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In 1996 the Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce began the Mineral Point Farmers' Market. Starting with a handful of enthusiastic, optimistic vendors in the park under the water tower, the farmers' market steadily gained momentum to become what it is known today as — "the place to be on Saturday mornings."
As the farmers' market grew in popularity, it became imperative to offer a broader product selection to maintain and grow our customer base. Although our initial goal was to remain a producer-only market, we agreed that vendors could also represent items from other Wisconsin companies. In time, we became self-directed, with two full-time vendors filling the role of volunteer market co-managers. The market is still co-managed by these two vendors today.  Acknowledging the fact that we are located in what may be the best artisanal small community in the Midwest, quite possibly the nation, we agreed to invite local artisans to sell their creations at the farmers' market. As a result, we changed our name to "The Mineral Point Market," speaking to the now diverse group of producers who create with soil, canvas, animals, and more. Over the years, vendors and customers have come from communities near and far: Avoca, Arena, Barneveld, Clyde, Cobb, Darlington, Dodgeville, Fennimore, Lancaster, Linden, Mineral Point, Platteville, Spring Green, and many more. Today, the Mineral Point Market continues to be held every Saturday under the water tower from 8:30 to 11:00 am, beginning the first Saturday in May, ending the third Saturday of October. ************ To receive our weekly e-mail newsletter on market events and producers, please send an e-mail to federman@charter.net. For information on vending at the Mineral Point Market, please contact: Jenny Bonde, starfarm@mhtc.net, 608.967.2319 or Lois Federman, federman@charter.net, 608.987.2097 |
