Loving Spoonful and MCFM Announce Block Party Event
Kingston, ON – August 25, 2024 – Loving Spoonful and the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market (MCFM) are excited to announce a shiny new event for the community: a Block Party to build community around a celebration of local food. This event will take place on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Memorial Centre (303 York St.).
In place of the popular Night Market, an event which has been a staple of community fun for the past few years, this year’s Block Party promises to bring even more excitement and enjoyment to the market day. The event will feature:
Live DJs and Dancing All Day!
-DJ THIRDPLACE from 9:00 to 11:30 AM
-DJ LK from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Regular Market Hours with a Special Twist
-Market-goers will enjoy their favorite local vendors with added festive flair.
Grassy Area Activities
-Dance party!
-Loving Spoonful cooking demo to showcase delicious recipes and local ingredients!
-Educational activities highlighting the local food system, perfect for people of all ages to learn and enjoy together.
-Classic community games, suited for a summer Block Party!
Loving Spoonful Market Stall
Don’t miss our garlic and 50/50 draw fundraisers, supporting Loving Spoonful’s various initiatives to build community and improve dignified access to local food.
Special Prepared Food Items
Ready-to-eat snacks and meals from MCFM vendors; special dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, celebrating the best of our local food scene.
Join us for a day filled with music, food, and family-friendly activities as we come together to celebrate our vibrant community and the bounty of delicious local food in the height of harvest season. The Block Party is set to be a highlight of the summer, offering something for everyone.
Check out the Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/5vDnpHszP for updates.
For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Stephen Gard – Loving Spoonful: info@lovingspoonful.org or 613-507-8848
Come out and join the fun as we turn the market into a Block Party!