August raffle - support the market; win great prizes!
The beautiful Yuba Boda Boda cargo bike you could win! Donated by Perennial Cycle, valued at $1600.
We’ve drawn winners for our August raffle – many, many thanks to our generous supporters for their donations, and to all of those that bought tickets!
Prize #1: a Yuba Boda Boda cargo bike. Donated by Perennial Cycle, valued at $1600. Winner: Eileen O’Connell.
#2: a Weber Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill. Donated by Nicollet Ace Hardware; $400. Winner: Michelle Steffen.
#3 & 4: each a market basket of goodies donated by market vendors ($300 each)*. Winner #3: Matt Markese. Winner #4: Julian White.
#5: a 10 class pass to Up Yoga ($150). Winner: Robyn Anderson.
#6: a $100 gift certificate to Xavi Restaurant. Winner: Charles B.
#7: a $50 gift certificate to Saint Dinette. Winner: Laura Meyer.
#8: a $25 gift certificate to Sun Street Breads. Winner: Kari B.
Market items were donated by: Ames Farm, Auntie Annie’s Fields, Big River Farms, Bogart’s Doughnuts, Bodylish, Clover Bee, Davidson’s Farm, Go Glam Household Goods, Havlicek Orchard, HeathGlen Farm, Johnson Family Pastures, Jules Loft, Love Tree Farmstead, Mary Dirty Face Farm, Nokomis Knitting Company, Northern Fires Pizza, Patti’s Granola, Peter’s Pumpkins & Carmen’s Corn, Red Clover Herbal, Rushfeldt Apiaries, Singing Hills, Sunday Best Chocolate, TBSP Waffles, Tokelau Coffee, UMSF Preserves, Universal Pants, Uproot Farm, Wicked Tarts, & Wyrd Sisters.
Rootenanny concert: Saturday, July 29th!
Join friends, neighbors, and fellow farmers market enthusiasts in the parking lot of Nicollet Ace Hardware on Saturday, July 29th for our 2nd annual Rootenanny concert! Dance the summer night away to tunes from the amazing Afro-Latin band Malamanya, and bluegrass from No Man's String Band. The event runs from 6 - 10pm and features music, beer from Bent Paddle Brewing Co., and family fun.
Purchase tickets ahead of time for $15 (adult) or $5 (kid 12 & under). Adult door price is $18. Tickets are available online here, or in person at the Fulton, Kingfield, & Nokomis Farmers Markets, and at Nicollet Ace Hardware. Proceeds support the farmers markets that you love. Celebrate local food and community with a fun night out and know that your support is essential for the continuation of your neighborhood market!
Many thanks to Nicollet Ace Hardware, Blackbird Cafe, Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Lake Harriet Veterinary, and the Augustine Team for their support of this event.
Now Hiring: Assistant Market Manager(s) (updated)
This position has now been filled.
We are now hiring for our Assistant Market Manager position(s) for the 2017 market season. This updated position description was posted 5/2/17 – applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and this post will be updated when the position is closed.
We are looking to fill this position with either: 1 person committed to the full position OR 2 people, who are each available for at least 50% of shifts over the course of the season.
An overview: the Assistant Market Manager(s) assists with the day-to-day operations of the Neighborhood Roots farmers markets in order to serve its vendors, patrons, volunteers, sponsors, and affiliated mini-market partners. Neighborhood Roots oversees 3 community-based markets: Fulton, Kingfield, & Nokomis. Fulton and Kingfield are held every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am – 1:00pm, May 20th – October 29th. Nokomis is held on Wednesdays from 4 – 8pm, June 14th – September 27th.
This is a seasonal, part-time position with an average of 22 – 30 total available hours per week during the market season (May – October). The number of hours is closest to 30 hours per week when the Nokomis Market is in season (mid-June – end of September). Working hours include time before, during, and after the hours the markets are open to the public, as well as additional administrative time during the week. Saturday & Sunday availability (6:45am – 2:30pm) and Wednesday availability (2:30pm – 9:15pm) are required. Duties (for the full position) will consist of approximately 70% market-site staffing and 30% market administrative tasks.
Please see the attached PDF for a full list of job duties and qualifications: NR Asst Mgr JD 2017_May
Dine out for Nokomis, April 17!
Dine out and support the farmers market! On Monday, April 17th, Bagu Sushi &Thai, The Town Hall Tap, and Pumphouse Creamery will be donating a portion of their sales to our Nokomis Farmers Market and Neighborhood Roots organization! Plan to enjoy a meal, drink, or treat from these businesses that day with friends or family. Fill up and feel good knowing that you're supporting the market at the same time. Eat, drink, support!
All 3 restaurants are located near the intersection of 48th Street & Chicago Ave S.
Pumphouse Creamery: Open 12pm - 9pm, 4754 Chicago Ave S. Donating 20% of sales.
BaGu Sushi & Thai: Open 5pm - 9pm, 4741 Chicago Ave S. Donating 15% of sales.
The Town Hall Tap: Open 11am - 11pm, 4810 Chicago Ave S. Donating 10% of sales.
