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Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market & Artists' Alley

Producer-Only Market Sponsored by:
Downtown Bloomington Association, with support from Heartland Local Food Network
"WE SELL ONLY WHAT WE GROW!"

The 2012 season runs from May 12 through October 27, with an indoor Thanksgiving Market on November 17.

For the latest news about what you will find at the Farmers' Market on any given Saturday, check out our Facebook page. Most of our vendors also have Facebook pages. It's a great way to keep up with the very latest!

We are open every Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. until noon.
On the Square in Historic Downtown Bloomington (Main & Jefferson)

2012 Farmers' Market Poster- Graphic Design by Gemma Billings

Market Now Accepts Debit, Credit, and Link Cards

You can now use your credit, debit, or Link card to buy farmers' market tokens -- which you can use to buy products at the market. They're also great fun and make awesome gifts!

Get more information at our Token Booth under the RED TENT at the intersection of Main and Jefferson.

GIVE OUR WOODEN FARMERS' MARKET TOKENS A TRY . . . YOU'LL LIKE 'EM!

This program was made possible with support from:

ALSO, many thanks to State Farm Insurance Companies for their assistance with street closure each week! They are definitely a GOOD NEIGHBOR to the Farmers' Market!

ALL-NEW!!!

Do you want to know what products will be at the Market, who is producing them, and when they will arrive?

Check out the all-new product search at the top of the page! Click on the product search link and it will take you to a product search engine that will tell you what you need to know.

COMING SOON!

A market map! Once, you've figured out who is selling what and when, there will be a map to help you locate the vendor and the product. Stay tuned!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

In the following areas:

Set-up at 6:30 am
Tear-down at 11:45 am
Dispensing tokens
Using the point-of-sale machine
Learn vendor products
Sub for vendors when needed
Provide market and downtown information

If you are interested in learning more and assisting in one or more of these areas, call the Downtown Bloomington Association office: 309.829.9599 and/or send Marisa Brooks an e-mail at: marketing@downtownbloomington.org.

INDOOR WINTER FARMERS' MARKET

Final Market- Saturday, April 21

The all-new Indoor Winter Farmers' Market opened Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the McLean County Museum of History, located at 200 N. Main St., in downtown Bloomington.

Hours for the Market are: 10 am - 12 pm. Admission to the Museum during this time is FREE. The Winter Farmers' Market will occur every third Saturday through April. Meats, eggs, produce, herbs, baked goods, flours, cornmeal, and more will be available for purchase on the front lawn and in the lower level of the Museum.

For a complete listing of available foods for the final market, visit our Facebook page- www.facebook.com/downtownbloomingtonfarmersmarket.

Indoor Winter Farmers' Market Musician Schedule:

4/21- Big If

LINK, Credit, and Debit Cards will be accepted. Visit our table on the front lawn to learn more!

FREE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE FOR FARMERS' MARKET CUSTOMERS AT THESE SUPPORTING BUSINESSES:

museum

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Radishes by Gemma Billings

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Caroline's Market to Menu Blog

Our farmers specialize in the best of both old and new varieties of fruits and veggies. All of our farmers are happy to tell you more about the unique characteristics of the produce they offer.

WE ALWAYS OFFER A VARIETY OF ORGANIC & CHEMICAL-FREE PRODUCE.

FARM BLOGS

Market to Menu Blog
Basil's Harvest Blog
Epiphany Farms Blog
Prairie Fruits Farm Blog
PrairiErthBlog

Senior Honey Blog

ARTIST BLOG

Dep-Art Gallery

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