswell Rd., Columbus, OH 43214. For more information, contact Rachel Tayse at (614) 421-2022 or beginfarming@oeffa.org.
FESTIVAL STRING QUARTET
With the Lancaster Festival Orchestra
Thursday, July 25th, 4:00 pm
Come enjoy a free afternoon concert in our community room with select musicians from the Lancaster Festival Orchestra.
FARMERS MARKET BLOODY MARY BAR
Saturday, July 27th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wrap up the Lancaster Festival with a celebration at the Lancaster Farmers Market! The 1st ever Farmers Market Bloody Mary Bar was a smash hit last year, we can't wait to do it again! Grab a drink at the market bar from an Ale House 1890 guest bartender, and then make your away around the market, visiting the vendors for all your fun garnishes! Many thanks to our sponsor: Fairfield National Bank!
All proceeds will go to support the market. Please remember to bring your ID if you are over 21 and you would like to enjoy the Bloody Mary Bar. Sophie's Gourmet Pierogi will also be on site serving from 9:00 - 12:00.
MAGICAL MYSTICAL GARDEN
With Revel Workshops & Traci Lynn's Collection
Friday, August 2nd, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Come create your own Magical Mystical Garden during Wands & Wizards Weekend in Lancaster and Beyond! Take some of the magic home with you to live on ...
All supplies for building a fairy garden will be provided. This is a hands-on activity. Only 30 spots are available. Workshop fee is $35. (Sorry, we are unable to provide a refund after registration).
SORCERER'S SWEETS COOKIE DECORATING
With New Roots Farm
Saturday, August 3rd, 10:30 -11:30 am
Celebrate Wands & Wizards Weekend in Lancaster and Beyond by working some magic on your own unique Sorcerer's Sweets!
Presented by New Roots Farm. Decorators will receive 6 cookies and all the supplies for decorating. Only 30 spots are available. Workshop fee is $15.
With Shannon Carter of OSU Extension - Fairfield County
Tuesday, January 29th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Come learn more about ...
• Basics of using a slow cooker
• Meal planning tips
• How to save money and time
• Sample recipes to try!
This is a free workshop, but please register by calling 740-652-7260 or email hicks.686@osu.edu
MIXING & USING HERBAL TEAS
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, February 5th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fight those winter blues! Nothing makes us feel cozy in the winter like a steaming cup of herbal tea. We think of tea as a soothing treat, but it's easy to overlook the many health benefits, from improving digestion, calming ragged nerves, and improving sleep, to adding key nutrients to our diet. Local herb farmer Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium will introduce a variety of suitable tea herbs and spices - many locally and sustainably grown right here in central Ohio - as well as the best brewing techniques. Attendees will have an opportunity to experiment with their own herbal tea blends and sample a number of common and uncommon herbal flavor combinations. Class fee is $35.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
CUPCAKE DECORATING: A VALENTINE'S ACTIVITY FOR KIDS!
With Seventy Sharron of Bakery 7
Saturday, February 9th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
This is a great opportunity for your kids to get as creative as they would like ... and leave the prep work and the clean up to us! Participants will learn how to frost and decorate cupcakes with a variety of sprinkles and toppings.
Seventy Sharron, owner of Bakery 7, will provide the cupcakes, supplies and expertise. No need to dirty your kitchen at home… let us handle the details! As part of the experience, each child will will go home with a dozen freshly baked Bakery 7 cupcakes - a value of $27.
This event is for kids ages 5-12 years old. Parent or guardian must accompany each child. The class fee is $30.
Registration includes: one adult, one child, one dozen cupcakes. You may add a second child plus one dozen cupcakes for an additional $30.
About the Instructor: Seventy Sharron, owner of Bakery 7, is a former Social Worker turned Baker who loves to bake and entertain! She and her husband live in Stoutsville, OH, with their son Jake. You can find her cookies in Keller Market House, Lancaster Greenhouse, and Zassy’s Taproom in Grove City. Seventy loves sharing her sweet treats with the local community.
COOKIE TASTING
With Sweet Notes Custom Cookies
Saturday, February 23rd, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join us in welcoming our new vendor Sweet Notes Custom Cookies and Baked Goods, LLC for a free cookie tasting on Saturday, February 23 from 11 am to 1 pm.
