Chapin Downtown Farmer's Market

09/22/2025

Very excited to announce that Jim Graddick will be performing at our final market of the season! Mark your calendars!

Oct 11th
9am - 12pm

Hope to see y'all there!

09/12/2025

🌿 Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market: Your Saturday Morning Spot for Local Flavor & Community! 🌿

Looking for something fresh, fun, and family‑friendly to kick off your Saturday morning? Come join us at the Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market! It’s a community gem full of local vendors, goodies, and good vibes. Here’s the scoop:

📍 Where & When

Held in downtown Chapin, in the 100 block of Clark Street (the Clark St. mural parking lot)

Season runs from May through October

Market days are the second Saturdays of each month, typically 9:00 AM to around noon depending on the event.

🛍️ What to Expect

Fresh local produce, meats, dairy — right from farmers and growers in the area.

Artisan goods — think handmade soaps, woodcrafts, candles, jewelry, etc.

Food & Coffee — yummy breakfast treats and hot coffee are usually present.

Community & Family Activities- A bounce house and family friendly vendors

Dog friendly (on leash) and very welcoming to visitors of all ages.
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💚 Why It’s Special

It supports local farmers, artisans, and makers — buying here helps keep dollars in the community while getting fresh, often seasonal goods.

It’s more than shopping — it’s a chance to connect with neighbors, listen to local musicians, learn something new (like a gardening or health demo), and enjoy the ambiance of downtown Chapin.

Offers an enjoyable alternative for weekend plans — a charming, relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning.

⚠️ Tips for Visiting

Arrive earlier for the best selection. Popular items go fast, especially produce.

Bring cash and reusable bags. Some vendors may not take cards, or may prefer cash for smaller purchases.

Dress for the weather — shade is limited, so hats/sunscreen are helpful in summer.

Parking is available at the Clark Street mural lot; expect some traffic because it rolls with neighboring downtown activity.

09/03/2025

🌽✨ Meet Our New Volunteer Market Manager! ✨🌽

We’re excited to introduce Cynthia Shepard as the Volunteer Market Manager for the remainder of the Chapin Downtown Farmers Market season! 🎉

With a passion for local food, community, and supporting small businesses, Cynthia is stepping up to help keep our market running smoothly each week. From coordinating vendors to making sure every Saturday feels welcoming and fun, they’ll be your go-to person on market days!

Be sure to stop by and say hello 👋 — and don’t forget to thank Cynthia for volunteering their time to help make the Chapin market the heart of our downtown.

🗓️ Join us every Second Saturday at the Chapin Downtown Farmers Market. Let’s finish the season strong together!

08/07/2025

So excited to have Em & Olive back to the Market on Saturday. See you on Clark Street at 9:00 am!

09/10/2022

Farmers market is canceled for September. We will be back in October!

08/13/2022

Twenty minutes until market close! Such a beautiful August day.

08/12/2022

Thanks to a generous sponsorship by Texchine. Shred360 will be providing services for the Town of Chapin to host a free shred event for the public. Although the service is free we are asking participants to donate school supplies to help support Chapin We Care Center clients. The event will be held from 10:00- 12:00 and those interested in participating are asked to enter from East Boundary and turn on Beaufort Street. Remember Clark street will be blocked for the Chapin Downtown Farmers Market.

06/05/2022

Look out for South Bend Winery at future markets but seems like you might need to check them out sooner if you want to get your hands on their cotton candy moscato. 🍷

We decided to try making Cotton Candy Moscato and so glad we did because half the inventory is already gone since yesterday! We’re working on making more but it’ll be about 4 months to let the moscato age….it’ll be worth it❤️❤️❤️