SPRINGFIELD – Creswell is not the only city hopping on the farmers market bandwagon. Starting in June, Springfield begins its own market, an offshoot of the Lane County Farmers Market that takes over the Park Blocks each Saturday in Eugene.

The City is partnering with the LCFM to support the market in Springfield.

The expansion aims to increase food access in rural parts of Lane County, according to a news release from Orion Lawrenz of LCFM.

“(The) Springfield market roster filled up fast and is set to have almost 50 vendors,” Lawrence said. “You can expect to find all kinds of fruits, veggies, mushrooms, baked goods, meat, eggs, plants, flowers, honey, and ready-to-eat food filling each booth.”

The booths are located around City Hall and the Springfield Public Library parking lot at 225 5th Street.

“The location was selected because it is centrally located, highly visible, and accessible for community members,” said Elyse Ditzel, Springfield’s public information officer.

“It also provides the space and infrastructure needed to support a weekly community market while helping activate downtown Springfield on weekends.” she said.

The Springfield Sunday Market is scheduled to begin Sunday, June 7, and will continue every Sunday through October from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will feature anywhere from 40 to 100 vendors.