OPENING MARKET COMING SOON! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 18TH, 2024! BELL RINGS AT 830 AM
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Kids Days!!
May 18th - Opening Day!
Kids plant vegetable or flower seeds in a pot you have decorated!
PARENTS MUST STAY WITH AND ASSIST CHILD/CHILDREN
Our Amazing Vendors!
Meet our vendors!
1. Vicki Messer- Market Manager
Years as a vendor: 16
What do I sell: crafts
Why are farmers markets important: produce is fresh from the farm
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: no
2. Mary (Assistant manager), Sarah, and Abi Garmoe
Years as a vendor: 11+
What do I sell: baked goods, resin crafts, clothing, jewelry, beverages
Why are farmers markets important: it give the community a chance to interact with those who have grown/baked/created their goods.
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: no
3. Gerald Fryenberger
Years as a vendor: 37
What do I sell: a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, plants
Why are farmers markets important: freshest produce in season
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: Washington
4. Mary & Marty Schnicker & family
Years as a vendor: 20
What do I sell: produce and baked goods
Why are farmers markets important: fresh produce baked that day
Do I attend other markets as a vendor no
5. Val Messer
Years as a vendor: 4
What do I sell: polymer clay bowls, gnomes
Why are farmers markets important: always fresh produce-locally grown, handmade crafts- lots of variety
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: no
6. Chris Jackson (Buzzy's Bee Honey)
Years as a vendor: 6+
What do I sell: Honey, Honey related products
Why are farmers markets important: local produce
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: no
7. Matt Lawler
Years as a vendor: 8
What do I sell: barn board crafts
Why are farmers markets important: offers a variety of local goods to the community
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: occasionally Washington's
8. Rhonda White
Years as a vendor: first year 😀
What do I sell: sourdough breads, baked goods, sweets, artisan loaves, sourdough breadcrumbs, cookies, cupcakes, scones, Dutch letters, bracelets
Why are farmers markets important: because it is small businesses working together to help each other succeed
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: maybe Stockport in the future
9. LeAnn Fox
Years as a vendor: 1
What do I sell: crafts (jewelry, beadable pens, Keychain, shirts, and more), vegetables, flowers
Why are farmers markets important: for local homegrown/not commercial fresh unique items
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: yes, and vendor shows
10. Sara Francy
Years as a vendor: first year 😀
What do I sell: european/american desserts, custard tarts, bonbons, chocolate truffles, Irish soda bread, scones, Focaccia bread, madelines, fondant fancies, cake slices, Mille fueille, etc
Why are farmers markets important: because they are for the local producer and not big chain stores. You get to know your local patrons.
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: I plan on attending the Burlington Jefferson Street Market on Thursdays
Interactive Market
- Trivia, Bingos, and Game Sheets!
- Get to know your vendors
- Dig for Veggies
- Food Information
- Recipes
- Food Samples
- Meet the vendors
Important Dates:
- May 18th - Opening Market 830am-11am under the pavilion at McMillan Park
- May 25th - SWAP meet, we will be inside the Locust Street entrance in the dance barn/sale barn
- July 27th - NO MARKET DUE TO RAGBRAII
- August 14th - last market at McMillan for Old Threshers
- August 17th through September 7th (market will be moved, keep checking back for location)
- September 11th - back to McMillan Park
- October 19th - Last market of regular season
Family Fun Days
ADULTS MUST ASSIST CHILDREN WITH ACTIVITIES
May 18th, 2024 - Plant your own pot!
Decorate and plant a small plastic pot with your choice of vegetable seeds or flower seeds
June 15th - Make your own salad, trying new vegetables!
July 20th Corn project
August 10th - Make your own salsa and learn about tomatoes
September 14th learn about potatoes and apples, and painting with them
October 13th Pumpkin painting
