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SUMMARY:Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!
LOCATION:Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street\, Alton\, IL 62002
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 season of the Alton Farmers&rsquo\; & Artisans&rs
quo\; Market will run every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon
\, starting May 9th through Oct 17th\, in the parking lot at the corne
r of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street in Downtown Alton\, Illinois. The 
market will be in session rain or shine!\n\nShoppers will find a wide 
selection of locally-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables\, including h
eirloom varieties and organically grown crops\, along with grass-fed b
eef\, pasture-raised poultry\, farm fresh eggs\, local honey\, hot and
iced coffee\, fresh bread\, and other baked goods. In addition\, fres
h cut flowers\, potted plants\, and a large assortment of hand-crafted
artwork such as pottery\, stained glass\, soap\, candles\, and woodwo
rking items will be sold. We also welcome vendors to serve meals that 
are ready to eat on-site\, so expect an abundance of delicious breakfa
st and lunch items to be available!\n\nLive entertainment\, artist dem
onstrations\, and other special activities will be scheduled every wee
k. To receive reminders for what produce is in season\, as well as upc
oming entertainment and activities\, follow the page: Facebook.com/Alt
onFarmersMarket\n\nACTIVITY & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR\n\n5/9 - Mother's
Day Card Making Station with Jacoby Arts Center\n\n5/16 Free Zumba wi
th Tanya Fox at 9:30\n\n5/23 - Artist demo: Weaving & Twining with Pat
ty Baird & friends\n\n5/30 - Live music from Charlotte Lenore\n\n6/6 -
Live music from Ken and Linda\n\n6/13 - Artist demo: Pottery wheel th
rowing with Bob Sancamper & friends\n\n6/20 - Live music from Acoustic
Potluck\n\n6/27 - Live music from Lauran Waters\n\n7/4 - Christmas in
July\n\n7/11 - 3 Purple Coats youth acting troupe performs scenes fro
m Andi the Dreamer\n\n7/18 - Activities with the Madison County Farm B
ureau\n\n7/25 - Keep Alton Weird Sideshow with FreakSow Deluxe!\n\n8/1
- Middle ages historical reenactment with the Society for Creative An
achronism\n\n8/8 - Celebrating National Farmers' Market Week\n\n8/15 -
Market BINGO!\n\n8/22 - Brews & Brunch\n\n8/29 - Live music with Psyc
hedelic Symphony Duo\n\n9/5 - Live music from Keith Domescik\n\n9/12 -
Make & take project: mixed media stickers with Alton Art Revival\n\n9
/19 - Live music from Dead Shamrocks\n\n9/26 - Piasa Bird Photo opport
unity with Megyme Productions\n\n10/3 - Canine Carnival\n\n10/10 - Com
munity Yard Sale\n\n10/17- Goat Yoga from 9-10 *ticketed\n\nEvent deta
ils: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=52774
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=52774
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