SUMMER EVENTS at the East New York Farmers Market
East New York
FARMERS
MARKET
Saturdays
June 28 – Nov 15
9 am – 3 pm
New Lots & Schenck Ave
#3 train to Van Siclen ; B15, B83, B6
www.eastnewyorkfarms.org
Fresh food from local farms and gardens
June 28: OPENING DAY!
Performance by Spirit Ensemble, 12 pm
Performing music that traverses the African Diaspora. The enchanting sounds of the mbira, kora, steel pan and bamboo flute comprise the essence of Spirit's sound. Neighborhood Concerts are funded in part by the New York City Council and Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional support is provided by The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
July 12: CELEBRATE DOMINICAN CULTURE*
Merengue music with Francisco Martinez , 12 pm
Cooking demonstration by Joselin Cordero, 12pm
Storytelling in English and Spanish, 11 am
July 26: HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY
FREE seeds to start your own garden
Workshop on Medicinal Herbs—10 am
Workshop on Benefits of Massage, by Nayda Mami, followed by FREE massages, at 10 am and 12 pm
Health info with nutritionist & personal trainer Persis Flor
Cookbooks for the first 50 customers, and more!
Dance, hip-hop and R&B performances
August 9: CELEBRATE INDIAN CULTURE*
Traditional Indian dance performance with Sudha
Seetharaman and students of Trilok Fusion, 12pm
Cooking demonstration by Sarida Nasrin, 12pm
August 23: CELEBRATE AFRICAN-AMERICAN
CULTURE*
Stepping by the Gowanus Wildcats, 12 pm
Cooking demonstration by Constance Hinds, 12 pm
Dance, hip-hop and R&B Performances
* These events are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts. In Kings County the Decentralization Program is administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc (BAC)
EVERY SATURDAY: Homegrown fruits & veggies including organic and Caribbean specialties ● Fresh fish and live Crabs ● Cooking and nutrition info ● Story hour in the garden, 11 am—12 pm ● Handmade arts & crafts ● CSA – Farm share pickup ● Home cooked food & baked goods ● Tours of UCC Youth Farm ● Volunteer days on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, 10-2 ● NEW VENDORS WELCOME
