OPENING MARKET COMING SOON! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 18TH, 2024! BELL RINGS AT 830 AM
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What a 2024 year! Nearly the whole season was full of beautiful weather for coming out and shopping at Farmers Market. We would like to send a very warm and Hearty thank you to all of our customers who supported us this season, and a big thank you to all of our vendors who Faithfully came out week after week set up their product, and sold to the public. We have amazing customers and vendors. Please remember to continue supporting during our winter farmers market and craft show, this will happen from November 2nd or through December 14th, Saturday's only at the Presbyterian Church South entrance, our hours changed slightly to 9:00 to noon. Hope to see you all there
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
11. Ken Boeding (and family)
Years as a vendor: 3-4 years
What do I sell: produce and wood crafts
Why are farmers markets important: healthier food choices
Do I attend other markets as a vendor: yes, and vendor shows
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
