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Pepper Day is this Friday, September 8.

Posted on September 6, 2023September 7, 2023 by IFM

Thanks VERY much to everyone who donated during our National Farmers Week fund drive!  With the support of generous donors who offered a match, we raised $1759.  We really appreciate[…]

Posted in Contest, Events, Fundraiser, Market Day, On-line Market, Uncategorized Tagged apple festival, apple pie contest, cash prizes, free, fundraising, last market, online market, pepper tasting, thank you

Apple Festival September 22

Posted on September 6, 2023September 7, 2023 by IFM

The Apple Festival is coming up!   The Market will be pressing apples and offering fresh cider as a fundraiser from 9:30- 1pm. We open at 9am as usual, but it[…]

Posted in Contest, Events, Food, Fundraiser, Market Day, Uncategorized Tagged cash prizes, cider, contest, fundraiser

Tomato Day August 4

Posted on July 19, 2023 by IFM

Join us Friday August 4th for the Annual Tomato Day.  Enjoy a free tomato tasting, the Monster Tomato Contest and the Salsa Contest!   Bring your largest tomato to the market[…]

Posted in Contest, Events, Food, Market Day, Uncategorized Tagged contests, monster tomato, prizes, salsa contest, tomato tasting

KIDS DAY THIS Friday June 30

Posted on June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by IFM

It’s that time of year!  Lots of free,fun activities for Kids of all ages on June 30 from 9am to 1 pm.  Kids Day was the first event ever held[…]

Posted in Contest, Events, Kids, Market Day, Uncategorized Tagged free, fun, games, kids day

Berry festival July 21

Posted on June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by IFM

The Berry Festival will be held July 21 during the regular Farmers Market from 9am to 1pm. Thanks very much to River Ridge Organics for sponsoring the event again this[…]

Posted in Contest, Events, Food, Fundraiser, Market Day, Uncategorized Tagged berries, contest, fundraiser, sorbet

Kids Day June 23rd!

Posted on June 12, 2023 by IFM

It’s that time of year!  Lots of free,fun activities for Kids of all ages on June 23 from 9am to 1 pm.  Kids Day was the first event ever held[…]

Posted in Contest, Events, Kids, Market Day, Uncategorized Tagged activities, free, fun, healthy kids bucks, kids day

2nd Winter Market part of Hometown Holiday Market

Posted on November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 by IFM

The 2nd Winter Market will be THIS FRIDAY December 2 from 3-6pm. We are teaming up with the 1908 Courthouse for their Hometown Holiday Market event this year. The Farmers[…]

Posted in Contest, Events, Market Day Tagged artisan crafts, cash prize, chili cook-off, kids bucks, local, local food, shopping

1st Winter Market is THIS FRIDAY

Posted on November 21, 2022 by IFM

IFM will return to Courthouse Street with 2 Winter Markets.  Join us THIS Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, November 25 from 11-2 and again Friday December 2 from 3-6pm.  Please[…]

Posted in Contest, Events, Kids, Market Day Tagged artisan crafts, kids activities, kids bucks, local, Shop small, shopping

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