East Side Farmers' Market

05/18/2013

To this date, we still do not have enough vendors to warrent opening the ESFM this season!

I sent out a mass mailing asking vendors to sign up not later than May 20, if they planned to participate. If we do not get enougn vendors signing up by that date, we will not open the market this season. I will provide an update after May 20.

05/18/2013

03/15/2013

Hi Everybody,

Finally we are revving up for the 2nd season of the farmers' market on the east side of Iowa City. I will send out more information next week. I just want you to know that we are planning to give it another try!

Community members, are you ready to come out to support your local vendors of fresh produce, arts, crafts, etc? And producers are you ready to bring out great items to share with east side and other community members?

We welcome any ideas or feed back you may have.

Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Ethel

10/13/2012

Due to current and predicted weather conditions, and the early frost wiping out many produce crops, the ESFM will close early this year. We were scheduled to run until the end of this month, but it is not working out that way. We will shut down as of 10/7, and will restart early next May. I will keep all informed. In the meantime if you have suggestions, questions or want to meet with us a few times to help plan and organize for next year, please let me know.

Thanks for all of your support in our first endeavor, and we look forward to hearing from and/or seeing you in the near future!

09/27/2012

Remember!! James Kennedy and Friends will play some Jazz as only JK&F can. They will play from 11:30 to 1:30 this Sunday, September 30 at ESFM. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and hang out with them. Also the market still has fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts. The vendors look forward to seeing you as well.

On behalf of the Vendors, I want to thank you for your continued support! We are only opened a few more Sundays this season, but will reopen next May.

09/22/2012

Listen Up!! The Electric Kool-Aid Trio will be playing at the ESFM Sunday, Sept 23 - 11:30AM to 1:30 PM and James Kennedy and Friends will play at the same time on Sunday, Sept. 30. Come out and listen to them (bring your lawn chairs).

Also as you know your favorite vendors will be there offering fall produce (which includes squash, broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc) Also your favorite baked goods such as: kolaches, apple and cherry pies breads and more. And don't forget about your favorite crafts including break away collars for your pets, pet beds and jewelry and pottery.

Come out and joins us for music food and fun. We look forward to seeing you there. We are opened from 10AM to 2PM. until October 28.

09/01/2012

As you know, the market was rained out last Sunday. This coming Sunday the weather is supposed to be great, so we will be back offering the fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts you seek each Sunday. We will also have an artist who has prints available, and is available to take special orders for you. Come out and check us out between 10 AM & 2 PM.

Also starting mid September, James Kennedy & Friends and the Electric Kool-Aid Trio will offer music for us. I will keep you posted.

08/19/2012

Just a reminder that the ESFM market will be opened from
10 AM to 2 PM tomorrow. Come out and join us. The weather is going to be great, a high of 74. The nice weather will allow you to enjoy browsing and visiting with your favorite vendors without rushing because of the heat or rain.

Also there will be live music at the Sunday markets in September and October. Keep checking this page for names of performing artist.

The vendors and I look forward to see all of you tomorrow.

08/05/2012

Remember the ESFM is open tomorrow from 10am - 2pm. I was just informed that kolaches are being prepared right now for the market tomorrow. If you haven't tried them, you don't know what you are missing. In addition to the produce you have been getting, we will have honey dew melons, watermelons, and cantaloupe. The arts and crafts continue to expand. Come out and join us. The weather is going to be great for a change.

07/28/2012

Just a reminder! Some of you came out last Sunday after the Sweet Corn and Tomatoes were sold out. We will have an additional farmer tomorrow who will also have Tomatoes, Melons, and Sweet Corn in addition to other fresh produce. And as always, you will find your favorite baked goods, art, crafts and more.

The weather will be much better than the past few weeks, so come out, bring the kids and enjoy the outside, while exploring all of the local goods that are prepared for you. If you have outside games such as volleyball, bad-mitten, kites, etc, feel free to bring them and use the wide open space for some family fun.

07/24/2012

The Sweet Corn and Melons were a big hit at the market last Sunday. There will be more of those in addition to other fresh produce, baked goods, art, crafts and BBQ by L & J. Come and check us out; we are open from 10 -2 every Sunday. We have canceled Fridays until the weather cools down a bit.

07/06/2012

Please note: Due to extreme heat at the time we meet on Fridays, we are canceling the Friday market until further notice.

Also remember that Iowa vegetables, and SWEET CORN, are ready! And the BBQ House will be back at the market starting this Sunday offering pulled pork and beef, brats and hot dogs! In addition JAMES KENNEDY will offer folk music from 11:30 to 1:30.

Come on out and listen to James, have a BBQ sandwich while choosing your fresh Iowa grown produce, homemade baked goods and crafts.