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Hello MP Market Goers!
Happy National Farmers Market Week — Let’s Celebrate Together!
It’s officially National Farmers Market Week—a time when markets across the country are celebrated for the fresh food they bring, the community they build, and the support they give to local growers and makers. This week, we’re proud to be part of that nationwide story, and to continue our role at the heart of Mineral Point.
🚜 Why Farmers Market Week Matters
-Across the U.S., farmers markets help farmers, food producers, and creatives sell direct to their neighbors—with over 8,700 markets and 40,000 farmers nationwide.
-According to USDA, these markets strengthen food access, local economies, and the vitality of small-scale farming communities.
-Markets foster connection: whether buying ingredients, swapping recipes, or chatting with a vendor—it’s part local food hub, part neighborhood gathering.
🌾 Our Market Celebration-this week, we’re joining markets nationwide to:
🙏Thank our vendors who bring fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, soap, and more
🥳Celebrate our customers who shop local and support local business
🌟Recognize the community bond that grows stronger with every Saturday morning in the park
Look for Us This Saturday!
Even though national events wrap up soon, our market belongs to you—every single week.
🕣 Saturday, 8:30–11:00am
📍 Water Tower Park
🌦️ Rain or shine
Stop by, stock up, connect, and celebrate—because National Farmers Market Week lasts in spirit all year long.
Local. Fresh. Convenient.
Warmly,
Kathy Bures
Co-Manager Mineral Point Market
🎶 Want to help out the market? If you’re musical, we’d love to have you share your talent in the park! Sign Up to Play!!
Aaron’s Peppers
Several people have asked, “When can we expect to see your peppers at the market?”
Well, believe it would help to share the “life of” the 2025 HOT chile pepper selections: Brazilian Starfish and (the 2024 favorite) Bulgarian Carrot.
(Continued from 8/2/25 News Page)
Last week in July:
Brazilian Starfish: green and tiny, teetering on the tip of a very slender branch, looking like a flattened 7-ribbed pumpkin, will turn orange, finally “ripe” fiery red. Already 35” with the potential to reach 6 + feet high.
Bulgarian Carrot: tallest plant measures 19 inches, 3 + inch long, green pods starting to turn color, soon to be “ripe” orange.
Water and fertilize. Add support. Repeat.
August
Now we wait. . . .
An “aside” So far, pleased with use of in-ground 3 gallon* containers.
Originally chosen to “limit” type of soil; also found to provide greater control over drainage. *reasonable, as only 21(count)
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eileenzindaf@gmail.com
Barham Gardens
We will be at market this week, weather permitting. We should have Aronia Rhubarb jam and Aronia Applesauce. There is a possibility we will have some Aronia Pepper Jam (which always receives rave reviews). We will also have handwoven rugs as well as sheepskin mats/rugs. We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
Roberta & Kim Barham
https://barhamgardens.wixsite.com/barhamgardens
https://www.facebook.com/BarhamGardens/
https://renewedtraditions.wordpress.com/
Bures Berry Patch
🌽 Sweet corn season has arrived at Bures Berry Patch—but it’s going fast! We’ve been picking from our first planting steadily, and while we hope to have enough to bring to the Mineral Point Market this Saturday, it’s possible we may need to wait for our second planting (coming soon!).
🛒 Either way, be sure to stop by for raspberries, sunflowers, baby potatoes, and more farm goodness.
Also available at market this week:
🍋 Fan-favorite strawberry lemonade
🍯 Honey, pickled goodies, and eggs
🥣 Cream of asparagus soup for your freezer stash!
For more information, head to our website, Facebook, or Instagram, or give us a call at 608-924-1404. Hope to see you in the Patch or at market soon! Farmer Kathy and Farmer Ed
Cafe 43
Join us for a season of great house-made breakfast wraps, fantastic coffee from @bff_poultry_co , plus house -made pastries and your favorite bread. Cafe 43 is located in an historic hotel at 43 High St.
Website – www.cafe43mp.com
Email – cafe43mp@gmail.com
Phone – 608.553.1367
Farmer’s Daughter Bakery and Kitchen
Hey there market friends! Thank you to all who came out and met our little 4 legged friends last weekend! They enjoy the pets and snuggles all day; everyday here on the farm. This week, come on out and join us for some more great eats and treats at our tables. We don’t have a set list as of now – kind of winging it again this week! But we WILL have all your favorites – muffins, scones, snack and dessert bars, cinnamon rolls. And get this – we’ll have pies this week! And maybe a few more items that we don’t make on a weekly basis. So come on out and see what there is on all the tables! Hope to see you there!
