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[...]
Apple Festival September 19
Town ParkThe Apple Festival will be held Friday September 20 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.[...]
First Friday Cooking Day and Squashtober October 3
Town ParkIt's our last cooking Day! To celebrate Squashtober, we will cook all the different squash available at the Market. Enjoy free samples. Donations are always appreciated and help to fund our cooking program.
Closing Day! October 10
Town ParkOur final regular Market of the 2024 season. Stay tuned for details.
Thanksgiving Market Friday Nov 21
Independence Town ParkDespite 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 ParkThe1st Winter Market returns to Town Park Friday November 28 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[...]