Owner & baker Kylie Ogg thanks you for your support in her first few weeks here at Keller Market House and she'd like to meet you! Kylie will be featuring her signature royal icing sugar cookies along with some of her most requested drop cookie flavors. Hope to see you there!
PLAN YOUR HERB GARDEN
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, February 26th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Make this the year you grow your own herbs! Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium will explain which herbs grow well here in Ohio, how their growing requirements differ from vegetables or flowers, choosing between seeds and plant starts, timing your plantings, and much more. Participants will have the opportunity to sow seed in 3" pots to take home for a head start on this summer's herbal bounty. Class fee is $35.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
MUSHROOM PRODUCTION FOR THE HOME GROWER
With Janell Baran of Blue Owl Garden Emporium
Tuesday, March 12th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mushrooms make a wonderful complement to freshly harvested herbs and vegetables from your garden and are not any more difficult to grow. In this session, Janell Baran of Blue Owl Hollow Tree Farm will demonstrate a straight-forward log inoculation technique suitable for small-scale production of several different culinary mushrooms. Not all mushrooms can be cultivated this way, but shiitake, oyster, and lion's mane are examples of choice edibles which, given the right situation and basic maintenance, will thrive for years in your yard, shade garden, or woodlot. Log harvesting, site selection, care of inoculated logs, and various mushroom cultivation resources will also be discussed.
Optional: In your registration, you may choose to pre-order an inoculated mushroom log from Blue Owl to take home the night of the class.
Class fee is $30.
About the Instructor: Janell Baran is owner/operator of Blue Owl Garden Emporium herb farm and Blue Owl Hollow forest farm. Growing up on a small farm in Minnesota, her early life was eerily reminiscent of A Prairie Home Companion episode. Following the trend of the times, she left small-town life, went to college, and got a good job in the computer industry. Spending so much time at a desk in front of a computer began to wear on her and she thought longingly of those early years playing wild and free in the woods and fields. A mid-life crisis, brought about by the 2004 Christmas ice storm in Central Ohio, led to her decision to leave her good job with benefits to become a farmer full-time. She now lives a busy, dirty, physically exhausting, but very satisfying life on an old mid-1800s farmstead nestled in the hills and hollows of Licking County. Blue Owl herbs and forest products can be purchased at local farmer’s markets and the Keller Market House.
HERBS FOR DIGESTION
With Aniko Zala of Wild Origins
Saturday, March 23rd, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Cultures around the world have long used herbs to aid digestion. This is why meat is often paired with rosemary, fennel is eaten after meals in India, and jasmine mint tea is served after a heavy Moroccan tajine. In this workshop we will discuss and sample herbs that can help ease the variety of digestive complaints you or your family are certain to experience at some point. We will also focus on the role that bitters can play in healthy digestion. At the end of the workshop we will each make a jar of vinegar-based bitters to take home. The class fee is $40.
About the Instructor: Through Wild Origins, Aniko offers herbal teas and body care products and teaches workshops on using herbs to support health. She apprenticed for two years under an ethnobotanist/herb farmer who studied with Rosemary Gladstar and for the better part of a decade she has been growing, working with, and studying medicinal plants.
COOKIE & COFFEE TASTING
With Bakery7 and Koffee Geeks
Saturday, March 30th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Breakfast of champions! Start the day off right with free samples of classic cookies from Bakery 7 and new spring coffee selections from Koffee Geeks.
Seventy of Bakery 7 and Mike & Jodi of Koffee Geeks will join us from 10 - 12 to share a taste of some of their favorite products and their passion for what they do! Stop on by!
GROW YOUR OWN: CUT FLOWER GARDEN
With Elizabeth and Mike Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardens
Saturday, April 6th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Elizabeth and Mike of Bluegreen Gardens, Lancaster's local flower farm to learn about the basics of growing your very own cut flowers at home. Learn about soil preparation, plant selection and care, harvest, post-harvest care, and sourcing of materials. Come prepared with questions and be ready to learn and have fun!
MEET THE FARMER HAPPY HOUR
At Double Edge Brewing Co.
Tuesday, April 9th, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Who's ready for spring? Spring means the opening of the Lancaster Farmers Market with its kick-off on Saturday, May 4th! We're giving you a sneak peek at the upcoming season and a chance to get to know some of our local farmers.