Please place any pre-orders by Noon on Friday! Check out our Facebook page for the happenings on the farm and more!
If you’d like to pre-order, feel free to email us at farmgalsbake@yahoo.com; text or call us at 608-214-3475; or message us from our Facebook page.
Hook’s Corner Greenhouse
Mum season is just around the corner! We will have sneak peeks at our mums and fall grasses at the markets this week as well as clearance summer annuals. We will also have a great selection of houseplants! Check our Facebook page Hooks Corner Greenhouse for more details.
Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch
Dear lamb lovers of Mineral Point~
With the pending arrival of our third child, we won’t be at the market for a while. We’re taking orders for whole or half a lamb (to be butchered in late August).
The farm store is open by appointment, and we have a fully stocked freezer for those who want a package or two of lamb. Our lamb is also available in Madison at Meat People Butcher Shop on Monona Drive. For more information, contact us by email or phone.
Ellen Geisler, 608-553-1469
laxeycreekranch@gmail.com
Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch, Mineral Point, WI
Learning to Fashion
I won’t be at market this week. Swing by the table when we’re back to say hello and check out our BRAND-NEW tote bags designs!
We will also have casserole carriers, one-of-a-kind paintings, stickers, and discounted totes from last season.
Email learningtofashion@gmail.com or head to https://www.learningtofashion.com/ if you’d like to commission a custom tote or painting!
Thank you!
Sarah
Love & Hugs From Lauri
Handcrafted Crocheted Lap Throws, Afghans, and Homegoods!
Stop by my table this season to check out new handcrafted crocheted lap throws, afghans, and home goods. We have lots to choose from!
We have dish towels with crocheted top and cotton dishcloths. We also have placemats which can really be a striking addition to your dinner table. Great gifts for birthdays or just for fun! Baby afghan and hat sets are the perfect gift for a baby shower!
I plan to be at the market this Saturday, August 9th if it’s not raining.
Hope to see you Soon.
Love & Hugs From, Lauri
Find me on Facebook, Love & Hugs From Lauri
Or email me at laurifreedom13@aol.com
McKenna’s Makes
Due to unforeseen circumstances McKenna’s Makes will not be at the Mineral Point Market again until mid August. We will dearly miss being there on Saturdays and hope to see you all again soon!
Merle’s Midwest Market
Merle’s Midwest Market will not be at the August 9th market. Stop by to check out the variety of jam and soap when we return on August 16th. Watch for weekly additions of soap varieties! Stop by to grab some fresh homemade Strawberry Rhubarb jam, Pickled Beets, Red Wine Pickled Beets and Sweet and Sour Veggies. If you need to purchase jam or soap in between markets, please reach out at merlesmidwestmarket@gmail.com or text 608-712-5941.
See you again soon!
Moore Creative Expressions
If you need a splash of color in your home, a gift for a loved one, or something to keep fidgety fingers busy, come say hi and check out our stand!
We have a large selection of handmade greeting cards, bookmarks, prints (matted, unmatted and framed), picky pads (GREAT for anxiety and ADHD!) and “rock buddies”.. There’s something for everyone!
Moore Creative Expressions plan on attending the Market with regularity until the end of the season, weather permitting and subject to change.
Follow us on Facebook! Please reach out if you have any questions, inquiries or orders. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Spenser, Zach and Lila Moore
Email: moorecreativeworks@gmail.com
Our Homestead formerly Magic Light Photography
What a beautiful day we had for the Market last weekend! I wasn’t originally planning on being there, but we got home from vacation earlier than planned so I decided at the last minute to go to the market and I’m sure glad I did! I am planning on being back again this week and I will be fully stocked with local, raw honey. All of my honey is produced right on our little farm, just 2 miles east of Mineral Point. I’m unsure if I will have eggs this week as we have had people stopping by the farm to get them this week. If I do have eggs, my supply will be very limited, so shop early! If you are in the area, you should consider taking a short drive past Our Homestead (4400 Hwy 39) to check out our sunflower field! It’s in peak bloom right now, but it won’t last long. We also added a self-service farm stand that currently has some sun gold tomatoes, zucchini. Pay what you will for the produce! I will also have honey in the stand! Hope to see you Saturday, or at the farm!
