Idaho Falls Farmers' Market: The Perfect Way to Support Local Producers
Celebrate the new summer season by taking a visit to the Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market. It’s fully re-opening Saturday June 6th and then will be open every Saturday until the end of October from 9 am to 1 pm.
Brief History
Besides having incredible local vendors, the Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market is a historical event that has been happening every year since 1988. The Idaho Falls' Farmers Market was originally known as the Growers' Market of Idaho Falls. It bounced around different locations until it settled in the KeyBank parking lot on Broadway. The Growers' Market stayed there for about 20 years. Back in 2017, the market joined with the artisan market and worked with the city to establish a new location along Memorial Drive. Closing Memorial Drive every Saturday morning has allowed the market to grow even larger and incorporate more vendors. The market is the perfect place for buyers who want to be able to talk directly to producers. Click here to find out how to get to the Idaho Falls Farmers' Market located along the beautiful river walkway.
The Vendors
The Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market is a fun open-air market where local farmers and artists sell anything from home-baked goods to cozy blankets to handmade artwork. The market is sure to have something that appeals to everyone. Click here to see this year’s full list of vendors. Below are a few of my favorite vendors that I suggest you go check out this summer.
Savory & Sweet
For the Foodies:
Donuts, Cotton Candy, & Drinks!
Sugared Moose Mini Donuts
This is an awesome local family that has created their own donut truck. They make fresh hot donuts and then you choose your toppings. Their toppings include the basics like cinnamon & sugar, to donuts with a more local flair like huckleberry powdered sugar. They actually have a permanent location at 570 E. Anderson, Idaho Falls, so if you can't wait until Saturday to get yourselves some yummy mini donuts check out their Facebook page to see their hours.
Mexican Style Corn-on-the-Cob
Sergio's Delights
Sergio's Delights is a local food truck located at 475 River Parkway, Idaho Falls. They sell mangos, fruit cocktail, and delicious Mexican corn-on-the-cob. While you walk around the farmers' market be sure to stop by and grab some corn. If you haven't tried Mexican corn-on-the-cob yet, Sergio's Delights is the perfect place to try it. Corn-on-the-cob is delicious by itself, but it paired with cotija cheese and chili powder...yum!
A Secret Family Recipe
Marshall Homemade Pies
The Marshalls have been making delicious homemade pies for several generations. They use a secret family recipe to bake their delicious pies. At the farmers' market they sell pies that are 4" or 9" in diameter. Their filling options include pecan, cherry, apple, and more. Each pie is handcrafted by Zach Marshall. So come grab a pie for your family or get a cute personal pie for yourself.
Fresh Produce
For the Agricultural Enthusiasts
Microgreens
Lucky Seven Farms
Located in Roberts, Idaho, Lucky Seven Farms grows a variety of microgreens, garden vegetables, and raises free-range chickens. This local farm offers so much. You can buy fresh produce and microgreens directly through them or you can buy starter plants from them. If you are interested in starting your own garden but need a bit of support, Lucky Seven Farms are the people to talk to.
Cucumbers, Onions, Squash & More
Bloomin' Acres
This family-owned farm is a 2-acre farm located in Shelley, Idaho. They grow a variety of vegetables including cucumbers, onions, squash, peppers, and pumpkins. They have a greenhouse where they grow different vegetable and flower starts. If that's not enough, they also sell their own delicious homemade jams.
A Little of Everything
Wheeler Farms Blackfoot
Wheeler Farms Blackfoot sells a little of everything. Their farm is located in Blackfoot, Idaho. They sell peas, carrots, radishes, spinach, rutabagas, lettuce, beets, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. Wheeler Produce has been farming for over 20 years and continually sells quality fresh produce, so check them out next time you visit Idaho Falls Farmers' Market.
Hand-made Originals
For the Artists
Laser Engraved Decor
Homeberries Handmade
All artists in the Idaho Falls Farmers' Market offer unique and one-of-a-kind artworks, and Homeberries Handmade is no exception. They use a laser engraver to create stunning decorations. They specialize in designing items that have a modern farmhouse flair. Check out their stand in the market to see if you'd like to order a customized design.
Handmade Goats Milk Soaps
Whatever Floats Your Goat
There are a lot of big-brand beauty and skin-care companies, so it's always exciting to find a local quality company. Whatever Floats Your Goat creates amazing handmade soaps, body butters, lotions, scrubs, and bath bombs. Something that sets this local artist apart is their use of raw goat's milk, moisturizing oils, botanicals, natural clays, and essential / fragrance oils to make their beautiful body care products.
Knit & Crochet Baby Items
Two Hens and a Chick
Two Hens and a Chick is a fun company based out of Idaho Falls that knits and crochets baby items and other accessories. Their original patterns and designs would make the perfect baby shower gift. Check them out at the Farmers' Market and see what their latest designs are.
With over 75+ vendors signed up for this 2020 season, there is quite the selection to choose from! The Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market website has provided an interactive map to help you find exactly where your favorite vendors are located. Check it out here.
Many of the Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market vendors actually cater parties and weddings. So if you are looking for some potential caterers, the farmers’ market could be the perfect place to go do some sampling. Most vendors will have business cards for you to take, so if you find some really delicious food or an artist you don’t want to forget, grab a business card so you can get in contact with them later. The Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market website actually has all of their vendors' contact information listed on their site, so there’s no need to stress if you forgot to grab a business card or accidentally misplaced it. Simply click this link to find the contact information for each 2020 vendor.
If you are interested in becoming an Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market vendor yourself, there are a few requirements. The farmers' market accepts 3 categories of vendors including agricultural, artisan, and food vendors. They have some specific requirements for each category and there is an annual membership fee. Find more details on their website.
Go Support!
Shopping at the farmers’ market can help you buy fresh produce, but even better is it gives you an opportunity to support local producers. Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has hit small local businesses the worst. If you are looking for a way to support the community, shopping at the Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market is a great way to support! Check out their Facebook page for the latest news.
Who is your favorite Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market vendor that everyone needs to go check out this year?
About the author
Alyssa Higginson
Alyssa Higginson grew up in Idaho Falls. She is currently attending Brigham Young Univerisity studying elementary education. Alyssa loves baking, listening to music, spending time with her husband, and her hometown of Idaho Falls.