Saturday

At the Midtown Farmers Market, Slow Food Minnesota chef Ron Huff will demonstrate simple salads that take advantage of peak-season vegetables. (10:30 a.m.)

Summer salads are also on the demonstration docket at the Mill City Farmers Market, when Spoonriver kitchen staffers Heather Hartman and Chris Bundy prepare salads based on their market purchases. (10 a.m.) Edamame is in the spotlight in the market's tasting booth, sponsored by the University of Minnesota. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last).

Learn all about drying and freezing techniques for peppers and tomatoes, courtesy of Marty Berglund at the Minnesota State Horticultural Society, at the Minneapolis Farmers Market (10:30 a.m.)

Sunday

At the Kingfield Farmers Market, the Corn Fest contest (10:30 a.m.) allows sweet corn lovers to wallow in their favorite summer staple. Five dollars buys five samples and the opportunity to vote for a favorite (Prize? Gift cards to Linden Hills Co-op). To enter the second-annual contest ("What you make doesn't have to be fancy, just tasty," says the powers that be) shoot an email to info@kingfieldfarmersmarket.org; rules are posted here.