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SUMMARY:Market School: Become a Mushroom Connoisseur
DESCRIPTION:Market School: Become a Mushroom Connoisseur \n\n\n\nFor the fourth and final installment of Market School on Saturday\, September 26 at 10:00 am\, you’re invited to join the Holland Farmers Market and our very own Mycophile’s Garden to learn everything you need to know about becoming a mushroom connoisseur! \n\n\n\nThis class will walk you through how to best prepare mushrooms for cooking\, what dishes they work well in\, flavors to pair them with\, and unique ways to use some of the unusual mushrooms they grow and forage for. You’ll also explore the nutritional benefits of edible fungi\, which are rich in unique vitamins\, minerals\, protein\, and other compounds that support overall health. In addition\, the host will discuss the medicinal properties of mushrooms\, highlighting bioactive compounds not found in other foods that can help support immune function and protect against diseases\, including cancer.The class will end with about 15 minutes for Q&A about anything and everything mushroom related so bring your questions! \n\n\n\nAbout the Host \n\n\n\nMycophile’s Garden has been a vendor at the Holland Farmers Market since 2015. They grow and forage for over 25 different species of edible mushrooms and sell them to farmers markets\, stores\, restaurants\, and more all across West Michigan and the Lansing area.They’re proud to bring delicious and uncommon foods to their friends and customers! Visit www.mycophile.org for more information. \n\n\n\nAbout Market School \n\n\n\nJoin the Holland Farmers Market all summer long for our Market School classes! These fun and affordable series of classes are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from June through September. Topics include beekeeping\, sourdough baking\, healthy cooking\, and more\, with all sessions hosted by local experts and friends of the Market! \n\n\n\nClasses are $20 each and are held from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on the last Saturday of the month in the upstairs Market View room inside the Holland Civic Center at 150 West 8th Street. Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited\, however\, walk-ins are welcome if space allows. Attendees are invited to shop at the the Holland Farmers Market either before or after class! All Market School attendees will also receive a free insulated tote bag from the Holland Farmers Market\, a $10 value! \n\n\n\nAdmission fees are non-refundable. However\, your registration make be transferred to another individual or applied to a future class. Please contact us at 616.796.1210 for assistance transferring your registration. Thank you!
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SUMMARY:Market School: Sourdough Basics Made Ridiculously Simple
DESCRIPTION:Sourdough Basics Made Ridiculously Simple \n\n\n\nFor the third installment of Market School on Saturday\, August 22 at 10:00 am\, you’re invited to join the Holland Farmers Market and our very own Nan Schut from Wild Dough LLC to learn all the ins and outs of sourdough baking. \n\n\n\nExpert bread maker Nan Schut will lead a class that takes the fear and mystery out of sourdough baking. In just a short amount of time\, you’ll learn how to create and maintain your own sourdough starter\, mix your first dough\, and bake a beautiful\, crusty loaf at home — all without complicated techniques or guesswork.Perfect for complete beginners\, this class breaks everything down into easy\, step-by-step instructions with clear explanations and practical tips. By the end\, you’ll feel confident baking fresh sourdough bread whenever you want — no stress\, no intimidation\, just simple\, delicious results.No prior baking experience needed. Each class attendee will receive a sourdough starter\, so just bring your enthusiasm\, a love for carbs\, and maybe a notepad so you don’t miss a single step! \n\n\n\nAbout the Host \n\n\n\nNan Schut started Wild Dough just four years ago when she was gifted a sourdough cookbook by a friend. What started as gifts to neighbors became a local favorite\, and today\, Wild Dough operates from a 3\,800 square foot bakery and storefront in Hudsonville Michigan fully licensed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture as a wholesale bakery. They joined the Holland Farmers Market in 2025 and word of their sourdough spread quickly\, making their stand a sellout week after week. Visit www.wilddoughbread.com for more information. \n\n\n\nAbout Market School \n\n\n\nJoin the Holland Farmers Market all summer long for our Market School classes! These fun and affordable series of classes are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from June through September. Topics include beekeeping\, sourdough baking\, healthy cooking\, and more\, with all sessions hosted by local experts and friends of the Market! \n\n\n\nClasses are $20 each and are held from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on the last Saturday of the month in the upstairs Market View room inside the Holland Civic Center at 150 West 8th Street. Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited\, however\, walk-ins are welcome if space allows. All Market School attendees will also receive a free insulated tote bag from the Holland Farmers Market\, a $10 value! \n\n\n\nAdmission fees are non-refundable. However\, your registration make be transferred to another individual or applied to a future class. Please contact us at 616.796.1210 for assistance transferring your registration. Thank you!
