We are all excited to see a roof on the pavilion! However that is only step one of many tasks still to be completed before we can move to Town Park: brick work on the pillars, wiring, plumbing, grading-that’s a big one, then paving and finally construction of the bathrooms and stage. It’s a great[…]
Time flies when you are having fun! We are looking forward to celebrating IFM’s 15th season this year. We will hold our birthday party on October 14, our last market of the outdoor season. Stay tuned for details. Thanks to all our wonderful customers and vendors who have helped us get this far! Here’s pictures[…]
We are pleased to announce that Jordan Shaw is the new IFM assistant market manager! She will primarily be responsible for running the On-line Market but I’m sure I’ll find other things for her to do as well. Most of you may already know Jordan, she and her husband Ben joined the Market last year. […]
After 6 wonderful years, Abby is moving to Red Rooster Coffee for a full time position. As a result, we are looking for someone to primarily manage the Online Market but do a few other things as well. The new position is Assistant Market Manager and all the details are below. This is a part[…]
Dear friends, Thank you for supporting the Market through another unusual year! Without a doubt, the construction of the new pavilion in Town Park by the Timber Framers Guild and the amazingly successful effort to feed them were the highlights of the season. Being open in person in Town Park and being able to spend[…]
60 timber framers from all over the country worked from October 1-10, in sunshine, drizzle and pouring rain, to complete a beautiful white oak frame for the pavilion at Town Park. It will be home for Town events and the Farmers Market, and the cornerstone of the park in the center of Independence. The Farmers[…]
Thanks to everyone who sent in a testimonial, and who shopped online and helped us keep going during the worst of the pandemic. Here’s the press release I shared with the paper in case you missed it. The season is winding down for the Outdoor Independence Farmers Market, there are only 4 remaining. Fortunately, the[…]
