Fresh local produce and artisan foods. Check out the areas finest arts and crafts – all at the Riverwalk Market Fair, Saturdays June – October from 9am to 1pm, rain or shine. Takes place in the Historic Downtown Northfield’s Bridge Square!
Music by Matt Arthur, fresh local produce and artisan foods, and the area’s finest art and craft, all at Riverwalk Market Fair, Saturday, September 29 from 9 am to 1 pm, rain or shine, in historic downtown Northfield’s Bridge Square.
Seasonal Produce from Local Farmers, Artisan Foods, Art and Fine Craft
Local farmers have late summer produce such as tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, apples, green beans, snow peas, radishes, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, Asian and head cabbage, kohlrabi, cucumber, kale, potatoes, green peppers, sweet peppers, beets, onions, carrots and herbs, as well as honey, flower bouquets, and handmade natural soaps.
Artisan foods include fresh-baked breads, delicious sweet and savory pastries, cookies and cupcakes, baklava, jams and jellies, shaved ice, and locally roasted coffee.
Pottery, wood hand-crafted home accessories, fused glass, photography, jewelry, painting, and fiber art are among the fine art and fine craft for sale. All art and fine craft is original work, designed and created by the artists.
Featured Farmer/Food: Treats by T
The Hirman’s started making their ghost pepper sauce in 2012 and have added a few other items. Their list of products includes a handful of salt seasoning mixes, dog treats, and smoked peach Fair, but people who have tasted their products fall in love! habanero jam. Treat’s by T’s best seller is there Ghost Pepper Sauce that is both hot and sweet; a perfect combination of both. This is their first year being a vendor at the Riverwalk Market
Music on September 29th from Matt Arthur
Matt Arthur is a talented musician who currently lives and performs in Northfield. His voice calls to mind Johnny Cash, John Darnielle, and Nick Cave.
Matt’s influences with his music range from Neil Young to Bob Dylan, and even the Rolling Stones. He’ll be playing from 9 am to 1 pm on Bridge Square in Northfield
Music from Russell Franek; fresh local produce and artisan foods, the area’s finest art and crafts, and the Northfield Public Library Book Bike, all at Riverwalk Market Fair, Saturday September 15 from 9 am to 1 pm, rain or shine, in historic downtown Northfield’s Bridge Square.
Seasonal Produce from Local Farmers, Artisan Foods, Art and Fine Crafts
Local farmers have summer produce including tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, green peppers, sweet peppers, eggplant, patty pan squash, romaine, green and red butter lettuce, cabbage, Swiss chard, arugula, kale, kohlrabi, fennel, snow peas, spinach, radishes, green onions, potatoes, cilantro, broccoli, apples, and herbs, as well as flower and handmade natural soaps.
Artisan foods include fresh-baked breads, delicious sweet and savory pastries, cookies and cupcakes, jams and jellies, and locally roasted coffee.
Jewelry, fiber art, watercolor paintings, photography, glass art, wood-working, and pottery are among the fine art and fine crafts for sale. All art and fine crafts are original work, designed and created by the artists.
For a complete list of the vendors scheduled for this Saturday visit www.RiverwalkMarketFair.org.
Featured Farmers: Chromatic Catering
Gwen Anderson, from right here in Northfield, has had a great first year as a vendor. Her paella is made with all locally sourced ingredients from the Northfield and surrounding areas make her stand a hit every time she’s there. Gwen starts the day by making a breakfast type paella with bacon, sausage, and optional duck egg topping. After that is devoured she moves on to a brunch type paella with local sausage, braised turkey, and locally-grown shrimp as a optional topping. Each plate has the option of being made gluten-free and vegan topping options as well. Get their early on Saturday to gobble up a plate of Gwen’s delicious offerings! 
Featured Artist: Kids for Thought
Charlotte Babler, author and publisher, is back at the Riverwalk Market Fair for the 2018 season. She has written and published eleven children books thus far and they range in topics from; I Wonder a series all about wondering thoughts for kids, Gilbert and Tootie Make Soup, Moms Stew, plus three books all about spring, autumn, and winter. Charlotte also has done pre-school curriculum; perfect for in-home child care providers.
Stop down to the Kids for Thought vendor booth on Saturday and take a look at all of her wonderful books.
Music on September 15th from Russell Franek
Northfield raised, Russell Franek, will be performing on Saturday September 15, 2018 at the Riverwalk Market Fair. Russell is known for his great guitar playing, soulful sounding voice, and people really enjoy the music he plays. He’s also a part of two other bands; Harley and the Butcher and The 8th Street Band.
Riverwalk Market Fair hours:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rain or Shine.
Every Saturday from
June 2 - October 20, 2018
Except September 8, 2018
Downtown Northfield, Minnesota
On Bridge Square located at Division Street and 4th Street.
