Shoppers enjoying the North Union Farmer’s Market at Shaker Square. Credit: Douglas Trattner

One of the surest signs of spring is the annual migration of the North Union Farmers Market at Shaker Square from its indoor winter home to its outdoor home. That will take place this Saturday, April 2. Since last December, the “certified producer only” market has resided at its new winter home at Van Aken District. Starting this weekend, the hours for the Shaker Square market will be 8 a.m. to noon rain or shine.

Across town in Westlake, the North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park also begins its outdoor run this weekend. Starting this Saturday, the hours for the Crocker Park market will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine.

This article appears in Mar 23 – Apr 5, 2022.

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.