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he market is able to provide the freshest products because it requires all vendors either to grow or produce their offerings in Payne County or one of the surrounding counties, including Logan, Lincoln, Creek, Pawnee and Noble.
FARMERS MARKET
The year-round Stillwater Farmers’ Market offers the freshest, locally produced fruits and vegetables; choice meat( beef, pork, chicken, lamb and goat); farm fresh eggs; hand-crafted breads and jellies; garden fresh flowers; fresh-cut herbs; a variety of seasonal plants; and goat milk soaps and lotions.
The market is able to provide the freshest products because it requires all vendors either to grow or produce their offerings in Payne County or one of the surrounding counties, including Logan, Lincoln, Creek, Pawnee and Noble. Vendors are also required to be members of the Payne County Fruit and Vegetable Growth Association. The market also invites specialty vendors to sell products that are not typically offered by current members to provide some product diversity.
The Summer Market, with typically 20 vendors, is held from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. on Saturdays during the months of April through October in the Prairie Arts Center parking lot at 1001 S. Duck St.. In May, the market is also open from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. Wednesday mornings. The Winter Market is held inside the center from 10 a. m. to noon Saturdays.
For more information about local events, restaurants and sites around Stillwater, check out the Visit Stillwater center with information available 24 / 7, or visit their website at visitstillwater. org.
STORY BY: JESSICA MARSHALL Stillwater Oklahoma Magazine
OSU BOTANIC GARDENS
The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University at 3300 W. Sixth Street is described as a“ living, multidisciplinary laboratory” under the direction of OSU’ s Division of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources. With a long driveway situated between two oak groves, the 100-acre site includes walking trails, several playgrounds and an endless variety of native plants and trees.
The Horticulture Education Center at the front of the property is a space for the OSU Extension office to hosts meetings, field trips and adult and youth extension program events. OSU focuses on projects that include drought response, water quality, sustainable practices and energy and reptile and amphibian studies. OSU also offers community classes including water efficient landscapes, effective gardening and horticulture for youth.
Guests may join in on yoga sessions, GardenFest: Art in the Park, the Herb and Succulent Festivals, live music concerts and holiday-themed events such as wreath making workshops and Holiday Cookies & Trains. Children may enjoy StillWonder, a nonprofit Stillwater children’ s museum offering pop-up events throughout the year, and Insect Adventure, a bug petting zoo.
BONUS STOPS
You can also catch livestock shows and craft festivals throughout the year held at the Payne County Expo Center, take in a concert at OSU’ s McKnight Center for the Performing Arts or hit the Tumbleweed Dancehall and Concert Venue or The Strip for more live music.
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