Co-op Harvest Festival and Anniversary Party!

The Co-op Farmers Market will celebrate the beginning of the fall season with a festival on Sunday, September 12th. This family (and pet!) friendly, outdoor event will run from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. In addition to the usual variety of fresh local foods, plants and crafts available at the Co-op Farmers Market, the festival will include live music from local artists, children's activities, cooking demonstrations, local green organizations and more! All activities are open to the public.

The festivities will continue inside the Newark Natural Foods store, as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary! We are proud of our continued success as a community owned and operated organization and give thanks to our members who make it all possible. Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. we will feature product demonstrations, food tastings, prizes and giveaways. Please join us in celebrating 35 years of all-natural cooperation!

Live Music Schedule (Farmers Market):

10:00 am - Mule Train - Mule Train is a three piece folk and country act from Smyrna, Delaware. Members include: Scott on Guitar and Vocals, Tammy on Washboard and Vocals, and John on Mandolin, Harp and Vocals. Listen to Mule Train. 

11:00 am - (NEW ACT!) New Sweden - New Sweden, formed in late 2009, is a five piece band residing in northern Delaware. The band plays a meshed style of indie, folk, and americana. Fans of The Avett Bros, Bright Eyes, and the Low Anthem are sure to find an interest with New Sweden. Members of the band are Caroline Stratton, Dan Weirauch, William Dobies, James Dukenfield, and Zac Dukenfield, ranging in age from early 20's to 30. They combine guitar, bass, organ, banjo, mandolin, viola, percussion, and anything else they can get their hands on to form their sound.  Listen to New Sweden.

1:00 pm - Evangelina - Evangelina's music tells a story. Every lyric written and every note played means something, whether it be an expression of anger, sadness or happiness. You can get lost in her music. Everything about it resonates with the listener-lyrics, voice, guitar, rhythm-Evangelina rolls it together sweetly into the kind of song you find yourself putting on repeat.  Listen to Evangelina.

Special guests (Farmers Market):

Chef Lisa Brisch - Learn from a pro! Chef Lisa Brisch of Dinner Thyme Personal Chef Service offers tips and tastings with a cooking demonstration prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Visit Dinner Thyme. 

Fischer-Ridge Fundraising - Fischer-Ridge has adapted its energy conservation know-how into a distinctive way to support non-profit organizations in fundraisers that are fun, efficient, well-organized, and - above all - profitable and earth-friendly. Visit Fischer-Ridge. 

Green Delware Inc. - Get going green with Green Delaware, your official source for all things green in the first state. Visit Green Delaware Inc.

Home Grown Cafe - Masters of the fresh veggie, Home Grown Cafe, will tempt your taste buds with a locally crafted dish. Visit Home Grown Cafe.

Newark Arts Alliance - Kids of all ages can create an Art to Go Project with the craftiest folks in town! Learn about upcoming fall art classes and workshops too! Visit Newark Arts Alliance.

NCC Master Gardeners - Got a gardening question? Ask a Master Gardener! They will offer eco-friendly advice to boot! Visit NCC Master Gardeners.

UD Center for Energy and Environmental Policy - The Center is a leading institution for interdisciplinary education, research, and advocacy in energy and environmental policy. Visit UD CEEP.

Wholistic Living Guide - The Wholistic Living Guide is a central, easy-to-use web repository which supports all members of the Delaware Wholistic Community in truly thriving both individually and collectively. Visit Wholisitic Living Guide. 

Learn about our fabulous "every week" Farmers and Vendors. Visit Farmers Market.