It’s June and the Market is in full swing. June 10th sees the return of Kids Bucks and the 1st customer appreciation raffle. Stop by the Mangers Tent and pick up a free raffle ticket. We’ll announce the winner of a bag of Market goodies at 12:30. You don’t need to present to win but[…]
The Grayson County Fair will be held August 13 and 14. Thanks to Bottomley’s Evergreens and Farms for hosting the Fair at their warehouse in Elk Creek again this year. Bring your entries to Bottomley’s THIS Thursday August 12 from 7am to 7pm. The Fair has a full range of competitions this year. Do you[…]
I had great fun with these contests. I hope you all enjoyed them as well. Heidi Breedlove was the clear winner of the People’s Choice Veggie creature contest with 34 votes. Her entry was a zuchinni/sunflower creation resembling a hula dancer. Congratulations Heidi! Caroline Clough’s tomato/cucumber entry received 11 votes and her watermelon entry received[…]
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,[…]
Join us for the 7th annual Kids Day June 29 from 9am to 1pm at Town Park. Kids Day features free fun for the whole family during the entire Market. Activities include learning to throw a lasso, printing with wood blocks, milking a “cow,” contests every hour with Miss Laura and more. All activities are[…]
You are cordially invited to the 1st Annual Independence Farmers Market Ice Cream Social , Sunday September 10, 2017 from 3-5pm. The Ice Cream Social will be held on Courthouse Street which will be closed to traffic during the event. Admission is $10 and includes ice cream, homemade desserts and a wide array of toppings. […]