Monday is Pink Out Day at the market. Join Marsh Regional Blood Center and donate for a cause!
MON, OCT 5 AT 10:00 AM EDT
Pink Out Day Blood Drive
#FacesOfTheFarm is back again this week, and this time we're highlighting Blue Ridge Gemstone Jewelry!
Blue Ridge Gemstone Jewelry began as two old guys having a blast exploring the mountains of North Carolina. Many adventures later, Charlie and Johnny decided to learn how to cut the rough gemstones that they had been slowly accumulating. Several skinned knuckles later, the idea for Blue Ridge Gemstone Jewelry was born.
In the beginning, it was not uncommon to find Linda, Johnny, Michelle, Jennifer and Darcy gathered around the kitchen table working on their beaded creations. Blue Ridge has grown to offer many products including beaded necklaces and earrings, leather bracelets, wooden earrings and wire wrapped trees of life.
Currently, you can find Blue Ridge at the Kingsport Farmers Market on Saturdays through the end of October. Follow them on social media (Facebook and Instagram) to see their latest creations or drop by on Saturday!
Come visit us on this cool morning and check out some great produce, treats and crafts! We will continue Wednesday’s through the end of October.
A great morning to shop with us!!
We’re here rain or shine! Come by and see us today!
Our October newsletter just went out! You can sign up to receive it directly to your email inbox via kingsportfarmersmarket.org. - https://mailchi.mp/kingsporttn/kfm-october2020
It's time for #FacesOfTheFarm once again! This week, we're taking a closer look at a longtime market favorite, The Fig Lady.
Kathy and Jon Waldo have been growing figs at their farm in Jonesborough since 1998. They grow their own heirloom variety of brown turkey figs. This variety was brought to Kingsport in the 1940’s by Kathy’s family, and many of the fig trees in Kingsport were cloned from the same tree. They currently have 18 producing trees. The Fig Lady has been selling figs and fig related foods at the Kingsport Farmer’s Market since 2007!
Don’t forget we are still open on Wednesday’s through the end of October. Come by and see us on this beautiful morning!
Looking for Halloween treats?
Anissa Lyttle
October 5 at 1:12 PM ·
Its Halloween Cookie Kit time! Each kit has 15 cookies, 3 frostings, 2 kinds of sprinkles, and eyes and embellishments. Kits are $20 and need to be ordered for pick up on October 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, or 30. Pick ups will be at farmers market or a location convenient to buyer.
Each buyer gets one entry to nominate the school of their choice to be entered in a drawing for treats for teachers! The number of schools selected depends on the number of kits sold.
Beautiful and sunny fall morning at the market! Come see us for your fall decor and goodies. Don’t forget to stock up on your meats for winter!
Put your pumpkin carving (and decorating) skills to the test at the Kingsport Farmers Market this October! We know you'll be carving them anyway for Halloween—why not win a prize in the meantime?
SAT, OCT 24 AT 8:00 AM EDT
Pumpkin Carving Contest
SAT, OCT 24 AT 8:00 AM EDT
Pumpkin Carving Contest
It's #NationalFarmersDay today, but we're thankful for our farmers every single day. If you've eaten today, thank a farmer!
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
October 12 at 8:19 AM ·
From the clothes on our back to the food on the table ... it's because of a farmer. Thank you! #NationalFarmersDay
Carving pumpkins for Halloween? Enter KFM's Pumpkin Carving Contest for a chance to win tickets to @downtownkingsport's Drive-in Movie Night and a $25 gift card!
Get your pumpkin to the market this Saturday, October 24 to enter. We have two categories: Best Carved Pumpkin and Best Decorated Pumpkin! Drop off begins at 8 a.m., and we'll start judging at 11. Please pick up your pumpkin by noon.
Another beautiful fall morning in downtown Kingsport! Come visit us. We’re here on Wednesday mornings through October.
Carving a pumpkin for Halloween this week? Bring it by the market this Saturday, and you may just win a prize!
SAT, OCT 24 AT 8:00 AM EDT
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Today is our last Wednesday for the season so drop by and see us. Thanks for supporting your local farmers market!
Thanks to our pumpkin judges today Darrell Duncan, Lynn Tully and and Kathy Waldo!
Darrell Duncan
October 24 at 11:52 AM ·
Punkin Duncan, judging pumpkins at the Farmers Market, with Chanya Lynn Tully and Kristie Breeding Leonard. Look at the excitement of one of the winners. Congratulations Much Fun!
We had so many great pumpkins in our contest today! Thanks to all that participated. Congrats to Frank for winning best carved pumpkin and Paula for best decorated pumpkin. We can’t wait to do it again next season! Special thanks to Downtown Kingsport Association for the Drive-In movie passes for the winners!
Are you awake this morning? Then come by and see us at the market. Don’t forget we have our pumpkin contest going on. Be sure to drop off that decorated or carved pumpkin and be entered for a prize.
