Pruning workshop 11am-1pm
Church of the Good ShepherdJoin Grayson LandCare and the Permaculture Group Saturday February 8 from 11am until 1 pm at the Permaculture garden at Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333 The workshop will be led by Casey Johnson. Casey has a degree in Horticulture from Penn State, manages the orchard at River[...]
Grow More Vegetables, Part two: Pest, disease and irrigation
Grayson LandCare/IFM office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesEveryone is invited to an interactive vegetable growing workshop for all skill levels at the Grayson LandCare office, Saturday March 1st from 9 am to noon. The office is located at 104 Courthouse Street in Independence. Cost is $15 and light refreshments will be served. This is the second part of our Grow More Vegetables[...]
Pre-season Vendor meeting March 28
VA, United StatesPlease plan to attend our annual pre-season vendor meeting and potluck Friday March 28 from 11-2 at the VFW Hall,115 Klondike Rd, Independence, VA 24348. Attendance is expected if you plan to be a vendor this year. If possible, bring your scale and Donna will check them -just a reminder, all scales used at Farmers[...]
Potluck, Plant sale, Tour and meeting THURSDAY June 19 6pm
Church of the Good ShepherdIt's a field trip, cookout, plant sale and tour! Everyone is invited to the permaculture garden for a cookout and "ragged" plant sale. The cookout begins at 6pm at the garden at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333., please bring a side dish to share. This will[...]
KIDS DAY
Town ParkJoin us for fun, free activities for Kids of all ages June 20th. 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 FRESH BUCKS The 1st 25 kids to the Market get a $10 coupon to spend on fresh[...]
4th of July-Market closed
Independence Town ParkThis is the first time since 2013 that 4th of July has fallen on a Friday. The Market is closed for the Town's 4th of July celebrations and parade.
Wellness Day July 11 and Cooking day
Town ParkWellness 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. Today is also Cooking Day since we were[...]
Berry Festival July 18
Town ParkJoin us for Berry Day on July 18. Thanks very much to River Ridge Organics for sponsoring the event again this year. 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. We changed it up this year-any[...]
21 Yardsale July 25
Town ParkThis 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 1st
Town ParkJoin us Friday August 1st 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[...]
First Friday Cooking day AND the NEW Garlic Festival
Independence Town ParkWe'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.
Pepper Day Friday September 12
Town ParkThis 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[...]