Year-round Farmer's Market...Looking for hand-made soaps, kolaches, jams, baked goods, fresh produce, vegetables, flowers or tender pork? The Farmer's Market in Mount Vernon has all that and more...year round!

2011 Summer Market Dates:

Mount Vernon's summer market is held Thursday's from 4 - 6pm from May through October. Local producers and citizens bring a rich variety of products to Mount Vernon for your enjoyment. Located adjacent to Mount Vernon's Visitor's Center on Main Street, the market is a relaxing, friendly, interesting place to explore diverse, fresh goods. An unassuming environment of tables, displays and small-town charm adds to the joy of shopping for local products.

 The first summer market will be on Thursday, May 5. Other dates include May 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25; Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; and Oct. 6 and 13.

Note to local restaurants: Come here for fresh produce - your customers will love you for it!  Who wouldn't be happy with mixed greens, spinach and tomatoes on a dinner salad?

The selection of products is growing thanks to David and Mickey Miller, the volunteer market coordinators, who manage a loose coalition of producers that continues to evolve.  David also grows fruits and vegetables for his business Pure Prairie Gardens, in addition to authoring an entertaining weekly email. For more information about the market call David or Mickey at 319-310-6399.

Jean Smith and Ray Bures from Ely bring their baked goods and hand-made (from scratch) kolaches fresh from the oven.  Kroul Farm Garden & Greenhouse, Evelyn Walshire from Mechanicsville, Lois Pavelka, Ann Booth and many others also participate.  But to truly take advantage of this market, take the time to talk to the vendors who love what they do, and ask about their products.  That's all part of the fun.  You'll be sure to learn about the many wonderful things grown or made locally.

The Farmer's Market is open early May through October, depending on product availability and weather.  From November through April, there are monthly sales indoors.  Stop by and sign-up for the weekly email newsletter so you don't miss this fantastic marketplace.  

                                     Visit us at the Farmer's Market!