At the Countryside Farmers’ Markets, one thing is certain... fresh, local food
The Countryside Conservancy operates two farmers’ markets—one in the 'Country' and one in the 'City'. Saturday morning’s Country Market is located at picturesque Heritage Farms in Peninsula - in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Thursday afternoon City Market is held in Akron on the grounds of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.
Both markets feature a diverse mix of fresh nutritious and delicious produce grown by local farmers (including those who farm in the Cuyahoga Valley), locally raised meats and poultry, locally made cheeses, baked goods and other artisan foods.
Countryside Farmers' Market at Heritage Farms
Time: Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: May 31st — October 4th
Location: 6050 Riverview Rd., Peninsula
(south of Rt. 303 & Riverview Rd. intersection)
Countryside Farmers' Market at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Time: Thursdays 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Dates: June 26th — October 16th
Location: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron
No Admission Fee for market customers!
Don’t miss these special events:
August 16, 2008 10am at Heritage Farms
2nd Annual Tomato Tasting with chef Jonathon Sawyer
August 21, 2008 5pm at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
2nd Annual Tomato Tasting with chef David Uecke
With so many varieties of tomatoes available these days how's a cook to choose? Find out by sampling all ripe varieties during the tomato tasting. Nibble on heirloom and specialty varieties, vote for your favorites and support the farmers that make these treasures available each summer.
The Shaw Festival
The Shaw FestivalAt
Niagra-on-the-Lake
Tuesday, April 1st - Sunday, November 30th
The Shaw Festival brings ten exhilarating plays to life on three stages from Bernard Shaw's provocative Mrs. Warren's Profession and J.B. Priestley's classic mystery An Inspector Calls, to Leonard Bernstein's musical celebration Wonderful Town--Now through November 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, Canada, 1-800-511-SHAW.
Great Garden Adventure
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Saturday, May 3rd - Friday, October 31st
Walk along new walkways in areas of the Stan Hywet property that are a little off the beaten path. Included are treehouses, tunnels and imagination stations and along the way, take in the work and outdoor sculpture of P.R. Miller, Stan Hywet's 2008 artist-in-residence--May 3 - Oct. 31, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N Portage Path, Akron, (330) 836-5533.
*WKSU Member Discount*
In Bloom
Kent State University Museum
Thursday, May 15th - Sunday, February 8th
Patterned Silk Design Innovations in Eighteenth Century France--through Feb. 8, Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, KSU, (330) 672-3450.
Countryside Farmers' Markets
Countryside ConservancyAt See Event Details
Saturday, May 31st - Sunday, October 26th
Come celebrate the seasonal bounty with us and taste the difference. Affordable local healthy foods, fresh from the farmers and producers--Now through October 4th, Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Rd., Peninsula and now through October 16th, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, (330) 657-2538.
Akron Zoo: Jellies: Rhythm in the Blue
Akron Zoo
Saturday, June 7th - Tuesday, June 7th
The Akron Zoo is home to more than 700 exotic animals from around the world. Its first-ever saltwater exhibit
Jellies: Rhythm in the Blue puts you within inches of a variety of vibrant and intriguing jellyfish and their seawaters companions--Akron Zoo, Edgewood Ave., Akron, (330) 375-2550.
Sharks and Rays
Cleveland Metropark ZooAt
Cleveland Metroparks
Wednesday, June 25th - Sunday, September 28th
The popular seasonal exhibit returns for a third visit at the Zoo’s Savanna Ridge. TOUCH! allows visitors to reach into an 11,000-gallon saltwater pool and feel the smooth skin of small sharks and stingrays, which have their barbs carefully removed to ensure a safe, fun experience for all ages--now through September 28, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 216-661-6500.
CMNH: Toad-ily Frogs
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Friday, June 27th - Sunday, September 28th
Get to know our amphibian friends by visiting a new exhibition,
Toad-ily Frogs that takes a closer look at these animals, the threat of extinction they face and the role of humans in both their decline and survival--now through September 28, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland, (216) 231-4600.
Rudi Gernreich: BOLD
Kent State University MuseumAt
Kent State University Fashion Museum
Thursday, July 3rd - Sunday, May 31st
Comfortable, colorful, minimal and occasionally shocking, the clothes created by Rudi Gernreich were both experimental and representative of their times. Although his infamous 1964 topless bathing suit became a symbol of controversy worldwide, Gernreich's entire body of work has endured exceptionally well--now through May 31, Kent State University Museum, Rockwell Hall, Kent State University, (330) 672-3450.
Downtown @ Dusk
Akron Art Museum
Thursday, July 17th - Thursday, September 11th
The region's favorite summer concert series returns with family activities and lectures (plus food at the Cafe): The Bluestones (7/17); Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band (7/24); Pat Sweany (7/31); Houseguest (8/7); 15-60-75 The Numbers Band (8/14); The Magpies (8/21); Horns N Things (8/28); Hillbilly Idol (9/4); Roberto Ocasio's Latin Jazz Project (9/11)--Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. with Art Talks at 7:30 p.m., Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, (330) 376-9185.
Homegrown Saturday Mornin'
Lock 3 Live! ParkAt
Lock 3 Live Park
Thursday, July 17th - Saturday, September 20th
Saturday mornings, wake up to fresh food and great fun. It features the Beacon Farmer's Market with fresh produce, home-baked goods, cooking demos, kids games and special weekly events. There's even a pancake breakfast--Saturdays through Sept. 20, 9 a.m. till 1 p.m., Lock 3 Park, Akron, (330) 375-2877.
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