It is, after all, late September.  However, the local harvests are still rich in fresh produce and artisan foods, so be sure to check out the Farmers’ Market and Market Fair this weekend.

Friday, September 24th: Farmers’ Market, 11:45 a.m., Riverside Park, Dan Waczek, 6 to 8 p.m., Butler’s Steak & Ale, Morah Quintet, 7 p.m., Urness Recital Hall on the St. Olaf College campus, Boxcar Romance, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge, The Bad Plus, 8 p.m., Concert Hall on the Carleton College campus, Mike Midwestern, 8 p.m., Contented Cow, Mark Mraz, 9:30ish, Froggy Bottoms, and D J Music at the Rueb’N’Stein.

Saturday, September 25th: Farmers’ Market and Market Fair, 9 a.m. , Riverside Park and Cannon Riverwalk, Templeton, 5 to 7 p.m., Contented Cow, Wendy Russell, 6 p.m., Butler’s Steak & Ale, The Options, 8 p.m., Contented Cow, Jon Manners, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge, Celtic Cat and Prairie Dog, 8:3 p.m., Butler’s Steak & Ale, and D J Music at the Rueb’N’Stein.

Sunday, September 26th: Politics and a Pint, 6 p.m., Northern Roots Session, 7:30 p.m., and Quiz Night, 8 p.m., all at the Contented Cow, and (how come I haven’t heard more about this) SchumannFest, 8:15 p.m., Urness Recital Hall on the St. Olaf College campus.