This Week's Event
It's our 3rd Annual Carp Herb Festival!
Taking place Saturday June 23rd, from 8am to 3pm, come take part in a truly unique local event celebrating the diversity and versatility of herbs!
Come shop from your favourite Carp Market vendors! Enjoy the summer weather as you shop local and participate in our special Herb Festival events. This year's featured herb is mint!
Here's a rundown of what you can expect:
• 95+ LOCAL vendors
• International food court
• Tea tasting with Take Charge Tea (Tea tasting takes place 8am to 3pm))
• Demo: Making Mojito Mocktails with Artizen Kombucha at 11am (Events Tent)
• Keynote speakers Carol & Anna Black - "Tick Talk" - Natural Approaches to Lyme disease (Talk begins at 1pm - Events Tent)
• Children's Activity Tent with Forest School Teachers from Carp EcoWellness Centre - fairy gardens, weaved crowns, herb match-up game! (Kids Activity Tent takes place 8am to 3pm)
• Hoola Hoop Performance by Meghan Spin, Dance & Fly
• Henna by Jade
• FREE parking
• FREE admission
• Wheelchair accessible
• Pet friendly! (All dogs must be kept on a maximum 6-foot leash)
Please note that as we are a farmers' market, the majority of our vendors accept cash only, however we do have an ATM on site.
Information Section
Benefits of Mint
This year the featured herb of our Herb Festival is Mint! Read on to learn more about the health benefits of this fresh herb.
• Mint is a great deterrent for mosquitoes, ants, flies, moths and mice.
• Mint is one of the easiest and fastest growing pollinator-friendly food!
• Mint has medicinal benefits. It is well known as a digestive aid and can help with upset stomachs. Mint also works as a breath freshener!
• Lemon balm, part of the mint family, can be rubbed on skin and used as a deterrent for mosquitoes. Reapply after 30 minutes.
• Mint also tastes great and can be used in a variety of recipes!
• Visit https://morningchores.com/benefits-of-mints/ or https://www.growforagecookferment.com/reasons-to-grow-mint/ for more info on the benefits of mint!
The Carp Farmers’ Market is the largest producer based Farmers’ Market in Eastern Ontario! The Market is open every Saturday from May until the end of October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Entrance and parking are free and the market is wheelchair-accessible.
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