Join us for a happy hour conversation over at the brewery next door with four of the anchor vendors from our farmers market. Meet Josh Schultz of Schultz Valley Farms, Elizabeth Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardens, David Ochs of Ochs Fruit Farm and Lauren Ketcham of Down the Road Farm. Enjoy a fresh beer and learn what it's like to be a real Ohio farmer!
GROW YOUR OWN: SEEDLINGS
With Erin Harvey of The Kale Yard
Saturday, April 13th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn how to start seeds like a pro and get a head start on the gardening season! Erin Harvey of The Kale Yard will share tips and methods for starting seeds indoors. Prepare to get your hands dirty ... You'll learn how to make soil blocks and take home a tray of seedlings to get you started.
The class fee is $35. ($30 for Friends of the Market members)
GROW YOUR OWN: MEDICINAL HERB GARDEN
With Kate White of The Wellness Wildcrafter
Saturday, May 18th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn the basics of how to start your very own medicinal herb garden. Discuss garden terminology, design ideas, tips, resources and more with Kate White, The Wellness Wildcrafter. Each participant will have the opportunity to plant herbal seeds for their own medicinal herb garden. Participants will also receive a coupon for plants from The Kale Yard, who will be selling medicinal herb plants on site.
The class fee is $35. ($30 for Friends of the Market members)
CHOCOLATE TASTING: WREN VALLEY TRUFFLES
With Janet Bowers of Wren Valley Truffles
Saturday, June 8th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come meet Janet Bowers, artisan chocolatier and the owner of Wren Valley Truffles in the Hocking Hills. Learn all about her passion for chocolate and her attention to local sourcing and sample a free taste of her delicious, handcrafted chocolates! This is an informal event, no need to RSVP, just stop on by.
BOTANIBITES TASTING
With Sasha Bruno of Botanibites
Saturday, June 15th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come meet Sasha Bruno, owner of Botanibites, and our newest vendor at Keller Market House. We're delighted to add another gluten free option to the market house - Botanibites Functional Mini Muffins!
Botanibites are gluten free, paleo friendly, low carb snack options created by founder Sasha. Not only are they free of gluten, grain, dairy, soy and nuts - foods that are a challenge for many of us with food sensitivities - but they also include blends of medicinal herbal extracts. And they're delicious!
Organic herbal powders and tinctures are used to deliver the desired function: energize, uplift, unwind and bliss... Bites for every feel! Come learn about the inspiration behind these feel-good snack options and try a free sample. This is an informal event - just stop on by!
COOKIE TASTING
With Kylie Ogg of Sweet Notes Custom Cookies
Saturday, June 22nd, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Cookie baker extraordinaire Kylie Ogg will join us with free samples of all three flavors of her cutout cookies. Come try her original almond, lemon and chocolate flavors and meet the talent behind these amazing cookies!
FARM VISION WORKSHOP
With OEFFA Begin Farming
Sunday, June 30th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Are you an aspiring or new farmer planning your dream farm? This workshop will help you map out your farm vision, clarify your goals and values, and assess your strengths, resources, and needs before beginning a farming enterprise. Hear from a panel of early career farmers and receive important planning resources.
Cost and Registration: $25. Price includes light refreshments. Pre-registration is required by June 15. To register, go to https://beginfarming.oeffa.org/farm-vision or send a check made out to OEFFA, along with the names of all attendees, addresses, phone numbers, and emails to OEFFA, Farm Vision, 41 Croswell Rd., Columbus, OH 43214. For more information, contact Rachel Tayse at (614) 421-2022 or beginfarming@oeffa.org.
FESTIVAL STRING QUARTET
With the Lancaster Festival Orchestra
Thursday, July 25th, 4:00 pm
Come enjoy a free afternoon concert in our community room with select musicians from the Lancaster Festival Orchestra.
FARMERS MARKET BLOODY MARY BAR
Saturday, July 27th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wrap up the Lancaster Festival with a celebration at the Lancaster Farmers Market! The 1st ever Farmers Market Bloody Mary Bar was a smash hit last year, we can't wait to do it again! Grab a drink at the market bar from an Ale House 1890 guest bartender, and then make your away around the market, visiting the vendors for all your fun garnishes! Many thanks to our sponsor: Fairfield National Bank!
