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2 Maplewood Businesses at Botanical Garden's Best of Missouri Market This Weekend
More than 120 local and regional food producers, artisans and crafters will be featured at the 21st annual event, which runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 7. Two Maplewood businesses will be there.
Searching for quality regional products begins with shopping the best markets. Consider the best of the best — the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Best of Missouri Market.
The 21st annual event, which will be held Oct. 5 through Oct. 7, is one of the oldest sustainable markets in the Midwest that continues attract thousands of shoppers.
“We have everything from alpacas to salsa,” said Holly Berthold, a spokesperson for the garden. “Since the market’s beginning 21 years ago, the Best of Missouri Market’s goal was to bring together Missouri’s best regional artisans and crafters together.”
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Two Maplewood food specialty shops will be there:
Look for the Kakao Chocolate and Pie Oh My! booths when you go.
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Back in the early 1990s buying local was a concept, which was just gaining support, thanks in part to the then new Agri-Missouri program. Today, buying local has become the mantra for shoppers, reflecting more than the locavore food movement.
The Best of Missouri Market takes place at the Missouri Botanical Garden on Oct. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. To get a sneak peek shoppers can tale advantage of First Look Friday on Oct. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Each day will feature live entertainment, a food court and a special Kids Corner that will offer pumpkin decorating and craft projects.
Admission to the Best of Missouri Market is $12 for adults, $10 for visitors 65 and plus and $5 for garden members and children 3 to 12 years old. Anyone joining the garden during the Best of Missouri Market will receive free admission for two adults and all children 12 and younger for everyday of the festival.
For more information, visit the garden's website.
See more about Kakao Chocolate and Pie Oh My on Patch:
- Pie Oh My! Opens Today
- Pie Oh My! to be in Best of Missouri Market
- Maplewood Businesses in the News: Pie Oh My! and Food Trucks
- Kakao Chocolate Named Maplewood Business of the Year
- Local Chocolatier Opens Second Shop in Maplewood
- Kakao Chocolate's Pelletier is Profiled in Local Foodie Magazine