June 2022
Fiber Day June 17
We are happy to welcome the talented fiber artisans back to the Market for the first of 2 Fiber Days. This is always a wonderful chance to buy totally original handcrafted items for yourself and for gifts. You can also buy yarn and even raw wool and if you are interested in raising animals for fiber, these are the folks to ask. Save the date for the 2nd Fiber Day August 19.
Find out more »Kids Day
Join us for fun free activities for Kids of all ages June 24th. Kids Day was the first event ever held at the Market. It started in 2012. Join Andrea Wann and the Virginia Family Nutrition Program for KIDS BUCKS sponsored by Molina Health Care. The 1st 25 kids to the Market get a $10 coupon to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables, and eggs.
Find out more »July 2022
Wellness Day
Join us July 8th for Wellness Day. Area health professionals join the Market to offer free health information.
Find out more »KIDS BUCKS-July 15
Join Andrea Wann and the Virginia Family Nutrition Program for KIDS BUCKS sponsored by Molina Health Care. The 1st 25 kids to the Market get a $10 coupon to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs and honey.
Find out more »Berry Festival
Join us for Berry Day on July 22nd. Thanks very much to River Ridge Organics for sponsoring the event again this year. Berry Sorbet will be available by the frozen pint as a fundraiser for the Market.
Find out more »August 2022
Tomato Festival
Join us for the Tomato festival on August 5th. Enjoy the free tomato tasting and enter the Monster Tomato contest. We are working out the details to do the salsa contest.
Find out more »Fiber Day & Christmas in August Craft Day -August 19
Fiber Day is the featured event of our Christmas in August Craft Day. Join us Friday August 19 during the regular Friday Market from 9am to 1 pm. Support all our talented local artisans and shop local. We are always pleased to host our Fiber artisans, Fiber Days were an important feature in the early days of the Market and are always a great opportunity to purchase yarns, roving, raw fiber, baskets, and an array of knit, woven, and felted…
Find out more »KIDS BUCKS-August 26
KIDS BUCKS are sponsored by Molina Health Care and The Virginia Tech Family Nutrition program. The first 25 kids to visit will receive a $10 coupon to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables and eggs.
Find out more »September 2022
Pepper Day
Here's your chance to taste the wide variety of sweet and hot peppers at our annual pepper tasting.
Find out more »Apple Festival-September 23
The Apple Festival is a community-wide event that celebrates apple season. The highlight is a community cider pressing—bring your apples to press with our presses! We'll have three-one just for the kids! The Market also offers fresh pressed cider for donation as a fundraiser. The apple dessert contest is always hotly contested and it open to any kind of dessert featuring apples. Please bring your entry to the Market by 9:30. Judging begins at 10 am.
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