Kick off the holidays with the annual IFM Online Market Open House at the IFM/GLC office at 104 Courthouse Street. This free event will be held during the regular pick up hours from 4-6 pm on Wednesday November 15. Everyone is invited to try samples, meet the vendors, get help setting up an account, and just pop in to say hello.
The Independence Farmers Market Winter Markets will be held from 11-2pm on Friday November 24 and Saturday December 2. Both Markets will be held on Courthouse Street and Gate Center parking lot and feature IFM Kids Bucks. The first 25 kids to the Market tent get $5 of IFM Kids Bucks to spend on anything at the Market.
The November 24 Winter Market features the annual Chili Cook-off. Bring a crockpot of chili-preferably already hot, to the Market between 9:30-10:30. Free to enter, $5 lets you taste all the chili and vote for your favorite. Winner of people’s choice will be announced at 1:30 and wins $100. Shop locally for the holidays with your favorite Farmers Market vendors.
The 2nd Winter Market on December 2 features free Kids activities and your favorite vendors. In addition to the IFM Market, the Free Market Christmas Shop will be held in the Gate Center. 11-1 is just for kids-“elves” will assist kids to pick out a gift for family members. 1-3 Is open to everyone. It’s all free. Also visit the Christmas Bazaar at the Firehouse on Davis street. And be sure to stay for the parade and enjoy a visit with Santa and other Town festivities.
