Healthy New Albany Farmers Market returns Thursdays in front of library

ByRachelle R. Sowell

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A picture of fresh fruit is shown from the Healthy New Albany Farmers Market, which is open from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 15 in front of the New Albany branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 200 Market St.

The Healthy New Albany Farmers Market is back in full swing, with nearly 50 weekly vendors in regular rotation and another 50 who will make occasional appearances throughout the season.

The market is open 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 15 in front of the New Albany branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 200 Market St.

In its 12th season, the market has been largely uninterrupted by COVID-19, said Emily Snyder, market manager for Healthy New Albany.

In 2020, it was moved to the parking lot of the Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Road, because there was more room for social distancing.

It resumed its regular place in the Market Square last year, but patrons were asked to wear masks if not fully vaccinated, and hand sanitizer was on almost every table.

This year’s market began June 23.

“It was really great – summer back in Market Square,” Snyder said. “People were feeling more willing to come outside and socialize without masks because it’s outdoors.”

She said a few vendors sold out of merchandise.

The market has a vast array of vendors who sell fresh fruit and vegetables, pasta, cheeses – even lotions, fresh-cut flowers, candles and spices.