Pre-season Vendor meeting
VA, United StatesPlease plan to attend our annual pre-season vendor meeting and potluck Friday April 5 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 Monday the 8th. We can figure out the[...]
Seed Library Open House April 13
Wythe-Grayson Regional LibraryEveryone is invited to join us for an open house at the Wythe-Grayson Public Library Saturday April 13 from 1-3pm. The library is the host for the seed library which got it's start during the pandemic as seeds became expensive and in some cases hard to find. The premise of the Seed Library is that[...]
Opening Day, Fiber Day AND Artisan Craft Fair.
Town ParkWe will open the 2024 season the First Friday in May again this year to give everyone extra time to shop with our fabulous vendors for Mother's Day gifts and to buy vegetable and flowering plants for our gardens.
First Fridays Cooking Day with Chef Jen
Independence Town ParkCooking Days are back! Join Chef Jen as she makes delicious quick dishes from whatever is available at the Market. Free samples. Donations are appreciated and help to fund our cooking program.
Potluck, Plant sale, Tour and meeting June 17 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 21st. 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[...]
No Mow, an introduction to Permaculture Principals June 22
Grayson LandCare/IFM office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesAre you tired of spending your free time mowing? Save time and money while helping pollinators and wildlife! Learn to use permaculture design principles to reduce maintenance and increase enjoyment of your space, no matter how large or small. Cynthia Taylor will lead this workshop Saturday, June 22 from 9 am to noon at the Grayson[...]
Cooking Day with Chef Jen July 5
Independence Town ParkCooking Days with Chef Jen are the first Friday of the month. Our next one is July 5. Enjoy free samples and learn fast, fresh recipes featuring market products. Recipes are posted on the website, independecefarmersmarket.org., click "recipes". We skip Cooking Day in August since that is the Tomato Festival. The remaining Cooking Days are[...]
First Friday Cooking Day with Chef Jen
Independence Town ParkCooking Days are back! Join Chef Jen as she makes delicious quick dishes from whatever is available at the Market. Free samples. Donations are appreciated and help to fund our cooking program.
Wellness Day July 12
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.
2nd Saturday Market, July 13
Independence Town ParkThe 2nd Second Saturday Market will be held Saturday, July 13 from 9am to 1pm. IFM Kids Bucks will be available to the first 20 kids to the Market booth. It is located in the center of the pavilion on the HWY 21 side. Each kid gets $5 of IFM kids bucks which can purchase[...]
Introduction to Canning July 13
Gate Center Kitchen Davis Street, Independence, United StatesDid you miss the earlier canning classes or just need a refresher now that your produce is coming in? Join us for this Introduction to canning workshop Saturday July 13 from 1-4 pm. We highlight both water bath and pressure canning. I confess, I am a rank amateur when it comes to pressure canning. So[...]