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
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.