All proceeds will go to support the market. Please remember to bring your ID if you are over 21 and you would like to enjoy the Bloody Mary Bar. Sophie's Gourmet Pierogi will also be on site serving from 9:00 - 12:00.
MAGICAL MYSTICAL GARDEN
With Revel Workshops & Traci Lynn's Collection
Friday, August 2nd, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Come create your own Magical Mystical Garden during Wands & Wizards Weekend in Lancaster and Beyond! Take some of the magic home with you to live on ...
All supplies for building a fairy garden will be provided. This is a hands-on activity. Only 30 spots are available. Workshop fee is $35. (Sorry, we are unable to provide a refund after registration).
SORCERER'S SWEETS COOKIE DECORATING
With New Roots Farm
Saturday, August 3rd, 10:30 -11:30 am
Celebrate Wands & Wizards Weekend in Lancaster and Beyond by working some magic on your own unique Sorcerer's Sweets!
Presented by New Roots Farm. Decorators will receive 6 cookies and all the supplies for decorating. Only 30 spots are available. Workshop fee is $15.
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!
ALL GRAIN HOME BREWING DEMONSTRATION
Scott Thomas, Lancaster Fairfield Homebrew Crew
Wednesday, August 15th, 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Who's getting excited about Lancaster BrewFest? We are! We're especially looking forward to all the events right in our own neighborhood with Double Edge Brewing and O'Huids, but we wanted to get in on the action, too, in our own way.
Come hang out with us on Wednesday, August 15th as market friend and beer aficionado Scott Thomas demonstrates the process of home brewing. Scott is an avid member of the Lancaster Fairfield Homebrew Crew and last year's winner of Three Tigers Brewing Company's homebrew contest.
This is a free event, no registration necessary. Stay the whole time to soak up Scott's knowledge, or drop by as you can. We'll start at 4:00 pm and wrap up around 9:00 pm.
See the Facebook event here.
FLOWER CROWN WORKSHOP
With Elizabeth Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardens
Wednesday, August 22nd, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Join Elizabeth Fox Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardensto make a beautiful, long-lasting flower crown with fresh cut flowers grown right here in Lancaster. This class is perfect for flower children of all ages, so bring your friends and family. A great way to celebrate the end of summer and back to school!
The class fee is $25 per person. Sign up with a friend or child and bring a "plus one" for $20! This class is suited for kids ages 8 and up who are with an adult. Click here to register.
DRYING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
With Shannon Carter, OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Thursday, August 30th, 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 the drying process preserves foods, how to blanch vegetables before drying and how to safely store dried foods.
Program is FREE! To register, please call 740-652-7270.
SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP
With Jane Hill of Harley's Soaps
Wednesday, September 12th, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
One of our most popular classes is back! 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 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. Click here to register.
MARKET YOGA
With Kiley Frazier
Saturdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Yoga for Beginners: An Introduction to Hatha Yoga
Local yoga instructor Kiley Frazier offers yoga classes at the Keller Market House each Saturday morning in October. This is a welcoming class for beginners or those looking to expand their practice. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics in an intimate and non-competitive environment. We will focus on breathing techniques, the fundamentals of alignment, awareness of the body, and deep relaxation. Sign up for a series of 4 sessions or drop in for a single class. All are welcome!
Classes will be held Saturdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in a private room adjacent to our retail space.
The class fee is $40 for the series of four classes or $15 for a single class.
We will open registration for drop in participants as space allows.
About the Instructor
My name is Kiley Frazier, and I was born and raised in Amanda, Ohio. Over the last 7 years my yoga studies have taken me to California, Hawaii, and Mexico where I have practiced, taught, and learned about various types of Hatha Yoga. I am a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level and a Certified Bikram Yoga Instructor. I love the practice of yoga and the life it has given me, and I'm excited to finally bring my teachings to my home community!
ALL OHIO CHEESE TASTING
With Sara Cole
Saturday, October 13th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join local dairy enthusiast Sara Cole for an eye opening cheese tasting event! We'll try 9 different cheeses, all made right here in Ohio. Samples will include cheeses made from cow's milk, sheep's milk and goat's milk and a range of fresh and aged cheeses. Sara will walk us through the basics of cheesemaking, introduce us to how to best taste various cheeses, share pairing options and tell the story of each cheesemaker.
