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Abundant Fall Michigan Produce at Birmingham Harvest Festival

Birmingham Harvest Festival

BIRMINGHAM, MI, September 9, 2016 – The season’s best variety of Michigan-grown produce will be offered in a big way at the Birmingham Farmers Market’s annual Harvest Festival event, scheduled for Sunday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrating the bounty of the fall harvest, attendees will find fresh and local fruits, veggies, herbs and more.

The event offers hands-on activities for all ages. Children will see and pet animals from Bowers School Traveling Farm. Birmingham Youth Assistance will staff the Kids Zone. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, antique corn shelling tools and more.

“This event draws the community’s attention to the peaking Michigan produce season,” said John Heiney, executive director of the Birmingham Shopping District. “Attendees will find tables packed full with produce.”

The Birmingham Farmers Market proudly features exclusively Michigan-grown produce and is subject to Michigan growing patterns. The market offers a hometown experience that’s fun for all ages, with fresh prepared foods, live music, a children’s craft area and more. Throughout the season more than 60 booths feature a diverse array of locally and regionally grown produce including vegetables, fruits, freshly prepared foods, eggs, honey, jams and jellies, fresh meat, poultry, dog treats, flowers and garden plants, plus baked goods, hand-crafted items, soaps and decorative items.

Shoppers can access the most up-to-date information about the market by “liking” the Birmingham Farmers Market Facebook page, following us on Twitter @BhamFarmMkt, Instagram @BhamFarmMkt, or visiting www.birminghamfarmersmarket.org. For information about other Birmingham events, “like” the Birmingham Shopping District Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BhamShopping or call (248) 530-1200.

Established in 1992, the BIRMINGHAM PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT is comprised of more than 300 retailers, including clothing retailers, restaurants, salons & spas, and antique shops. The district is also home to offices and a variety of businesses from financial services to technology-based firms. Located among some of the nation’s most affluent suburbs, Downtown Birmingham is a center for business, social, cultural, and community activities for Birmingham residents and neighboring communities.       

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