SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend’s Engagement and Economic Empowerment team has announced the city will host the Linden Avenue Farmer's Market for the fifth year.

The team has also released the market's schedule which begins on May 10, with the last market in September.

The market is a seasonal nutrition and health-based outreach partnership between local and regional farmers, food vendors, health and wellbeing organizations, and food outreach coordinators.

“This City initiative provides locally grown fresh fruit, vegetables, and culturally appropriate food to our community through the Linden Avenue Farmers Market,” said Director of Engagement and Economic Empowerment Team, Mary McAfee. “We are excited to return to our original site at the MLK Dream Center and are determined to empower the community through creating healthy food options at an affordable cost while supporting local farmers, vendors, and entrepreneurs.”

The five planned market days will feature local food vendors, farmers, a live DJ, and other family-friendly interactive entertainment at the Martin Luther King Dream Center located at 1522 Linden Ave. in South Bend.

Linden Avenue Farmer's Market schedule:

• May 10 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• June 14 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• July 12 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Aug. 9 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Sept. 13 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

You can learn more about the Linden Avenue Farmer’s Market on the city's website.