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Tanzi Propst/Park Record Friends of McPolin Farm wants to let the community know “Your Barn Door is Open.” After canceling the annual barbecue and hoedown last year due to coronavirus concerns, this year’s party is a go for June 19, said Minda Stockdale, the City Hall staffer who manages the farm. “We’re ready to invite everybody back for some good food and dancing to live music by Los Hellcominos,” Stockdale said. “We’ll also open up the barn for small, group tours so people can check out the inside.” Tickets are available now for $30, and they can be purchased by visiting parkcity.org/departments/mcpolin-farm/seasonal-events. The event is free for children ages 5 and younger, and no dogs will be allowed. Proceeds from Your Barn Door is Open will sponsor improvements and future events at the farm. ....
The Park City Farmers Market will open two weeks early on Wednesday at the Silver King parking lot. Founder and organizer Volker Ritzinger says the reason for the early opening is to help non-food vendors that weren’t able to join the market last year due to COVID-19 concerns. Park Record file photo Last year’s Park City Farmers Market opened two weeks late, so organizer and founder Volker Ritzinger found a way to balance things out: He plans to start the event two weeks early this year. “Some of the non-food vendors the ones who sell clothing and jewelry that we didn’t accept last year weren’t able to make any money because of the pandemic,” Ritzinger said. “So, I told them that we will open early this year so they can get a jump on things.” ....