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SUMMARY:Market School: Fresh Market Salads
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Market Salads \n\n\n\nJoin us for the second installment of Market School on Saturday\, July 25 at 10:00 am! Join the Holland Farmers Market and Chef Julie Robbert from Julienne Dinner Party to learn how to make fresh garden salads from scratch\, using ingredients found at the Market! \n\n\n\nUsing fresh from the farm ingredients gathered that morning\, Chef Julie will teach you how to prepare a variety of vegetables\, mix up a delicious dressing\, and present a beautiful salad plate…before you dive in and enjoy your creation! This is a hands-on class being held in the Holland Civic Center kitchen\, so bring your favorite apron and get ready to have a blast! \n\n\n\nYou’ll also be entered to win giveaways from Fustini’s Oils and Vinegars\, including salt cellars\, gift cards\, whisks\, and aprons! \n\n\n\nAbout the Host \n\n\n\nJulienne Dinner Party provides custom multi-course meals or small plate experience for private events\, including birthday celebrations\, bachelorette parties\, baby showers and more. Personal Chef Julie Robbert creates interactive experiences that allow everyone in the group to have participation in meal preparation while learning new methods and having fun in the kitchen together! Visit www.juliennedinnerparty.com for more information or to put a fun and delicious twist on your next event! \n\n\n\nAbout Market School \n\n\n\nJoin the Holland Farmers Market all summer long for our Market School classes! These fun and affordable series of classes are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from June through September. Topics include beekeeping\, sourdough baking\, healthy cooking\, and more\, with all sessions hosted by local experts and friends of the Market! \n\n\n\nClasses are $20 each and are held from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on the last Saturday of the month in the upstairs Market View room inside the Holland Civic Center at 150 West 8th Street. Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited\, however\, walk-ins are welcome if space allows. Attendees are invited to shop at the the Holland Farmers Market either before or after class! All Market School attendees will also receive a free insulated tote bag from the Holland Farmers Market\, a $10 value! \n\n\n\nAdmission fees are non-refundable. However\, your registration make be transferred to another individual or applied to a future class. Please contact us at 616.796.1210 for assistance transferring your registration. Thank you!
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SUMMARY:Market School: The Wonderful World of Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:The Wonderful World of Beekeeping \n\n\n\nJoin the Holland Farmers Market for the first installment of Market School on Saturday\, June 27 at 10:00 am to learn all about the hobby of beekeeping from expert beekeeper Donald Lam! \n\n\n\nDid you know that one-third of our food sources rely on honeybees? Including most of the products you’ll find at the Holland Farmers Market? During this informative class\, beekeeper Donald Lam from the Holland Area Beekeepers Association will share the ins and outs of beekeeping as a hobby. Whether you’re simply curious about how bees or are considering starting your own hive\, this class will cover the essentials of beekeeping as a hobby\, including the equipment you’ll need\, available support resources\, startup costs\, and the many rewards of raising bees. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also explore the different types of bees within a hive\, the different varieties of honey\, the many roles of worker bees\, and important information about bee stings and hive safety. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a beekeeper\, this is the perfect place to start! \n\n\n\nAbout the Host \n\n\n\nBeekeeper Donald Lam and his wife have been keeping honeybees for 35 years in the Holland area. In addition to leading classes\, they provide polllination services for growers\, produce honey that is available in local stores\, and provide bees and equipment to area beekeepers. Don and Jean operate a beekeeping store in Holland and represent the Holland Area Beekeeping Association. Visit www.donlambees.com for more details. \n\n\n\nAbout Market School \n\n\n\nJoin the Holland Farmers Market all summer long for our Market School classes! These fun and affordable series of classes are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from June through September. Topics include beekeeping\, sourdough baking\, healthy cooking\, and more\, with all sessions hosted by local experts and friends of the Market! \n\n\n\nClasses are $20 each and are held from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on the last Saturday of the month in the upstairs Market View room inside the Holland Civic Center at 150 West 8th Street. Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited\, however\, walk-ins are welcome if space allows. All Market School attendees will also receive a free insulated tote bag from the Holland Farmers Market\, a $10 value! \n\n\n\nAdmission fees are non-refundable. However\, your registration make be transferred to another individual or applied to a future class. Please contact us at 616.796.1210 for assistance transferring your registration. Thank you!
