OPENING MARKET COMING SOON! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 18TH, 2024! BELL RINGS AT 830 AM
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What a Farmers Market kick off! We had 15 vendors yesterday, and the product range was amazing! Not only did we have the Rome Knights serving a free will breakfast with was delicious , but then we also had FRESH produce, to hand crafted gnomes, baked goods, wooden planters, Relay for Life fundraising, sourdough delights, fresh LOCAL honey, European delectables, ready to enjoy plants, handmade soaps with amazing scents, to a drink station and more! So happy and proud of the turn out of vendors, not to forget you amazing customers who came out to support our local producers, we couldn't do all of this with out the publics support of Farmers Market! You are all awesome, from customers to vendors! Thank you all again for a fabulous kick off!
BELOW ARE PHOTOS FROM THE KICK OFF
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
