Events
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Cooking Day June 6
Independence Town ParkJoin guest chefs Dean McRae and Loren Webster as they prepare fresh, healthy food using Market ingredients. Watch the cooking demonstration and enjoy free samples. Donations are always appreciated to[...]
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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[...]
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Composting and water harvesting workshop June 21 plus Herbal workshop!( postponed from May 17)
Church of the Good ShepherdJoin the permaculture group from 10- noon June 21st at the Permaculture garden at Church of the Good Shepherd for a FREE composting and water harvesting workshop. There are lots[...]
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Fiber Day June 27
Independence Town ParkWe 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[...]
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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.
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Wellness Day July 11
Town ParkWellness Day features local healthcare providers and offers free health screenings and activities for the community and vendors. Community partners Tri-area Community Health, and Mount Rogers WIC services will join[...]
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Berry Festival July 18
Town ParkJoin 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[...]
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21 Yardsale July 25
Town ParkThe 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[...]
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Tomato Festival August 1st
Town ParkJoin 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[...]
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Christmas in August and Fiber Day August 15
Independence Town ParkThe 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[...]
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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.