March 25th Winter Farmers Market!
Don’t miss out on the last winter farmers market of the season! Gather with friends and neighbors in the greenhouse of Bachman’s Garden Center (6010 Lyndale Ave. S) from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday March 25th to stock up on local foods and enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning at the market!
The market is a little light on produce this time of year, but local farmers still have so much to offer! Farmstead cheeses, pasture raised meats, eggs, pickles, fermented vegetables, jams, maple syrup, honey and much more. The outdoor season of the farmers market doesn’t start for two more months so now is the time to stock up!
Beer from Able Seedhouse +Brewing and wine will be available for sale by the glass and live music will accompany your shopping trip. Enjoy tunes from Steve West and the Northern Stars from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and sing along with One Ukulele from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Big thanks to Uptown Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Nicollet Ace Hardware, France 44, Lake Harriet Veterinary Clinic, The Augustine Team, Lakewinds Food Co-op, Able Seedhouse + Brewery, and Bryant Lake Bowl for their support of the March Winter Farmers Market!
Visitors to Bachman’s on Lyndale can mention “MarchMarket” at the store registers to get $5 off a $25+ Bachman’s purchase. Valid 3/25, on regular-priced, in-store items only. Market goods not included.
Spring is just around the corner and with it comes the outdoor farmers market season! Mark your calendars for the opening days of the Fulton Farmers Market on May 20th, the Kingfield Farmers Market on May 21st and the Nokomis Farmers Market on June 14th.
The Vendors!
Auntie Annie’s Fields: Pork, chicken, and eggs
Bogart’s Doughnut Co.: Doughnuts and coffee
Braucher’s Sunshine Harvest: Chicken, beef, pork, lamb, and eggs
Brand Farms: Apples, eggs, apple chips
Cafe Palmira: Coffee beans, hot and iced coffee
Candor Bar: Paleo nut bars
Chef Shack: Hot food
Cosmic Wheel Creamery: Farmstead cheese
The Davidsons: Honey, preserves
Dumpling: Dumplings
Ginger Mann: Ginger beverages
Go Go Glam Household Goods: Handmade cloth items
Green Bee Juicery: Cold pressed juice
Groveland Confections: Handcrafted chocolates
Havlicek’s Orchard: Apples and honey
Hazelwood Creek Farm: Pickled goods, jams, sauces
Heath Glen Farm and Kitchen: Jams, simple syrups, condiments
Johnson Family Pastures: Chicken, pork and eggs
Jules Loft: Garden art for birds
Kiss My Cabbage: Fermented vegetables
K-mamma Sauce: Korean hot sauce
Lovetree Farmstead: Cave-aged cow, sheep, and goat milk cheeses
Martha’s Joy: Pickled vegetables
Mi Casa Studios: Jewlery and garden art
Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn: Produce and preserves
Sassy Knitwear: Handsewn clothing
Singing Hills Goat Dairy: Goat cheese, pork
Squeaky Sailor Soap: Soap and bodycare products
Sun Street Breads: Breads and pastries
The Moral Omnivore: Food truck
Walsh Ridge Farm: Maple syrup, honey, and jam
Weed’s Greens: Microgreens
Wise Acre: Produce
Broders' Dine Out, Monday February 27th!
Dine out and support the farmers market! On Monday, February 27th, all three Broders' Restaurants- Terzo, the Pasta Bar, and Cucina Italiana - will be donating 15% of all sales to the Fulton Farmers Market and our Neighborhood Roots organization. Stop by for a quick take-out lunch or enjoy a night out with friends! Supporting the market has never been easier or more delicious!
February 25th Winter Farmers Market!
Come out of hibernation and join your friends and neighbors at the Winter Farmers Market on February 25th from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm in the greenhouse of Bachman’s Garden Center (6010 Lyndale Ave. S).
Vendors will have baked goods, and tasty foods for breakfast and lunch so come hungry and relax! Beer from Bent Brewstillery and wine will be available for sale by the glass. Lively music will accompany your shopping trip: Bob and Lynn Dixon from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and The Hawthorn Collection from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Big thanks to Uptown Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Nicollet Ace Hardware, France 44, Lake Harriet Veterinary Clinic, The Augustine Team, Bent Brewstillery, and Bryant Lake Bowl for their support of the February Winter Farmers Market!
Visitors to Bachman’s on Lyndale can mention “FebMarket” at the store registers to get $5 off a $25+ Bachman’s purchase. Valid 2/25, on regular-priced, in-store items only. Market goods not included.
The Vendors!
