Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market

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@ Alton Main Street | Alton, IL

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The Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market 
2018 season runs May 12th-October 20th!

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
5/19 - Yoga with Sasha Bassett at 8:30 & 9:30
5/26 - Tailgate Sale
6/2 - Live music from Crossriver
6/9 - Artist Demo: Painting with Karman Fairless
6/16 - Artist Demo: Pottery Wheel with Bob Sancamper
6/23 - Artist Demo: stitching with Lillian Bates
6/30 - Soccer Tennis with Principia College Soccer
7/7 - Live music from Happenstance, plus an educational booth about urban chicken farming
7/14 - Christmas in July - visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, plus enjoy an art activity with Jacoby Arts Center
7/21 - Theatrical preview of the play "Andy" from 3 Purple Coats Productions, and Artist Demo: yarn bombing with Laura Blair
7/28 - Free Goat Yoga with River Bend Yoga & Horseshoe Cross Farms
8/4 - Artist Demo: Origami with Taeko Wogi
8/11 - Celebrating National Farmers' Market Week: check out some antique tractors, kids will enjoy a "make & take" slime activity, plus live music from Nancy Lippincott
8/18 - Art activity with Jacoby Arts Center
8/25 - Artist Demo: English Paper Piecing & Quilting with Debbie Wienman
9/1 - Live music from Lauren Waters
9/8 - Health Fair with Southern IL Healthcare Foundation
9/15 - Live music from Goodbye Again
9/22 - Artist Demo: acrylics with Christina MacMorran
9/29 - Canine Carnival with SNIP Alliance
10/6 - Live music from Jim on Keys
10/13 - Visit with a live unicorn with It's Raining Zen
10/20 - Tailgate Sale

This year marks the 26th season of the Market, organized by Alton Main Street as part of the organization’s efforts to revitalize the Downtown Alton historic district. The events feature a variety of products that are handmade or homegrown within a 50-mile radius. New vendors are welcome; registration fees are $12.00 for Saturdays and $5.00 for either weeknight option. Discounted seasonal rates are also available. 

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

When

8:00 AM
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Where

At the Corner of Landmarks Blvd. and Henry Street, Alton, IL 62002
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