Class fee is $20 for the general public and $15 for our Friends of the Market members.
KOMBUCHA 101
With Junita Lapp of Lapp It Up! Kombucha
Tuesday, November 13th, 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 learn all about its benefits and how you can add them to your life from Junita Lapp of Lapp It Up! Kombucha Tea. Samples will be available to enjoy during the class and registration includes a 'scoby' culture you can use to make your own Kombucha at home. The class fee is $25.
About the Instructor: 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 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.
FARM TO TABLE THANKSGIVING MARKET DAY
Saturday, November 17th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make your Thanksgiving a special one this year with the help of your local farmers and bakers! Mark your calendar to visit us the Saturday before Thanksgiving. We'll have a great selection of local & seasonal foods as well as some special guests and happenings!
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Keller Market House welcomes Chef Matt Rapposelli, executive chef of Kindred Spirits, the restaurant for the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. Chef Rapposelli will demonstrate recipes from his recent cookbook 'A Taste of the Hocking Hills.' Discover delicious new recipes that highlight the natural abundance of Appalachian Ohio! Take home a signed copy to inspire your own cooking or as a holiday gift for your favorite cook.
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - JBs Downtown Grill Sous-Chef Christopher Radcliff will join us to provide samples and recipes for some new ideas to brighten your holidays.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Actual Brewing of Columbus will be on hand to introduce you to their core beers!
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Saturday, November 24th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
We'll open early, so come before the big game to get started on your holiday shopping!
Design your own All Local Gift Basket! We'll provide a free basket with any purchase of $25 or more. Choose your basket, decorate it at our gift basket design station and then fill it up, customizing it for that special someone! The market house is full of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts, and you'll support small local business while rocking your Santa duties.
WINTER FEST
Saturday, December 1st
9:00 - 11:00 am - Lancaster Sherman Rotary presents Donuts with Santa - FREE Donuts & Hot Cocoa
12:00 - 3:00 pm - Coffee Tasting with Koffee Geeks
12:00 - 3:00 pm - Beer Tasting with Actual Brewing
WREATH MAKING
With Elizabeth & Mike Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardens
Wednesday, November 28th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm or
Wednesday, December 5th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (FULL)
Join Elizabeth and Mike of Bluegreen Gardens to create a beautiful wreath to decorate your home. You will start with a grapevine form and add fresh greens, foraged botanicals and beautiful things from the garden to make your own unique wreath.
All materials are provided, but please feel free to bring anything you would like to include in your wreath. The class fee is $35.
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!
ALL GRAIN HOME BREWING DEMONSTRATION
Scott Thomas, Lancaster Fairfield Homebrew Crew
Wednesday, August 15th, 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Who's getting excited about Lancaster BrewFest? We are! We're especially looking forward to all the events right in our own neighborhood with Double Edge Brewing and O'Huids, but we wanted to get in on the action, too, in our own way.
Come hang out with us on Wednesday, August 15th as market friend and beer aficionado Scott Thomas demonstrates the process of home brewing. Scott is an avid member of the Lancaster Fairfield Homebrew Crew and last year's winner of Three Tigers Brewing Company's homebrew contest.
This is a free event, no registration necessary. Stay the whole time to soak up Scott's knowledge, or drop by as you can. We'll start at 4:00 pm and wrap up around 9:00 pm.
See the Facebook event here.
FLOWER CROWN WORKSHOP
With Elizabeth Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardens
Wednesday, August 22nd, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Join Elizabeth Fox Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardensto make a beautiful, long-lasting flower crown with fresh cut flowers grown right here in Lancaster. This class is perfect for flower children of all ages, so bring your friends and family. A great way to celebrate the end of summer and back to school!
The class fee is $25 per person. Sign up with a friend or child and bring a "plus one" for $20! This class is suited for kids ages 8 and up who are with an adult. Click here to register.
DRYING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
With Shannon Carter, OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Thursday, August 30th, 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 the drying process preserves foods, how to blanch vegetables before drying and how to safely store dried foods.
Program is FREE! To register, please call 740-652-7270.
SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP
With Jane Hill of Harley's Soaps
Wednesday, September 12th, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
One of our most popular classes is back! 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 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. Click here to register.
MARKET YOGA
With Kiley Frazier
Saturdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Yoga for Beginners: An Introduction to Hatha Yoga
Local yoga instructor Kiley Frazier offers yoga classes at the Keller Market House each Saturday morning in October. This is a welcoming class for beginners or those looking to expand their practice. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics in an intimate and non-competitive environment. We will focus on breathing techniques, the fundamentals of alignment, awareness of the body, and deep relaxation. Sign up for a series of 4 sessions or drop in for a single class. All are welcome!
Classes will be held Saturdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in a private room adjacent to our retail space.
The class fee is $40 for the series of four classes or $15 for a single class.
We will open registration for drop in participants as space allows.
About the Instructor
My name is Kiley Frazier, and I was born and raised in Amanda, Ohio. Over the last 7 years my yoga studies have taken me to California, Hawaii, and Mexico where I have practiced, taught, and learned about various types of Hatha Yoga. I am a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level and a Certified Bikram Yoga Instructor. I love the practice of yoga and the life it has given me, and I'm excited to finally bring my teachings to my home community!
ALL OHIO CHEESE TASTING
With Sara Cole
Saturday, October 13th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join local dairy enthusiast Sara Cole for an eye opening cheese tasting event! We'll try 9 different cheeses, all made right here in Ohio. Samples will include cheeses made from cow's milk, sheep's milk and goat's milk and a range of fresh and aged cheeses. Sara will walk us through the basics of cheesemaking, introduce us to how to best taste various cheeses, share pairing options and tell the story of each cheesemaker.
Class fee is $20 for the general public and $15 for our Friends of the Market members.
KOMBUCHA 101
With Junita Lapp of Lapp It Up! Kombucha
Tuesday, November 13th, 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 learn all about its benefits and how you can add them to your life from Junita Lapp of Lapp It Up! Kombucha Tea. Samples will be available to enjoy during the class and registration includes a 'scoby' culture you can use to make your own Kombucha at home. The class fee is $25.
About the Instructor: 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 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.
FARM TO TABLE THANKSGIVING MARKET DAY
Saturday, November 17th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make your Thanksgiving a special one this year with the help of your local farmers and bakers! Mark your calendar to visit us the Saturday before Thanksgiving. We'll have a great selection of local & seasonal foods as well as some special guests and happenings!
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Keller Market House welcomes Chef Matt Rapposelli, executive chef of Kindred Spirits, the restaurant for the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. Chef Rapposelli will demonstrate recipes from his recent cookbook 'A Taste of the Hocking Hills.' Discover delicious new recipes that highlight the natural abundance of Appalachian Ohio! Take home a signed copy to inspire your own cooking or as a holiday gift for your favorite cook.
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - JBs Downtown Grill Sous-Chef Christopher Radcliff will join us to provide samples and recipes for some new ideas to brighten your holidays.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Actual Brewing of Columbus will be on hand to introduce you to their core beers!
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Saturday, November 24th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
We'll open early, so come before the big game to get started on your holiday shopping!
Design your own All Local Gift Basket! We'll provide a free basket with any purchase of $25 or more. Choose your basket, decorate it at our gift basket design station and then fill it up, customizing it for that special someone! The market house is full of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts, and you'll support small local business while rocking your Santa duties.
WINTER FEST
Saturday, December 1st
9:00 - 11:00 am - Lancaster Sherman Rotary presents Donuts with Santa - FREE Donuts & Hot Cocoa
12:00 - 3:00 pm - Coffee Tasting with Koffee Geeks
12:00 - 3:00 pm - Beer Tasting with Actual Brewing
WREATH MAKING
With Elizabeth & Mike Zawislak of Bluegreen Gardens
Wednesday, November 28th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm or
Wednesday, December 5th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (FULL)
Join Elizabeth and Mike of Bluegreen Gardens to create a beautiful wreath to decorate your home. You will start with a grapevine form and add fresh greens, foraged botanicals and beautiful things from the garden to make your own unique wreath.
All materials are provided, but please feel free to bring anything you would like to include in your wreath. The class fee is $35.
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!