Edmond Farmers Market opens with restrictions

The Edmond Farmers Market opened this past Saturday with added restrictions at the Festival Market Place in downtown Edmond.

For the safety of customers and vendors, new measures have been implemented and will be subject to change as the market season progresses during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Fresh produce, cut flowers and Made in Oklahoma items are just some of the offerings customers can expect. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays during the month of May. Hours will change to 8 a.m. to 1 p.m in June through the end of October.

Added safety measures during the operation of the market include:

• All vendors and customers are required to wear a mask.

• Hand sanitizer will be available on tables.

• Bathroom doors will be propped open to reduce contact with doors and handles.

• Customers will enter on the east side of the shade structure and exit on the west side.

• Booths will be limited to two shoppers at one time.

• Customers are limited to one person per family unless disabled or have no option for childcare.

• Vendors will have an empty table in front of each booth to place purchased items for “contactless” transfer.

• Customers will not be able to handle items until they are placed on the table after purchase.

• Customers will not be allowed to use reusable bags.

• Conversations with vendors should be kept at a minimum to keep shoppers moving.

• Samples will not be available for products.

Online orders for pick up at the booths are being strongly encouraged. For ordering information, go to the Edmond Farmers Market Facebook page.

Festival Market Place is at 24 W First St., west of Broadway in downtown Edmond. For more information or to become a vendor, call 359-4630.