November 18, 2024

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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[...]

Apple Festival September 20

Town Park

The 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[...]

Plant the Park

Independence Town Park

Want to help plant the park? This event is hosted by the Town of Independence. Here are the details: Please consider volunteering to help plant approximately 500 seedlings and shrubs[...]

Closing Day! October 11

Town Park

Our final regular Market of the 2024 season.  Stay tuned for details.

1st Winter Market Friday Nov. 29

Town Park

The1st Winter Market returns to Town Park Friday November 24 from  11am-2pm.  The Farmers Market will hold the Annual Chili Cookoff during the First Winter Market with a first prize[...]

2nd Winter Market-Dec 7

Town Park

IFM KIDS BUCKS are back!  $5 of Kids Bucks for the first 25 kids to the Market tent. Enjoy FREE Kids Activities; make bird feeders and pressed flower cards. Join[...]