December 6, 2023

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Canning demonstration

Courthouse Street

Learn waterbath canning during this free demonstration at the Market.  We'll make jam and highlight how to create a winning entry for the Grayson County Fair.

KIDS DAY

Courthouse Street

Join us for fun, free activities for Kids of all ages June 23th.  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[...]

Wellness Day July 14

Courthouse Street

Wellness Day features many local healthcare providers and offers free health screenings and activities for the community and vendors. Community partners include VDH, Twin County Hospital, In Total Health, Virginia Tech Family Nutrition, and more. Wellness Day began in 2015 in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health.

Berry Festival July 21

Courthouse Street

Join us for Berry Day on July 22nd.  Thanks very much to River Ridge Organics for sponsoring the event again this year. They have sponsored Berry Day and donated their berries for our sorbet fundraiser since 2017! Our first Berry Festival was in 2013 and featured the Berry Pie contest. This year Berry Sorbet using[...]

21 Yardsale July 28

Courthouse Street

This is the only 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 Day August 4th

Courthouse Street

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 by 11am  The Weigh off is at high noon!  First place is $100, winner take all.  The Salsa contest is People's Choice.  Bring a quart[...]

Pepper Day Friday September 8

Courthouse Street

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[...]

Apple Festival September 22

Courthouse Street

The Apple Festival will be held Friday September 23 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. Due to space constraints at our temporary location we will not be able to offer the public the[...]

Squashtober

Courthouse Street

To celebrate Squashtober, we'll have free squash samples prepared by vendors.

Closing Day! October 13

Courthouse Street

Our final regular Market of the 2023 season.  Stay tuned for details.

2nd Winter Market-Dec 2

IFM KIDS BUCKS are back!  $5 of Kids Bucks for the first 25 kids to the Market tent. Enjoy FREE Kids Activities; make bird feeders and pressed flower cards. Join your favorite Farmers Market vendors and shop locally for the holidays. Be sure to vistit the Free Market Christmas Shop in the Gate Center. 11-1[...]

1st Winter Market Friday Nov. 24

Courthouse Street

The1st Winter Market returns to Courthouse Street Friday November 24 from  11am-2pm.  The Farmers Market will hold the Annual Chili Cookoff during the First Winter Market with a first prize of $100.  Please bring your entry to the Market between 9:30- 10:30, preferably already warm,  in a crockpot.  The contest is free to enter, $5[...]