See you Next Spring!

The Farmers' Market is closed till next April.  We will reopen on April 21, 2012 with a temporary change of hours from 12 noon till 4pm.  A tractor parade will kickoff the season at 10am on Main Street from Queen's Plaza to Amvets.  After the parade on April 21st, the Market will open and will be selling bedding plants only.  We will also be open on April 28th from 12 noon till 4pm  for bedding plant sales.

Our grand opening for the season will be May 5, 2012, the first Saturday in May, where we will host, "Meet Me at the Market".

Put April 21st on your calender and come and buy your flower and vegtable plants from our local vendors.

See you at the Market.

What's at the Market this Saturday, Oct 8th

We are winding down the Market for the year, but we are by no means finished for this year.  We have 3 weeks left and we are going out with a bang!  Here are this week's great Vendors and following are some events planned for our final week, Autumn Fest, October 22nd:

Sandy View Farms-Fresh produce and Angus beef.
Cyndi Lou's Produce-Fresh produce
Idle Time Jewelry-Hand-crafted jewelry.
St. Andrew's UMC Women-Homemade muffins, coffee, lemonade.
DAP's-Hand prepared dry mixes, dog biscuits, baked goods.
Betsy Irelan-Hand-crafted jewelry.
Margaret Pillen-Hand-crafted quilts, blankets, apple butter, green beans and baked goods.
Sew-it-all Creation-Hand-crafted aprons & hats.
Contrell's Honey-Pure Honey
Guyla & Jim Bills-Pure Honey
Judy Meric-Hand-crafted necklaces

REMINDER--

COMMUNITY/VENDOR MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 5PM AT CITY HALL.  PLEASE COME AND SHARE YOUR IDEAS.

NEXT SUNDAY 2:00PM Vendor/Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Julie Ott's Ranch.
All volunteers and this year's vendors are welcome to attend.  Please call Debby at 586-4570 to tell us you are coming.  Please bring a side dish and any drink you would like.   Angus beef hamburgers and roasted chicken will be provided along with coffee and tea. 

October 22nd-AUTUMN FEST-FINAL WEEK FOR THE SEASON

We will be hosting our Annual Apple Pie Contest.  Contest Rules are below.

We also are having a Creative Pumpkin Contest.  Any carved or decorated pumpkin is acceptable. 

Apple Pie Contest Rules:

What's at the Market September 24th

Here are the Vendors for this week's Market:

Sandy View Farms-Fresh produce and fresh, frozen, Angus beef.

DAP's-Dry mixes, fresh baked goods, dog treats.

Julie Ott's Produce-Fresh produce and fresh baked goods.

Contrell Honey Farm-Local pure honey.

Grandview Farms-Lye soap.

Ladies of Grace-Handcrafted items and fresh baked goods.

Wood Unlimited-Handcrafted cedar furniture and items.

Betsy Irelan-Handcrafted jewelry.

Margaret Pillen-Handcrafted quilts, blankets, jams, butters and fresh baked goods.

Sew-it-all Creations-Handcrafted aprons and hats.

What's at the Market September 17th

The Market will be open and fair weather is predicted.  You have 5 more weeks to enjoy this year's Farmers' Market.  I don't think we can top last week's great event, "Celebrate Your Heritage", but we can sure try.  Thank you to all our great Vendors, the Market raffle yielded $80 to help sustain the Market.

St. Andrew's will be serving breakfast this week from 7am to 11am or until they run out. 

Here are our Vendors for this week:

Cyndi Lou's Produce-Fresh produce
Sandy View Farm-Fresh produce and USDA inspected, pastured raised Angus beef for sale.  Frozen and packaged for your convenience.
Single Creek Draft Horse Farm-Fresh produce and maple syrup.
Hand crafted jewelry:
     Lori Dycus, Barb Weston-Puzzles, Betsy Irelan.
DAP's-Dry mixes, baked goods, dog bones.
Margaret Pillen-Hand crafted quilts, blankets, jams and baked goods.
Julie Ott's Produce-Fresh produce and baked goods.
Karen's Caprine Farm Fashion-Her goats will be paying a visit and she has farm fashion t-shirts and more.  Live rabbits for sale.
Dan Buttry Produce-Fresh produce and hand crafted trellis'.

Market Community Committee Meeting Sept 14th

Our monthly Community Committee Meeting will be this Wednesday, September 14th at 5pm at City Hall in De Soto.  The meeting is open to the public and vendors.  Please consider being part of the planning for the Market.  We need your input.

Also, vendors and volunteers,  please put October 16th on your calendar for our Appreciation Dinner.  It will be held in the afternoon at Julie Ott's Farm.  More details will be given shortly.

WHAT'S AT THE MARKET SEPTEMBER 10th

We will host the 1st Annual "Celebrate Your Heritage" Day at the Market this coming Saturday, September 10th.  We have about 20 Vendors coming with their best produce, meat, chicken, baked goods, wares and more. Plus about 10 local artisans that will be demonstrating their craft and a group of Civil War Reenactors to round out the day.  How more exciting can it be!

Here is the list of Vendors we have so far:

Cyndi Lou's Produce-Fresh produce and Fresh frozen, USDA inspected, Angus pastured-raised beef.

Nick Stattler, Wood Unlimited-Cedar funiture.

Ray Underwood-Wood creations.

Bardenheier Wine Cellars-Richwood's winery.

Dycus Jewelry-Hand-crafted jewelry.

The Bug Doctor-is in the house or I should say parking lot!  Come ask about your plants, garden etc.

Windy Lake Farm LLC-Fresh frozen, USDA inspected, pastured-raised chicken.

Single Creek Draft Horse Farm-Fresh produce and maple syrup.

DAP'S-Dry mixes

Juanity Nobles-Local author featuring her book, "A Heritage of Faith".

Big River Alpacas-Live alpacas and wares made from their hair plus Mom's Cookies.

Jen Winford-Soap creations.

Busy B's Apiary-Local honey.

Princess Delights-Homemade fresh breads http://princessdelights.com/

Sew-it-all Creations-Aprons, hats & small fabric crafts.

Get Healthy De Soto-Blood pressure tests and health information.

Karen's Caprine Farm Fashion-T-shirts and more with farm pictures and their goats will be here.  Rabbits for sale.

Julie Ott's Produce-Fresh produce and baked goods.

Robin Warren-Jams, baked goods, handmade jewelry.

St. Andrew's UMC-Fresh baked muffins and more with hot coffee and lemonade to wet your whistle.

Steve Heuer-Fresh produce.

Margaret Pillen-Homemade jams, baked goods and handmade quilts.

MARKET SPECIAL!!!


For the remainder of the Market year will have our tote bags reduced to only $5.00. These well designed, zippered totes will be a great item for you to carry all your goodies in.

Also, we are having a SALE on our Market t-shirts and travel mugs. Only $8.00 until the supply lasts.

Our Market Cookbook will be available as well. All of the receipes are from our local vendors and friends.

Stop by the big, beautifully built Market "Barn" and shop till you drop (or at least sit down)!