Winter Market, November 27, 11am to 2 pm
2026-11-27 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Independence Town Park
The 1st Winter Market returns to Town Park Friday November 27 from 11am-2pm. We call it Green Friday. Miss the Black Friday mobs and head to the IFM! This Market features the Annual Chili Cookoff with a first prize of $100. Please bring your entry to the Market between 9:30- 10:30, preferably already warm, in a crockpot. The contest is free to enter, $5 allows you to taste all the chili and vote for the People’s Choice winner. IFM KIDS BUCKS are back. The first 20 kids to the Market tent get $5 of Kids Bucks to spend on ANYTHING at the Market. Shop for delicious local products and beautiful crafts, say hi to your favorite vendors and support the local economy.

Winter Market SATURDAY December 5, 11am-2pm
2026-12-05 11:00 - 14:00
IFM KIDS BUCKS are back! $5 of Kids Bucks for the first 20 kids to the Market tent. Enjoy FREE Kids Activities; make bird feeders and other crafts. Join your favorite Farmers Market vendors and shop locally for the holidays.
Be sure to visit the Free Market Christmas Shop in the Gate Center. 11-1 is just for kids 14 and under-“elves” will assist kids to pick out a gift for family members. 1-3 Is open to everyone. It’s all free! And be sure to stay for the parade and enjoy a visit with Santa and other Town festivities.