As our 2020 season starts to wind down for the year, we wanted to take a moment to say a big ol' thank you to everyone who has made this season a success.
Amid a global pandemic, farmers markets—like all businesses—have been required to adapt operations for the communities that depend on them. The Kingsport Farmers Market was no different. Though our season began a little later than usual, this year has proven the resilience of KFM vendors, especially our local farmers. But through it all, both vendors and customers alike adapted to new guidelines meant to protect everyone who comes to the market.
With the support of the Kingsport community, the farmers market has had a great year. There's never been a better time to shop local! The market will continue on Saturdays through the end of November, and keep an eye out for our vendor-organized Christmas Craft Show on December 5 to wrap up the season.
Happy Halloween from your local farmers market. We have vendors in costume and even a few treats for the kiddos. Come out and have a little fun with us today. The first 3 customers that visits Karen and Caroline in the kiosk to say trick or treat gets a free farmers market tote bag!
We're very excited to see one of this season's new vendors in a pop-up shop downtown! If you've been admiring one of those beautiful woven bags by Petronella's Designs, stop by today to pick one up. Be sure to check out the rest of her offerings!
Downtown Kingsport Association
November 4 at 4:08 PM ·
Welcome Petronella's Designs to #DowntownKingsport! Offering very unique, hand-made items, be sure to stop by during her pop-up shop GRAND OPENING tomorrow from 10am-8pm - everything will be 10% off for the day.
Located at 217 Broad St., Ste 100 (across from Boomtown & Co.)
On the hunt for some holiday tips and tricks? Learn some yummy recipes, how to use your turkey leftovers, and some holiday budget tips!
UT Extension Sullivan County
November 13 at 2:59 PM ·
Take a look at the TNCEP Newsletter for November for some helpful holiday tips and tasty recipes!
Our vendor-organized Christmas Craft Show is next week! Support local businesses and pick up a few wonderful holiday gifts along the way 🎁
SAT, DEC 5 AT 6:30 AM EST
Christmas Craft Show
SAT, DEC 5 AT 6:30 AM EST
Christmas Craft Show
Calling all SNAP users! Please fill out this short survey from Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council about a program they're hoping to begin next year that would include the Kingsport Farmers Market.
DOCS.GOOGLE.COM
SNAP Produce Prescription Survey
Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council
February 5 at 3:45 PM ·
Do you receive SNAP/EBT/Food stamp benefits and live in Northeast TN or Southwest VA? We want your feedback on a potential Produce Prescription Program! We are applying for a grant to help us launch a fruit and vegetable prescription program for SNAP recipients. The program would launch in 2022, if we get the funding. Your feedback will help us to craft the grant proposal and make sure the program is accessible as possible. Please share this link!
https://forms.gle/bC4yrWhj1uy5P7rt7
Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council
February 5 at 3:45 PM ·
Do you receive SNAP/EBT/Food stamp benefits and live in Northeast TN or Southwest VA? We want your feedback on a potential Produce Prescription Program! We are applying for a grant to help us launch a fruit and vegetable prescription program for SNAP recipients. The program would launch in 2022, if we get the funding. Your feedback will help us to craft the grant proposal and make sure the program is accessible as possible. Please share this link!
https://forms.gle/bC4yrWhj1uy5P7rt7
It's official. Vendor applications for our 2021 season open on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19!
We are so excited to hear from you, and to get started on this year's market. Please keep in mind that at this time, we are planning to follow the same COVID-19 protocols that we had in place last season.
To learn how to apply, please visit https://kingsportfarmersmarket.org/vendors/. Take time to review our 2021 Vendor Handbook, linked on that page—it'll tell you everything you need to know about applying, permits, etc. Then, when the day comes, you'll be ready to fill out your application!
We've had a few questions about it so far, so we wanted to share this message publicly. Vendor applications for our 2021 season are on the way! Please keep an eye on our page or kingsportfarmersmarket.org for an update very soon.
Are you a SNAP user? Take this quick survey to help with a program that would include the Kingsport Farmers Market!
DOCS.GOOGLE.COM
SNAP Produce Prescription Survey
It's true! You can fill out your application now at kingsportfarmersmarket.org/vendors/
TIMESNEWS.NET
Kingsport Farmers Market accepting vendor applications
Did you hear? Our 2021 vendor applications open tomorrow! Be sure to share with friends who might be interested 🌽🍅🥕
Kingsport Farmers Market
February 17 at 9:17 AM ·
It's official. Vendor applications for our 2021 season open on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19!
We are so excited to hear from you, and to get started on this year's market. Please keep in mind that at this time, we are planning to follow the same COVID-19 protocols that we had in place last season.
To learn how to apply, please visit https://kingsportfarmersmarket.org/vendors/. Take time to review our 2021 Vendor Handbook, linked on that page—it'll tell you everything you need to know about applying, permits, etc. Then, when the day comes, you'll be ready to fill out your application!