Mapleton Farmers Market opened for the season on June 16

Maple mustard - The Kellson’s booth, featuring Canadian Maple Mustard, was a popular stop at the Mapleton Farmers Market on June 16.

Hometown honey - Bob Eby, of Eby Family Honey, brought sweet treats from the Moorefield-area business to the Mapleton Farmers Market on June 16.

Market season - The first Mapleton Farmers Market of the season was held on June 16. Future markets will be held on the third Wednesday of each month in July, August and September in the municipal parking lot in Drayton.

Farm fresh produce - A market-goer checks out the goods for sale at the 3Gen Organics booth at the Mapleton Farmers Market on June 16. At right, the Hometown Hotdogs booth provided food at the event.

Market opens - Mapleton township recreation manager Amy Grose, left and economic development and marketing coordinator Aly Cripps greeted visitors to the first Mapleton Farmers Market of the season on June 16. Future markets will be held on the third Wednesday of each month in July, August and September in the municipal parking lot in Drayton. Photos by Patrick Raftis