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SUMMARY:Summer Enrichment Series
DESCRIPTION:Wild Mushrooms of Michigan! \n\n\n\nFor the fourth and final installment of our Series on Saturday\, September 28 at 10:00 am\, you’re invited to join the Holland Farmers Market and our very own Mycophile’s Garden to learn everything you need to know about Michigan mushrooms! \n\n\n\nThis class will discuss the 100+ wild edible mushroom species that can be found right here in Michigan and how to best learn to identify them\, along with an overview of some of the best books\, websites\, and groups for learning about wild edible mushrooms as well as toxic ones. The class will finish with an overview of some of the most sought after and popular edible mushrooms as well as information on where and when you might find them\, along with a time for Q&A. Fresh mushrooms and mushroom growing kits will be available for sale at the Market that day as well. \n\n\n\nAbout the Host:Mycophile’s Garden has been a vendor at the Holland Farmers Market since 2015. They grow and forage for around 30 species of edible mushrooms and distribute them to farmers markets\, stores\, restaurants\, and more all across west Michigan and the Lansing area. They’re proud to bring delicious and uncommon foods to our friends and customers! \n\n\n\nAbout the Summer Enrichment Series:Join the Holland Farmers Market all season long for our Summer Enrichment Series! These fun and affordable series of classes are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from June through September. Topics include bee keeping\, composting\, healthy cooking\, and more\, with all sessions hosted by local experts and friends of the Market! We hope they help enrich your life just a little this summer! \n\n\n\nClasses are held at 10:00 am on the last Saturday of the month in the upstairs Market View room inside the Holland Civic Center at 150 West 8th Street. Classes are an hour long and are just $10 each to attend! Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited\, however\, walk-ins are welcome if space allows. for $10 cash or check at the door. Attendees are invited to shop the Holland Farmers Market either before or after class! \n\n\n\nAdmission fees are non-refundable. However\, your registration make be transferred to another individual or applied to a future class. Please contact us at 616.355.1058 for assistance transferring your registration. Thank you!
URL:https://www.hollandfarmersmarket.com/event/summer-enrichment-series-2/
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SUMMARY:Summer Enrichment Series
DESCRIPTION:Composting Basics! \n\n\n\nFor the third installment of the Series on Saturday\, August 24 at 10:00 am\, you’re invited to join the Holland Farmers Market and Master Composter Ken Freestone from the MSU Extension to learn all of the ins and outs of composting at home. \n\n\n\nMaster Composter Ken Freestone will lead a demonstration about the different methods of composting\, how to build your own composting bin\, and what to do with your finished compost. Plans for building your own easy and low-maintenance composting bin will be provided as part of the class. Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of waste we send to landfills and to create nutrient rich soil that will benefit your garden\, landscaping\, and yard. \n\n\n\nAbout the Host:Ken Freestone is a Master Composter through the MSU Extension and has been teaching composting for 25 years. He has worked for the Macatawa Greenway\, West Michigan Strategic Alliance Green Infrastructure\, Institute of Water Research/MSU\, and the Holland Energy Fund. He was inducted into the Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame in 2019. \n\n\n\nAbout the Summer Enrichment Series:Join the Holland Farmers Market all season long for our Summer Enrichment Series! These fun and affordable series of classes are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from June through September. Topics include beekeeping\, composting\, healthy cooking\, and more\, with all sessions hosted by local experts and friends of the Market! We hope they help enrich your life just a little this summer! \n\n\n\nClasses are held at 10:00 am on the fourth Saturday of the month in the upstairs Market View room inside the Holland Civic Center at 150 West 8th Street. Classes are an hour long and are just $10 each to attend! Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited\, however\, walk-ins are welcome if space allows. for $10 cash or check at the door. Attendees are invited to shop the Holland Farmers Market either before or after class! \n\n\n\nAdmission fees are non-refundable. However\, your registration make be transferred to another individual or applied to a future class. Please contact us at 616.355.1058 for assistance transferring your registration. Thank you! 