Auntie Annie’s Fields: Pork, chicken, and eggs
The Beez Kneez: Honey, mustard
Big River Farm: Produce
Bodylish: Soap and bodycare products
Bogart’s Doughnut Co.: Doughnuts and coffee
Braucher’s Sunshine Harvest: Chicken, beef, pork, lamb, and eggs
Brand Farms: Apples, eggs, apple chips
Cafe Palmira: Coffee beans
Chef Shack: Hot food
Cherry Tree House Mushrooms: Mushroom products
Cosmic Wheel Creamery: Farmstead cheese
The Davidsons: Honey, preserves
Dumpling: Dumplings
Groveland Confections: Handcrafted chocolates
Havlicek’s Orchard: Apples and honey
Hazelwood Creek Farm: Pickled goods, jams, sauces
Johnson Family Pastures: Chicken, pork and eggs
Kerry’s Doughnut Bites: Doughnut holes
Lovetree Farmstead: Cave-aged cow, sheep, and goat milk cheeses
Minnesota Juice Company: Cold pressed juice
Open Hands Farm: Produce
Patti’s Granola: Granola and roasted nuts
Pottery for the Soul: Ceramics
Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn: Produce and preserves
Red Clover Apothecary: Herbal tinctures and salves
Sift Gluten Free: Gluten free baked goods
Singing Hills Goat Dairy: Goat cheese, pork
Spicy Girl Sauces: Salsas and marinades
Sun Street Breads: Breads and pastries
St. Paul Switchel: Sweet tangy beverages
The Moral Omnivore: Waffles
Universal Pants: Handmade clothing
Walsh Ridge Farm: Maple syrup, honey, and jam
Wild Run Salmon: Wild-caught Alaskan cod
Wise Acre: Produce
Mark your calendars for the final Winter Market on March 25th. Support local food and connect with your community!
January 28th Winter Market!
Come in from the cold and thaw out at the January 28th Winter Farmers Market! Bring your shopping bags and stock up on the bounty of local produce and products available in Minnesota- even during the coldest time of year! The market will take place indoors in the greenhouse of Bachman’s Garden Center (6010 Lyndale Ave. S) from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Don’t miss out on all the local goodness.
Pasture raised, beef, pork, and chicken will be for sale from three amazing farmers so come prepared to stock your freezer. Cheese lovers will be thrilled with the variety of dairy creations from three farmstead cheese makers. In addition, purchase fresh bread, apples, root vegetables, dried beans, jams, fermented veggies, honey, maple syrup, and so much more!
Be sure to bring your appetite. Farmers market favorites such as bagels, waffles, dumplings and nachos will be available for breakfast or lunch. Wake up with a coffee made from locally roasted beans or a hand crafted ginger ale.
Keep the morning festive with a beer from Able Seedhouse + Brewery or wine available for sale by the glass. Live music will accompany your shopping trip, so take your time and enjoy tunes from Broken Heartland String Band from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and The Roe Family Singers from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Big thanks to Uptown Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Nicollet Ace Hardware, France 44, Lake Harriet Veterinary Clinic, The Augustine Team, Able Seedhouse + Brewery, and Bryant Lake Bowl for their support of the January Winter Farmers Market!
Visitors to Bachman’s on Lyndale can mention “JanMarket” at the store registers to get $5 off a $25+ Bachman’s purchase. Valid 1/28, on regular-priced, in-store items only. Market goods not included.
Mark your calendar for the next two winter farmers markets on February 25th and March 25th. Make it your 2017 New Years resolution to eat more local foods and start the year off right with a trip to the January Winter Market!
2017 Winter Farmers Markets!
Mark your calendar for the 2017 Winter Farmers Markets! January 28th, February 25th and March 25th!
Holiday Farmers Market Sunday, Nov. 13th!
Believe it or not, the holiday season is just around the corner! Make it your goal this season to put your holiday dollars right back into the community by buying gifts made by local artisans and cooking with meats, cheeses and vegetables purchased from small, local farmers. Stop by Bachman’s Garden Center (6010 Lyndale Ave. S) from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Sunday, November 13th to connect with local farmers, chat with neighbors and stock up on local foods and gifts for the chilly months ahead!
Plenty of produce will still be available at the November Holiday Market! Vendors will have root veggies such as beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and carrots, along with cold hearty cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage. Several vendors will have apples which can store for up to six months in the fridge, so stock up!
Astound your holiday guests with the amazing local meats and cheeses. Pork, lamb, beef and chicken will all be available along with delectable cheeses made with goat, sheep and cow’s milk.
If you’re looking for thoughtful gifts for the holidays, there will be plenty of craft vendors at the market along with food vendors carrying non-perishable items. Jams, honey and maple syrup make great stocking stuffers! Hand knitted items, soap, jewelry, and printed towels are all can’t miss gifts.
The November market is a fun way kick off to the winter season. Take the morning slow and enjoy a beer from Eastlake Brewery or a glass of wine while you shop! Several vendors will have delicious options for breakfast or lunch and live music from the Saint Paul Mudsteppers and Brian Peterson will be keeping the atmosphere festive.
Farmers Market shoppers are eligible for a discount at Bachman’s Garden Center. Mention “HolidayMarket” at the store registers to get $5 off a $25+ Bachman’s purchase. Valid 11/13, on regular-priced in-store items only; market goods not included.
Mark your calendar for the three additional Neighborhood Roots Winter Markets on January 28th, February 25th, and March 25th (Saturdays).
Thanks to Uptown Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Nicollet Ace Hardware, Lake Harriet Veterinary, France 44, the Augustine Team, and Bryant Lake Bowl for their support of these events!