Celebrate Seeds and Pollinators May 17
Town ParkSarah Ross, founder of Social Roots will join the Market from 9am to 1 pm Friday May 17. Social Roots promotes heirloom plants that are particularly well adapted to the South. One of the goals is to get people “hooked” on heirlooms. An heirloom is a plant variety that has a history of being passed[...]
Farm Day
Wagon Wheel Farm Independence, VAJoin us Sunday May 26th 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 and[...]
Cooking Day at the Market
Town ParkJoin 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.
Kids Corner-Seed Bomb Lollipops
Town ParkJoin us at the Kid's Corner on June 14th at the Independence Farmers Market between 10-11 am to make SEED BOMB LOLLIPOPS! Kids of all ages are welcome to participate and activities are always free.
Kids Corner-Nature Crowns
Town ParkJoin us this week at the Kid’s Corner from 10-11 am to make NATURE CROWNS! Kids of all ages are welcome to participate and activities are always free.
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
Celebrate Dairy Month with our 3rd Annual Ice cream social fundraiser Sunday June 23 from 2-5pm. We close down Courthouse Street and serve ice Cream with delicious homemade toppings and desserts. $10, kids under 10, $5. All proceeds go to fund the Farmers Market.
Kids Day
Town ParkFree fun for the whole family during the entire Market! At Kids Day, learn to throw a lasso, print with wood blocks, milk a “cow,” 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[...]
Kids Corner-Make your own garden snack!
Join us Friday, July 5th, from 10-11 am, at the Kids Corner to put together your very own healthy AND tasty garden snack! Children of all ages are welcome to participate and activities are always free.
Cooking Day at the Market
Town ParkCome to the Market and see what's cooking today!. Learn how to cook fresh, local food. Samples are available and donations are appreciated.
Wellness Day
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.
Kids Corner-DIY Stress Balls For Kids!
Town ParkJoin us Friday, July 12th from 10-11 am at the Kids Corner to celebrate Wellness Day by making your very own stress ball! Kids of all ages are welcome and activities are always free.
Berry Festival
Town ParkJoin us and sponsor River Ridge Organics for the 7th Annual Berry Festival Friday, July 19 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[...]