Shoppers will have a variety to choose from — whether they're looking for produce, candles or even moonshine — as the Carnegie farmers market returns to the East Main parking lot June 9. Now in its second year, the market will feature more than a dozen vendors offering a wide array of options. Carnegie leaders hope the market becomes a destination where people socialize with neighbors while supporting local vendors. "I really want it to be a place for people to come on Sundays in Carnegie," Mayor Stacie Riley said. The market will run from noon to 3 p.m. every Sunday from June 9 to Aug. 25 at the East Main parking lot, at the corner of Mary and East Main streets. Riley was passionate about bringing the market to Carnegie. "I absolutely think a farmers market connects a community to a food system. It promotes a healthy lifestyle. They get to shop fresh," Riley said. It also brings people together and helps them build a relationship with local farmers, she said. "It's kind of like a meeting place throughout the season," she said. Riley envisions people stopping by the market after church to walk around, shop and visit with friends and neighbors. "I want it to be people walking around, socializing and shopping," she said. "Just kind of spending time together." After experiencing some growing pains getting the event off the ground in its first year, Carnegie leaders said they worked hard to make this year's market a success. "I really like that we have a diverse group," Riley said. Deneen Underwood, administrative assistant, said she sent out messages to more than 200 vendors who participated in other local markets asking them to be a part of Carnegie's event. "The main goal is to try and get some big farmers," she said. Primrose Farm from McDonald and Jose Quiroz Farm from Salem, Ohio, both are participating. Primrose will sell produce, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, herbs and spices. They also will sell free-range pastured chicken, turkey and beef along with farm fresh chicken and quail eggs. Jose Quiroz Farm will sell everything from Brussels sprouts to corn, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, beets, green beans, pinto beans and colorful bell and hot peppers. Other vendors will sell crepes, bread, wine and Lebanese food. "You can go there and get every part of your meal," Underwood said. For more information, visit carnegieborough.com/market/.