NORWICH ― Saturday in the Park with Chobani continues this Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Norwich's West Park.
The weekly market showcases a wide variety of products grown and produced in Chenango County, from locally-brewed coffee to scented candles, clothing, flowers, produce, baked goods, pet accessories, artworks, and much more.
Saturday in the Park provides an opportunity for area residents to support local vendors, learn about local organizations, and gather as a community.
Pires Flower Basket Owner Rick Pires said they've been involved in Saturday in the Park since its inception, and said it's a great opportunity to see the community and spread the word about their products and services.
"Chobani is a great sponsor for the organization. We do very well down there. We’re always happy to be there," he said. "I believe that the community looks forward to us being there, and we have a lot of repeat customers from year to year and from week to week."
The Pires booth at Saturday in the Park stocks a mix of fresh-cut flowers, potted mums, pumpkins, gourds, and fresh produce, such as apples, squash, cauliflower, broccoli, and potatoes.
The produce is sourced from several local farms and harvested just before the weekly markets, to ensure they're as fresh as possible.
Pires also takes the time to decorate their booth in a different way each week, to make it more fun for customers to visit and shop.