Music by Russell Franek, Jewelry, Art and Fine Crafts, Handmade Natural Soaps, Local Produce and Artisan Foods at August 12 Riverwalk Market Fair
Music by 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 August 12 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 early summer produce including fresh-picked romaine, green and red butter lettuce, Swiss chard, arugula, kale, kohlrabi, fennel, rhubarb, spinach, radishes, green onions, garlic scapes, peas, potatoes, zucchini, cilantro, broccoli, and herbs, as well as local soil-grown tomatoes, 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.
Wood hand-crafted home accessories, jewelry, fiber art, watercolor paintings, photography, glass art, 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 Farmer: Sogn Velley Farm
Tim Mahle and his partner Jody Britz farm in Cannon Falls, more precisely Sogn Valley. They sell almost anything you can grow; specializing in tomatoes, strawberries, and potatoes. The farms vegetables are grown without chemicals and are grown organically although not yet certified. The website for Sogn Valley Farm is www.sognvvalley.com
Featured Artist: Idlewilde
Cheryl is a new vendor to Riverwalk Market Fair in 2017 and she makes artisan soy candles with hand-crafted fragrances. The fragrances are true and strong, clean burning, and all natural. If you’d like to see some of her craft go to http://idlewildefragrance.myfreesites.net/ or come down to the market!
Vendors are Needed at Riverwalk Market Fair
We are always looking for high quality farms, artisan foods, and artists as vendors for the Riverwalk Market Fair. If you fill that description, please go to www.riverwalkmarketfair.org and click on “Become a Vendor”. From there you can find applications for the 2017 season. If you have questions email manager@riverwalkmarketfair.org
Russell Franek to play August 12 at Riverwalk Market Fair
Russell, a Northfield area native, will be playing his guitar and singing classic rock, southern rock, and country music this Saturday. He has a few different bands that he is a part of including his new solo project Harley & the Butcher plus the 8th Street Band. http://www.the8thstreetband.com
About Riverwalk Market Fair
Riverwalk Market Fair is an open-air market located on Bridge Square in historic downtown Northfield. This one-of-a-kind European-style market is open Saturdays from June through October. Each Saturday features a different combination of sustainably grown produce from local farmers, artisan foods, seasonal flowers and a juried selection of the region’s top art and fine crafts including ceramics, art works, prints, wood working, fused glass, textiles, wearable art and hand-crafted jewelry. For more information, visit Riverwalk Market Fair at www.RiverwalkMarketFair.org.
Vendors for this week:
Artists –
Seams Knotty
Cannon River Bowl & Spoon
Zach Stadler Photography
Brad’s Woodworking
Bumbleberry Stitch
Vagabond Cafe
Wheelie Awesome Natural Products
Angie’s Accessories
Trinket Foundry
Wolcott Art
Prairie Creek Pottery
Emergent Visions
BP Art
Red Sky Beads
Essentials by Tracie
Idlewilde
Dale’s Funky Glass
Di’s Dangles
Farmer/Food –
Pheng Yang Produce
Naturals by Melissa
Season Flowers
Mississippi Hills Produce
Ruf Acres Farm
Groundwire Coffee
Crack of Dawn Bakehouse
Sogn Valley Produce
Martha’s Eats & Treats
Rebecca’s Greek Kouzina
Kris Cupcakes
Groveland Confections
Youth Booth –
Forest Allen
