December 26, 2024

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No Mow, an introduction to Permaculture Principals June 22

Grayson LandCare/IFM office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United States

Are 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[...]

Cooking Day with Chef Jen July 5

Independence Town Park

Cooking 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[...]

First Friday Cooking Day with Chef Jen

Independence Town Park

Cooking 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[...]

Wellness Day July 12

Town Park

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[...]

2nd Saturday Market, July 13

Independence Town Park

The 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. [...]

Introduction to Canning July 13

Gate Center Kitchen Davis Street, Independence, United States

Did 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[...]

Berry Festival July 19

Town Park

Join us for Berry Day on July 19.  Thanks very much to River Ridge Organics for sponsoring the event again this year. They have sponsored Berry Day and donated their[...]

21 Yardsale July 26

Town Park

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 2th

Town Park

Join us Friday August 2nd 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[...]

First Friday Cooking day with Chef Jen

Independence Town Park

Cooking 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[...]

Pepper Day Friday September 13

Town Park

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,[...]

Invasive plant Control, Sept 14

This was one of our most popular presentations last year.  If you need a refresher or missed the presentation last year, here's your chance.  Cynthia and Rick Taylor will share[...]