Farmers Market at Ix, and Starr Hill Market: Sat., Ix Art Park, Sept 12, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Sunday, Jefferson School City Center, Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Farmers, food producers and creators really appreciate your support during periods with unsettled weather. Last Saturday the FM@Ix was washed out at 11:00 and officially closed at 11:15, giving time to customers to clear out so the vendors could bring in their vehicles to pack out. We had one tent break under the weight of the water. Vendors are required to have weights on their tents for high wind situations.
When we post the vendor line-up it is based on the latest information available. We apologize for last minute changes. Farming and outdoor markets are weather dependent and what seems possible on Saturday may not be possible on Sunday after a weather event. Some vendors could not recover on Saturday to attend the market on Sunday, thus making our line-up and community posts incorrect. We are sorry for the inconvenience to customers. The larger markets can withstand a few vendors cancelling, but a cancellation at the smaller markets has a major impact. We are actively seeking more farmers and producers for the Starr Hill Market to cover the gaps when there are cancellations.
This week, after a bit of shuffling, the FM@Ix is full, now that the forecast is better. Be sure to catch Mr. Stripey tomatoes from Singing Earth produce before the summer produce season is over. They were the winner of the tomato taste test for two years. New Creations Coop is bringing freshly ground peanut butter, and for those on the hunt for a pretty Ghanaian basket, Temalle Baskets will attend. The crafters are filling in any available spots. Sunday looks better weather-wise, and we’re introducing 2 new vendors: Illicit Catering, with corn dough based empanadas, and Clementines Fine Baked goods, with a variety of cookies, muffins, and tea breads. Encanto Homestead returns with fruits and vegetables. Starr Hill is growing, one vendor at at time. Look for a special event on Oct. 25.
For both markets, the maps are interactive, so as cancellations come in, they are updated. This all leads to our quest to form a community land trust to buy a space and create a year round resilient market. Let us know if you are interested in this process.
Thanks for supporting local farms, food and arts. See you at the markets!
