February 14, 2025

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KIDS DAY

Town Park

Join us for fun, free activities for Kids of all ages June 20th.  Kids Day was the first event ever held at the Market. It started in 2012. Join Andrea Wann and the Virginia Family Nutrition Program for FRESH BUCKS   The 1st 25 kids to the Market get a $10 coupon to spend on fresh[...]

Wellness Day July 11

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 more. Wellness Day began in 2015 in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health.  

First Friday Cooking day AND the NEW Garlic Festival

Independence Town Park

We'll be featuring garlic in everything we cook today and we'll have a garlic tasting and info on planting garlic.  Free samples.  Donations are appreciated and help to fund our cooking program.

Pepper Day Friday September 26

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, we’ll label the hot ones!  We’ll have water, but if you plan to eat lots of hot ones, bring your own milk or cheese.  Dairy[...]