Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market
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Every Sat (8am-Noon) & Wed (4-7pm) from June 6 - Oct 17 in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks & Henry St. ~ fresh produce, craft items & much more! You will find an abundance of delicious fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, plants & flowers, handmade soaps, jewelry, artwork, pottery, art demonstrations, & more. Family art activities will be provided by the the Community Cultivators! Have breakfast at the market – coffee & breakfast items are available. Vendors Wanted – anything homegrown or handmade by you is welcome! Call 463-1016 or email sara@altonmainstreet.org to sign up!
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facebook.comLate post, yet I hope to see some of you in the morning, 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Class will occur in the field by the last row of booths, north of the market. Donation based fee 💖💖💖💖BRING A LAWN BLANKET TO GO UNDER YOUR MAT. THE GRASS IS STILL DAMP💖💖💖💖
Have you ever touched a 124 pound watermelon, or clay on a pottery wheel? You can have both experiences TODAY at the Market!
Lest you forget!!!! Yoga tomorrow morning!! Come find a sense of peace and inner space, you may then fill with fresh produce and other goodies! Best.
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of balloon bending? You're in luck! Mike will be teaching a workshop at the Market on 8/26, and all you have to do is come down this Sat 8/19 to register and pay a $15 fee. You'll make a dog and a sword on the spot, and get instructions on how to make many other designs. You'll receive all supplies, including a pump that's yours to keep! https://www.facebook.com/mikemortonballoonart/
Awesome article ~ come visit the Ringhausen crew at the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market!
We celebrated National Farmers Market Week with a record-breaking 90 VENDORS - wow! Don't forget that the Market also runs every Wed from 4-7pm, stop by today after work :) This Sat, you'll enjoy an Artist Demo - Knitting with Sally Kirbach
Yoga at the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market, for the month of August will take place only TWICE!!! 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. August 19TH AND August 26th. You wanna do some cool, and safe, postures with a buddy? Bring your favorite person, no matter their "yogic" ability, and we will see what postures you can execute with a little help from your friend. Looking forward to practicing with you. Best. Tamika
Tomorrow will be HOT!!!!!! And, Yoga will still be offered at its regular time of 8:15 to 9:15 am. If you attend, please begin to hydrate now. See you soon.
Bring your canine friends to the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans Market on September 23rd for a day of pet-friendly fun, including: - Pet parade at 10:00AM - Costume Contest at 10:30 AM - Pet food donation drive for the Riverbend Pet Food Pantry - Pet-related booths: merchandise vendors, charities and services - Adopt-A-Thon
Does anyone know Barbara Murphy from Godfrey? She lost her wallet at the market today and we have it safe and sound. She can call 463–1016 to retrieve it 😃
Watermelons & cantaloupe are now in season!!! Today you'll also enjoy multiple performances by Blaque Berry Puppets and Riverbend Youth Theatre - it's a beautiful day to come down to the Market! ☀️