food & grocery: Ann Arbor's Wednesday Farmers Markets open this week

Posted on Tue, May 1, 2012 : 2:59 p.m.

Food lovers eagerly await the arrival of garlic ramps and asparagus as a first sign of spring, but here in Ann Arbor we officially welcome the season when the Wednesday Farmers Markets start back up.

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Jessica Webster | AnnArbor.com

The wait is over. Both the regular daytime and the new evening Wednesday farmers markets are scheduled to begin this week.

The regular Wednesday Farmers Market, with a mix of stands featuring produce, plants, flowers and artisans runs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ann Arbor Farmers Market at 315 Detroit St.

New as of last year is the Wednesday Evening Farmers Market, operating from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In addition to the regular market offerings, shoppers will also find a beverage garden and live music. To celebrate the grand re-opening, the organizers are offering a free $5 token to the first 20 shoppers at the Wednesday Evening Market.

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