Events

2024 Events

May 2024

Opening Day – May 4th

Join us on the riverfront at Scott Park for the opening day of America’s Oldest Open-Air Market. Come feed your soul and and celebrate the return of the farmers’ market season in it’s 272nd year! We’ll be welcoming over 40 farmers, bakers and makers, and we can’t wait to see you!

June 2024

Strawberry Day –  June 1st

Celebrate the first fruits of the season!

Juneteenth –  June 15th

 

Pollinator Day – June 22nd

Let’s celebrate the pollinators that commit so much of their time and energy into ensuring we have a vibrant food supply!

July 2024

EFM Birthday – Celebrating 272 Years –  July 6th

Please Note: Zucchini 500 is now held at the West Ward Market!

 

August 2024

Peach Day – August 3rd

Tomato Day –  August 17th

Funky Ferments Fest –  August 31st

Funky Ferments Fest is back – bigger and funkier in its third year with more vendors and more activities!

September 2024

Hispanic Cultural Day – Sept. 14

Hot Pepper Showdown –  Sept. 28

Can you handle the heat?

October 2024

Apple Jam – October 12th

Celebrate the apple harvest with us and take a big ol’ bite outta fall! Enjoy apple pie, caramel apples, apple strudel, apple dumplings, apple cider donuts, fresh, farm-pressed cider, hard cider, savory apple sausage and more!

Pumpkins & Pooches – October 26th

Primp your pups and dress up the doggos for our annual Pumpkins & Pooches event. Prizes will be awarded to the pups with: Most Original Costume; Funniest Costume, Cutest Costume, Best Dog and Owner Duo, and Best Group Costume. Bring your furry friends to our Howl-O-Ween Photo Opp (with gorgeous river backdrop) and post your pics online using #EFMmarketpups. We’ll also have a mini canine agility course, trick-or-treat, and pumpkin painting and crafts for the kiddos!

December 2024

Photos with Santa & his Merry Goats –  December 7th

Bring your little ones for a photo with Santa and his merry goats! The picturesque river background offers a Santa photo like no other! Pups are welcome too but please note that the goats may not be included in pup photos.

Photos with Santa & his Merry Goats – December 14th

Bring your little ones for a photo with Santa and his merry goats! The picturesque river background offers a Santa photo like no other! Pups are welcome too but please note that the goats may not be included in pup photos.