URL:https://www.hollandfarmersmarket.com/event/summer-enrichment-series-4/
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SUMMARY:Summer Enrichment Series
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Market Meals! \n\n\n\nFor the second installment of our Series on Saturday\, July 27 at 10:00 am\, you’re invited to join the Holland Farmers Market and the Lakeside Prep Chef to learn easy and helpful meal prep tips to make eating healthy an attainable goal for you and your family! \n\n\n\nDon’t let your fresh Market finds go to waste! Chef Julie Robbert will share food prep tips and techniques for easy recipes using fresh fruits and vegetables from the Market. You’ll even learn what proteins and pantry items to have on hand to make preparing fresh meals in a snap all summer long! \n\n\n\nAbout the Host:Lakeside PrepChef\, LLC is a personal chef business offering family in home meal preparation\, small dinner party service\, and interactive cooking classes for small groups. The business was started in 2020 and is operated by Julie Robbert. Julie attended GRCC\, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. \n\n\n\nAbout the Summer Enrichment Series:Join the Holland Farmers Market all season long for our Summer Enrichment Series! These fun and affordable series of classes are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from June through September. Topics include beekeeping\, composting\, healthy cooking\, and more\, with all sessions hosted by local experts and friends of the Market! We hope they help enrich your life just a little this summer! \n\n\n\nClasses are held at 10:00 am on the last Saturday of the month in the upstairs Market View room inside the Holland Civic Center at 150 West 8th Street. Classes are an hour long and are just $10 each to attend! Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited\, however\, walk-ins are welcome if space allows. for $10 cash or check at the door. Attendees are invited to shop the Holland Farmers Market either before or after class! \n\n\n\nAdmission fees are non-refundable. However\, your registration make be transferred to another individual or applied to a future class. Please contact us at 616.355.1058 for assistance transferring your registration. Thank you!
URL:https://www.hollandfarmersmarket.com/event/summer-enrichment-series-3/
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SUMMARY:Summer Enrichment Series
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Beekeeping! \n\n\n\nFor the first installment of the Summer Enrichment Series on Saturday\, June 22 at 10:00 am\, you’re invited to join the Holland Farmers Market and Beekeeper Donald Lam to learn about the hobby of beekeeping! \n\n\n\nDid you know that one-third of our food sources rely on honeybees? Including most of the products at the Holland Farmers Market! During this informative class\, beekeeper Donald Lam from the Holland Area Beekeepers Association will share the ins and outs of beekeeping as a hobby. Learn about the equipment needed\, support systems available\, the benefits and the costs! You’ll even learn which of our very own Market vendors Donald’s bees provides pollination services for. \n\n\n\nAbout the Host:Beekeeper Donald Lam and his wife have been keeping honeybees for 35 years in the Holland area. In addition to leading classes\, they provide pollination services for growers\, produce honey that is available in local stores\, and provide bees and equipment to area beekeepers. Don and Jean operate a beekeeping store in Holland and represent the Holland Area Beekeeping Association. \n\n\n\nAbout the Summer Enrichment Series:Join the Holland Farmers Market all season long for our Summer Enrichment Series! These fun and affordable series of classes are held on the fourth Saturday of the month from June through September. Topics include beekeeping\, composting\, healthy cooking\, and more\, with all sessions hosted by local experts and friends of the Market! We hope they help enrich your life just a little this summer! \n\n\n\nClasses are held at 10:00 am on the last Saturday of the month in the upstairs Market View room inside the Holland Civic Center at 150 West 8th Street. Classes are an hour long and are just $10 each to attend! Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited\, however\, walk-ins are welcome if space allows. for $10 cash or check at the door. Attendees are invited to shop the Holland Farmers Market either before or after class! \n\n\n\nAdmission fees are non-refundable. However\, your registration may be transferred to another individual or applied to a future class. Please contact us at 616.355.1058 for assistance transferring your registration. Thank you!
URL:https://www.hollandfarmersmarket.com/event/summer-enrichment-series/
LOCATION:Holland Farmers Market\, 150 W 8th Street\, HOLLAND\, MI\, 49423\, United States
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