May Fair 2016

mayfair1Date: Saturday, May 28th
Time: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Courthouse Square, Downtown Stroudsburg

May Fair is a celebration of Spring and all things that grow! We’ll have lots of activities going on throughout the morning, and of course fresh food from our farmers and vendors! Come spend your Saturday morning with us… we’re open 8am till 1:00 (one extra hour). Join us for our first festival day of the year! Here’s what’s in store:

Special Guests & Presentations:

• 8:30-10:30 – Music by George Baier
• 11:00-1:00 – Music by Joey and the T-Birds
• 10:30 AM – Vermiculture presentation by Penn State Master Gardener Pat Zeman
• Special Guests – Certified Permaculture Instructor Matt Holt and Herbalist Shannon Muldoon from Full Bloom Apothecary
• Special Guests – Come Alive Outside Poconos presenting rain gardens, and providing a make & take kids’ rain garden activity
• Ongoing – Children’s seed planting activity
• Ongoing – In-booth beekeeping display at E&R Mathez Farm’s booth
• Ongoing – In-booth mushroom foraging display at Woodsfresh Mushroom’s booth

Other Fun Features:

Face painting by Fun & Fancy Faces and Raven Entertainment, balloon animal art by Dr. Duck, real tractors on display to see and touch, a Maker’s Market on Monroe Street, kids crafts being led by Pocono Arts Council, and hot food vendors

Available at the Farmers Market:

All of the annuals, perennials, herb and veggie plants you’ll need to fill your garden! If you have questions, be sure to ask your grower or one of our experts on-hand during the day. On the edible side, of course, we’ll be stocked with lots of Spring bounty including asparagus, spinach, rhubarb, kale, radishes, spring onions, and more. You’ll also find locally grown and foraged mushrooms, pure maple syrup, jams & jellies, local wine, local honey, sriracha, salsas, hummus, fresh-made dog treats, homemade ice cream and gelato, and lots more.

Other Community Guests:

• Camp Papillion will be holding a pet adoption drive during May Fair. If you’re ready to adopt a new furry family member, visit May Fair and see our rescued pets!
• Big Brothers, Big Sisters will be joining us with information about their programs
• Stroudsburg Fire Department will be on-hand to meet children and show them around the fire trucks
• Monroe Animal League will be joining us with information about their services
• Red Ball Express military vehicles will be on-site for display