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  • Berry Festival July 18

    Town Park

    Join us for Berry Day on July 18. This year Berry Sorbet will be available by the scoop or frozen pint as a fundraiser for the Market. It's also time for the Berry Dessert contest. Any dessert featuring berries is welcome! 1st place is $100! Entries are judged on appearance, taste, and the degree to[...]

  • 21 Yardsale July 25

    Town Park

    The Independence Farmers Market is a producer Market. This is the only day IFM vendors can sell things they didn't raise or make.  Join the giant yards ale that stretches from Elkin to Wytheville on HWY 21.

  • Tomato Festival August 1st

    Town Park

    Join us Friday August 1st for the Annual Tomato Day. Enjoy a free tomato tasting and the Salsa Contest! The Salsa contest is People's Choice. Bring a quart of salsa to the Market by 9:30. We'll put it in sample cups and everyone tastes and votes for their favorite. First place is $100, Second $30[...]

  • Christmas in August and Fiber Day August 15

    Independence Town Park

    The Christmas in August Craft Fair features our talented Fiber artisans. This is a great opportunity to purchase yarns, roving, raw fiber, baskets, and an array of knit, woven, and felted goods.  Come and meet the artisans who often raise the animals providing fiber for the handmade items in their booths.  Feel free to ask[...]

  • First Friday Cooking day AND the NEW Garlic Festival

    Independence Town Park

    We'll be featuring garlic in everything we cook today and we'll have a garlic tasting and info on planting garlic.  Free samples.  Donations are appreciated and help to fund our cooking program.

  • Apple Festival September 12

    Town Park

    The Apple Festival will be held Friday September 12 from 9am to 1pm. The Market will be pressing apples and offering fresh cider as a fundraiser. Here’s your chance to support the market and enjoy delicious cider.  The Festival also features an Apple Dessert Contest. IAs long as it features apples, any dessert is welcome.[...]

  • Pepper Day Friday September 26

    Town Park

    This Friday is Pepper Day!  While the selection isn’t quite as extensive as our tomato tasting, it’s a great way to taste lots of sweet and hot peppers. Don’t worry, we’ll label the hot ones!  We’ll have water, but if you plan to eat lots of hot ones, bring your own milk or cheese.  Dairy[...]

  • First Friday Cooking Day and Squashtober October 3

    Town Park

    It's our last Cooking Day of the season. The first Friday of the month is Cooking Day. Guest Chefs cook several recipes featuring products available at the Market that day. To celebrate Squashtober, we will cook all the different squash available at the Market. Enjoy free samples and learn fast, fresh recipes. Donations are gratefully[...]

  • Closing Day! October 10

    Town Park

    Our final regular Market of the 2024 season.  Stay tuned for details.

  • Thanksgiving Market Friday Nov 21

    Independence Town Park

    Despite the bitter cold last year, we will try the Thanksgiving Market again this year. It will be a regular market with IFM kids bucks for the 1st 20 kids to the Managers tent. Pick up everything you need to make your Thanksgiving dinner special. Just a reminder to pre-order your turkey online if you[...]

  • 1st Winter Market Friday Nov. 28

    Town Park

    The 1st Winter Market returns to Town Park Friday November 28 from  11am-2pm.  We call it Green Friday. Miss the Black Friday mobs and head to the IFM! This Market features the Annual Chili Cookoff  with a first prize of $100.  Please bring your entry to the Market between 9:30- 10:30, preferably already warm,  in[...]

  • 2nd Winter Market-Dec 6

    Town Park

    IFM KIDS BUCKS are back!  $5 of Kids Bucks for the first 20 kids to the Market tent. Enjoy FREE Kids Activities; make bird feeders and other crafts.  Join your favorite Farmers Market vendors and shop locally for the holidays. Be sure to visit the Free Market Christmas Shop in the Gate Center. 11-1 is[...]