A Rockford Saturday Tradition
Farm Market
A Rockford Saturday Tradition
The Rockford Farm Market was voted“ America’ s Favorite Farmers Market” in a 2011 nationwide popularity contest sponsored by the American Farmland Trust. Wander through our Farm Market on a carefree Saturday morning and you’ ll understand the reasons behind its popularity.
The Rockford Farm Market is a busy yet relaxed place where you can buy just-picked homegrown fruits and vegetables, plus homemade baked goods and flowers and plants. You can find specialty jams, sauces, honey, and jerky. Admission is free. Children are welcomed.
Part of the fun is making light conversation with the vendors. Stacks of colorful, seasonal produce are sold here by area farmers and it feels good to support them by“ buying local.” You can buy just what you need – one tomato or onion or several. Everything is breathtakingly fresh and pure and local.
The Rockford Farm Market is located in the South Squires Street parking lot, a picturesque setting next to the beautiful Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park in downtown Rockford, close to the dam and the Rogue River. This year, the market opened in May and will operate every Saturday through October from 8am to 1pm.
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Rockford Living Magazine 2013 / 2014