December 23, 2024

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Grow More Vegetables, for farm and garden, Jan 11

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

It’s back. Learn to pack a 21/2 X 5 foot raised bed with a huge amount of vegetables! It’s easy to multiply by 5 so this works for larger gardens too. This is an interactive vegetable growing workshop for all skill levels. We’ll meet at the Grayson LandCare/IFM office at 104 Courthouse Street, Saturday January[...]

$15

Pest, disease and fertility workshop-Feb 8

VA, United States

Join us for the 2nd workshop of the season February 08 from 9am to noon at the GLC/IFM office on 104 Courthouse Street. Cost is $15 and includes light refreshments. We'll discuss plant families, rotation and ways to reduce the need for costly chemicals. Learn to use the handy fertilizer calculator and planning for likely[...]

$15

OUTDOOR MARKET POSTONED

Hi Everyone,  We hope to reopen sometime this summer, but until the Governor lifts the stay at home order we will proceed with only the On-Line Market.  That Market is currently paused while we review safety procedures.

Pre-season Vendor Meeting POSTPONED

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

STAY TUNED:  WILL BE BY ZOOM OR EMAIL   Have you thought about becoming a vendor at the Farmers Market? Here's your chance to join returning vendors and find out about the coming season and enjoy a potluck lunch. Join us April 10 from 11-2 at the Grayson LandCare/IFM office at 104 Courthouse Street. 1)[...]

Free

POSTPONED/Grand Opening -please shop Online!

Independence Town Park

Join us for the opening of the 2020 Market Season in Town Park! We've invited area artisans to join us Opening Day so you can find a perfect gift for Mother's Day.

POSTPONED/Farm Day

Wagon Wheel Farm Independence, VA

Join us Sunday May 24 th from 2- 5 pm at Wagon Wheel Farm, 1322 Gold Hill Rd, Independence VA for an afternoon of hands-on activities.  See and try out some of the best market garden tools. If you've taken our "Grow More Vegetables" class, you'll see those spacings and planting ideas in the ground[...]

POSTPONED/Cooking Day

Independence Town Park

Join us June 5th for the first Cooking Day of the season. We cook at the Market the first Friday of the month, beginning in June. Learn to make an array of dishes from whatever is available at the Market.  Learn how to cook fresh, local food. and try new vegetables.  Samples are available and[...]

POSTPONED/Fiber Day

Independence Town Park

1st of ONLY 2 Fiber Days. Don't miss it!   The Blue Ridge Fiber Guild will hold 2 Fiber Days at the Market this year: June 19 and August 23 during regular Market hours from 9am to 1pm. Local fiber vendors will join the weekly Farmers Market. This is a great opportunity to purchase yarns, roving,[...]

POSTPONED/Kids Day

Free fun for the whole family during the entire Market!  At Kids Day, learn to throw a lasso, print with wood blocks, and have fun hula hooping and playing games. All activities are free and open to kids of all ages. Community partners include Cowbody Don, 4H, Virginia Department of Health, Blue Ridge Discovery Center,[...]

POSTPONED/Cooking Day

Independence Town Park

Join us the first Friday of the month, beginning in June, for Cooking Day. We make an array of dishes from whatever is available at the Market.  Learn how to cook fresh, local food.  Samples are available and donations are appreciated. Chef Jen will cook a recipe 3 times during the Market at 10, 11[...]

Wellness Day, July 10

Independence 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 Tech Family Nutrition, and Sandy Stoneman will host a canning demonstration. Wellness Day began in 2015 in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health.

Free

Berry Festival

Join us and sponsor River Ridge Organics for the 8th Annual Berry Festival Friday, July 17 Featuring a berry pie contest, free berry tasting, berry pancakes and a berry sorbet fundraiser for the Market. Vendors highlight berries and berry products. River Ridge Organics is USDA certified berry farm near Mouth of Wilson. You can find[...]

Free