June 2018
Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market
6/9/2018 -
The Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market The 2018 season of the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market will begin on May 12th in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Blvd. and Henry Street through October 20th. The Market will operate every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until Noon. The Market will also be in session on Wednesday evenings from June 6th through Sept 26th. from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Shoppers will find a wide selection of locally-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables, including heirloom varieties and organically grown crops. Produce will be available, along with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry, farm fresh eggs, local honey, hot or iced coffee, fresh bread and other baked goods. In addition, fresh cut flowers, potted plants, and a large assortment of hand-crafted artwork such as pottery, stained glass, soap, candles, and woodworking items will be sold. Live entertainment, artist demonstrations and other special activities have been scheduled every Saturday throughout the season. Vendors wanted – anything homegrown or handmade by you is welcome to be sold! 2018 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 5/12 - Test your pitching speed with Bristowplex Alton Main Street aims to improve access to healthy food thanks to the Illinois EBT Wireless Project grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) will be accepted by many vendors. The goal is to boost the sale of Illinois-grown food and provide access to fresh produce to low-income residents by enabling Farmers’ Markets to accept federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Starting in July, Senior Services Plus will be distributing Senior Nutrition Coupons at the Saturday Market, which are vouchers for $25 worth of free produce to seniors 60+ who fit income guidelines. For more information on that program, please contact SSP at 465-3298. At the Markets, anything homegrown or handmade by the vendor is welcome to be sold. Pre-registration is not required, vendors simply show up one hour prior to start time to be directed to their booth space. You can receive reminders on what produce is in season, plus upcoming entertainment and activities at: www.facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket |