NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The North Tonawanda City Market held a big celebration to honor those who helped them win the title as the Best Farmers Market in the United States.
North Tonawanda City Market participated in the 15th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration, which is a national competition that honors the role of farmer's markets in our communities.
For the top spot, the market will receive $5,000 to help promote and expand their reach. The celebration was held to thank the community for voting for them.
"Words cannot express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the wonderful people of WNY for making us the # 1 Farmers Market in America,” NT Market Manager Chris Delprince said in a release.
Added North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec: “The outpouring show of support demonstrated to the entire country that the North Tonawanda City Market is truly a very special experience to behold.”
The celebration was on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Tonawanda City Market, located at 310 Robinson Street.
More than 2,000 farmers markets across the country participated in content.
For more information, http://ntmarket.org/