Thanks,
Mike
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Over The Moon Soap Company, LLC
Over The Moon Soap Company is happy to be back at market for their seventh year!
They will be at Market the following dates:
August 16
September 6
September 20
They have a full line of handmade Goat Milk Soaps and Shampoo Bars, along with a nice selection of soap and bath accessories to enhance your experience using their luxurious products.
Their selection of Over The Moon Soaps has grown to over 15 scents ranging from lavenders and citrus to earthy and spicy along with four companion shampoo bar scents. They truly offer something for everybody!
If you haven’t yet tried Over The Moon products, this is your chance to treat your skin and hair to some of the finest bath products available.
Stop by and say hello to the McIntyres. Yvonne and Patrick will be glad to see you and will be happy to speak to you about the benefits of using small batch, top quality soap products without harmful additives.
Can’t make it to market? No worries. Pre orders for pick up at market or at their home in Dodgeville can be placed by emailing overtheoonsoapco@gmail.com or call/text 608-574-5458.
Yvonne and Pat hope to see you at market soon!
PJ’s Poultry
PJ’s Poultry will be at the market for most of the summer. We will be bringing Eggs, Chicken, and Hooks Cheese. Our chicken cuts will be limited this summer due to processing changes. We look forward to seeing everyone this summer.
Follow us on Facebook!
Perry & Jennifer Baker
PJ’s Poultry
608-642-0818
pjs.poultry.llc@gmail.com
Rockin’ Highlands
👋 Hi Mineral Point Market friends!
Rockin’ Highlands Farm has what’s needed this Saturday!
Whether planning a late summer BBQ or stocking up for delicious meals, the perfect cuts are available.
Come and chat with us about what makes Rockin’ Highlands Farm’s Scottish Highland beef special.
Here’s a bonus:
Want to try the incredible Reverse Sear method?
Low & Slow: Season steak and place it on a rack in a 250°F oven. Cook until the desired internal temperature is reached (around 115°F for medium-rare).
Rest: Remove the steak and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
Sear: While resting, heat a cast iron skillet or grill to high heat. Add a high-heat oil (like avocado oil) and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until a crust forms.
Enjoy! Slice and enjoy a perfectly cooked, juicy steak!
See you Saturday!
Greg & Reeny Reynolds
(608) 341-7577
RockinHighlands@Gmail.com
Rural Roots
We’ll have plenty of fresh-cut bouquets ready for you to take home this week! 🌸 The bright, bold colors of summer are in full bloom — perfect for adding a pop of color to your weekend or gifting to others. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for a sneak peek at the arrangements and a look at which flowers will be making their way into this week’s bouquets. 💐 🌻 🌹
Saving Grace Cat Rescue
Hello Mineral Point market goers! We are so excited to be back at the market for the season. Saving Grace Cat Rescue will be present to share information about our rescue efforts and to collect donations. We will also have t-shirts and various pet themed items for sale to raise money for our nonprofit. You may even find some adoptable kitties joining us at the market from time to time. We hope to see you Saturday!
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Shooting Star Farm
It’s been a pleasant week. I’ve actually had to water some transplants due to the nice breezes and lower humidity. It may take a while to get back on track with salad greens and lettuces, but I will have some this weekend – maybe a bit more than last Saturday. Tomatoes are coming in stronger, too. I’ll continue to have cherry, saladette, red, and heirlooms, along with the first plum tomatoes. In addition, we have fresh carrots, green beans, more white and Italian bottle onions, scallions, mixed beets, eggplant, tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, shishito peppers, kale, Swiss chard, red cabbage, cucumbers, zucchini and a random mix of sweet peppers. Turns out bell peppers suited for northern climates drop their blossoms when it is both hot AND humid. That explains the dearth of bell peppers on my beautiful, healthy plants. They’ll come along eventually. See you Saturday!
Sunny Side Down
We hate missing market in Mineral Point, and unfortunately this Saturday, the 9th, we will be out one more time.
Mandy had a planned surgery this week and is doing well, but still recovering. So we are down one baker.
We will be back at Mineral Point Market on Aug. 16th, and that should be the last one we miss this season😊
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We look forward to seeing you this Saturday in Water Tower Park, Business Hwy 151 at Madison Street, Mineral Point! 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
