Get Out of the House Road Trip #2
(Portage County Ohio)
You are going to want to take this trip on a Saturday, since it includes the local Farmers’ Market.
Please note that we have only included stops that are for food purchases and for exercise. Currently Ohio is under the stay-at-home order except for essentials like food and exercise. When shopping and enjoying a walk in a park, social distancing is advised. Please refer to Ohio’s COVID-19 website or call 1-833-4-ASH-ODH for current state updates and allowable travel.
STOP #1
The Haymaker’s Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday. Many of the vendors are offering a order ahead option. Make sure you read the markets current weekly rules. Updates are posted regularly on their Facebook page.
HAYMAKER’S FARMERS’ MARKET
Franklin Blvd., Kent, OH
haymakermarket.com | Facebook
COVID-19 Update: The Haymaker Farmers’ Market is open year-round, every Saturday morning in Kent. Our Winter Season (December-March) is at the United Methodist Church of Kent (1435 E Main St), from 10am-1pm. This year we open with vendors spread both Indoors and Outdoors for a walk-up Market, masks required, and 10:00-10:30am reserved for self-identified vulnerable populations.
STOP #2 Did someone popcorn?
POPPED! Kent
ADDRESS: 138 E. MAIN ST., STE 101, KENT, OH 44240
TELE: 330-678-1893
WEBSITE: shoppopped.com
STOP #3 – Breads, pastries and Saturday night Pizza.
Everything is made from scratch at this European style bakery. Wood-fired breads, pastries, scones, pretzels, pastries, and more. Including organic bread flour and yeast. Go online and order ahead. When you arrive, they will bring your selections out to your car. Don’t forget pizza Saturdays.
BRIMFIELD BREAD OVEN
3956 State Route 43, #2, Kent, OH 44240
330-474-7800 | brimfieldbreadoven.com
COVID-19 Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
Thursday & Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: 12pm-8pm (*pizza is 4pm-8pm only)
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
COVID-19 Update: “We have made changes to our menu, hours and how our business runs to help protect you and our team. Please use our curbside pickup to place orders and call us when you arrive at the shop 330-474-7800 and we will run your order to your car. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this difficult time.”
STOP #4
What a great place to stock-up. The store is closed, but they are still taking orders and offering curbside pick-up. To learn more click here.
DUMA’S MEAT MARKET
857 Randolph Rd., Mogadore, OH
330.628.3438 |dumameats.com
Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm
Closed Sundays
COVID-19 Update: “The retail store is now open for walk-ins. We are limiting the number of people in our store at one time to allow for social distancing and we are asking for one family member per family, with the exception of small children. Our store hours are Monday -Friday 9-6, Saturday 8-5 and closed on Sundays. Curbside is still open. Spots open daily a for pick up for the following two days. See instructions below on how to order and use our curbside service.”
STOP #5
We can not stress enough about the importance of fresh air and a healthy walk. Portage County is home to three (3) state parks. Each park offering a place to enjoy a stroll or hike. On this trip we suggest you visit Wingfoot Lake State Park. The park offers open areas and plenty of parking. Please visit the parks website for any possible COVID-19 updates. Please follow social distancing guidelines.
WINGFOOT LAKE STATE PARK
993 Goodyear Park Blvd.
Mogadore, Ohio 44260
330.628.4720 | parks.ohiodnr.gov/wingfootlake
- Before you go make sure you have a cooler. Your going to need a place to stash your goodies.
- Follow Ohio’s COVID-19 precautions and bring along your mask and hand wipes.
- Call ahead to place orders and to make sure hours have not changed.
- For a list of Kent area restaurants offering carry-out click here.
- Did you know many hotels are still open? Just in case you want to stay an extra day.
- Order your FREE Central Portage County Visitor Guide.
The Central Portage Visitor & Convention Bureau has put together a guide of local restaurants that are offering pickup. Click here for the link.
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Article and photos by: D. Rock, MyOhioFun.com
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