Indie Business Network members have great online businesses as you know, and they also have some great retail stores and studio locations. But you may not know that many of them also sell their products at local farmer's markets nationwide. If you have never been to a local farmer's market, you are missing out on a local treasure. There is always an assortment of locally produced goods including things like artisan foods, handmade soaps, jewelry, and so much more. Frequently, especially in the fall, farmer's markets feature live entertainment as well.
No matter where you are, there are bound to be at least a few markets that the the locals know to be the best around. Here are a few our members say you should not miss.
(These markets have incorporated protocols to account for COVID-19. Check their Facebook pages for details, along with updates to hours and so forth.
Favorite Farmer's Markets!
The Dallas Farmer‘s Market (GA)
Recommended by Trisha Strumsky of The Southern Flame.
Recommended by Kayla Fioravanti of Ology Essentials.
Canterbury Farmer‘s Market (NH)
Recommended by Marie Davis of Hazel Moon Botanicals.
Rockford City Farmer's Market (IL)
Loved by Jan Brumagin of the Pewter Dragonfly.
Marietta Square Farmer's Market (GA)
Loved by Princitis Elliott of Scentivity Soap Co.
Loved by Ciara Fritsch of Pure Body Nantucket.
Boulder County Farmer‘s Markets (CO)
Shared by Cindy Jones of Colorado Aromatics.
Melbourne Market Riverview (FL)
Shared by IBN Team member Jennifer Smith.
Hendersonville Farmer‘s Market (NC)
Shared by Kimberly Morlen of My Real Earth.
By the way, you'll have a better shopping experience a your local farmer's market if you first equip yourself with these farmer's market etiquette tips.
Questions for discussion and sharing
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