Hello MP Market Goers!
Have you ever wondered how much work goes into a single pound of honey?
The answer is almost unbelievable.
It takes about 2 million flowers for honey bees to make just one pound of honey. Collectively, those bees will fly nearly 55,000 miles — that’s about twice around the Earth!
And here’s another amazing fact: a single worker honey bee produces only about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey during her entire lifetime. Every drop is the result of thousands of tiny trips from flower to flower, made by female worker bees whose job is to gather nectar, care for the hive, and help create the honey we enjoy.
This week, Our Homestead, Mike and his family, are bringing something special to the Mineral Point Market for the very first time: comb honey! Honeycomb is exactly as the bees made it — delicate beeswax cells filled with raw honey and sealed by the bees themselves. It’s completely edible and delicious on warm toast, paired with cheese, or enjoyed just as it is. Grab a box this weekend and give it a try!
We hope to see you Saturday!
🕣 8:30-11am
📍 Water Tower Park
Warmly,
Kathy
Mineral Point Market
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August 1st, 2026 Market Details:
Barham Gardens & Renewed Traditions
We’re back this week with some canned Aronia products as well as woven rugs and some felted woolen accessories (attendance is weather dependent, we are unable to attend if raining). We may have some sheepskin remnant rugs and/or bags made in collaboration with the Driftless Tannery. We will also have a couple sheepskin from Laxey Creek. More information can be found at https://barhamgardens.wixsite.com/barhamgardens and/or https://renewedtraditions.wordpress.com/. Thank you! Hopefully we’ll see you Saturday!
Bures Berry Patch
The market table is looking GOOD this week! 🌿
🫛 Green beans – hand-picked and absolutely delicious
🥔 Freshly dug red & gold potatoes – perfect for the grill, roasting, or potato salad
🌻 Sunflowers – bring a little sunshine home!
🥚 Farm-fresh eggs – because breakfast is better when it’s local
🍯 Honey – golden goodness from our hardworking bees
🥒🚨 Pickled asparagus – tangy perfection in a jar – supply is running low – stock up Saturday
🥄 Frozen cream of asparagus soup base – just add dairy for an easy, comforting meal
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 soon! Farmer Kathy and Farmer Ed
Cafe 43
We’re back with great house-made breakfast wraps, fantastic coffee (hot & iced) from Bryant Family Farms, espresso drinks made-to-order, plus house-made pastries and some of your favorite bread.
Website – www.cafe43mp.com
Email – cafe43mp@gmail.com
Phone – 608.553.1367
Farmer’s Daughter Bakery and Kitchen
Hey there market friends!
What a great time we had away last weekend. We’re excited to be back with all of you at the market, too! This week we will have the following great eats and treats for you to take home and share (or don’t… we won’t say anything!) So head on out and see what we all have to offer – you won’t be disappointed!
Scones: cheddar onion dill, bacon apricot, blueberry, raspberry poppyseed.
Muffins: banana chocolate chip, strawberry vanilla, chocolate pumpkin.
Bars and Treats: S’mores, cherry coffeecake, lemon bars, mint brownies, peanut butter bars, rhubarb custard bars.
Sweet Rolls: cinnamon, fruit swirl, chocolate hazelnut.
** Put any pre-orders you’d like in by Friday at noon, please ** Email us: farmgalsbake@yahoo.com.. Call/text us 608-214-3475. Message us on our Facebook page.
Hook’s Corner Greenhouse
The summer flower sales are done. We are busy getting the mums ready for the fall. We will be back in August with gorgeous mums. Keep an eye on our Facebook page Hooks Corner Greenhouse
Just Poured Candle Co.
My mission is simple. Provide hand-crafted, non-toxic candles that add warmth and inspiration to any room. All my candles are made from 100% soy wax, from soybeans grown in the United States. I also do not use any dyes or additives, and only high-quality fragrance oils that do not contain parabens or phthalates.
In addition to making candles, I make several other all natural products as well. Some of my other products include room sprays, bug and tick repellent, and lip balm.
2026 Market Dates: August 8, September 19
Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch
Interested in bulk lamb to stock the freezer? We are taking orders for half and whole lambs available in July and August. Contact us for more information.
We will not be at market in 2026 since Ellen is undergoing chemotherapy to treat rectal cancer.
Select lamb cuts are stocked at Cathryn’s Market in Dodgeville, Staple and Fancy in Mineral Point, and at the farm by appointment.
New in 2026 – sheepskins! We have sheepskins, tanned by Driftless Tannery, available at the market – they’re with the woven rugs sold by Barham Gardens and Renewed Traditions.
Contact Ellen to order, 608-553-1469
laxeycreekranch@gmail.com
Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch, Mineral Point, WI
Love & Hugs From Lauri
Handcrafted Crocheted Lap Throws, Afghans, and Home Goods.
I will not be there August 1st because of the potential for rain.
Stop by my table on Saturdays to check out the new handcrafted crocheted lap throws, afghans, and home goods. We have lots to choose from!
I have hand-towels with crocheted top, great gifts for birthdays or just for fun!
Baby afghan and hat sets are the perfect gift for a baby shower!
Looking forward to seeing you later in August!
Love & Hugs, Lauri
Find me on Facebook, Love & Hugs From Lauri
Or email me at laurifreedom13@aol.com
Marr Family Farm
Our products are frozen beef products, ground beef, steaks of all kinds, several choices of roast many more choices of cuts processed products or snack sticks, landjaegers, all beef, wieners, beef jerky. After 26 years of vending at the Dane County farmers market we are looking forward to serving our home community of Mineral Point and larger area.
Jerry & Nancy Marr
608-987-2508
McKenna’s Makes
McKenna’s Makes is a wife and husband run business which specializes in handcrafted soaps and candles. We are excited to be back for a second year at The Mineral Point Market! This year we will be coming out once a month. We’ll be back 8/22 please stop by and say hi!
Our candles are crafted from a blend of all-natural soy and coconut wax, ensuring a clean and sustainable burn. We take pride in offering a range of shapes and sizes, all of which are poured into upcycled jars. We use both wood and standard wicks for our candles.
Our soaps are made from a variety of premium soap bases, including shea butter, goat’s milk, and coconut oil, and are enriched with essential oils and natural additives for a luxurious scent profile.
With a diverse selection of soaps and candles, McKenna’s Makes offers something for everyone, combining quality, sustainability, and craftsmanship in every product.
Please email the Bergs for questions or specialized orders.
mckennaluepker@gmail.com.
Merle’s Midwest Market
Pickled Beets are back! Don’t forget to pick up some Jalapeño Pepper Jam for an easy appetizer. Grab a jar of pickled veggies to share with your favorite sandwich. Check out the tasty Apple BBQ sauce for your pulled pork or picnic lunch meat sandwiches! So yummy!
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 soon!
Moore Creative Works
We’ll be back sometime in August. 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!
Follow us on Facebook! Please reach out if you have any questions, inquiries or orders.
Spenser Moore
Email: moorecreativeworks@gmail.com
Our Homestead formerly Magic Light Photography
Wow, I can’t believe we are already heading into August! This summer has been flying by way too fast. It has been another very busy, and HOT 🥵 week on the farm. It’s especially warm when I have to put on my bee suite and deal with a very angry colony of bees!
Even with the heat, and the days getting shorter, the bees, chickens and ducks are still busy providing us with honey and eggs. Not sure I mentioned this is a previous update, but we have also added some guinea fowl, and turkeys 🦃🦃 to our flock. So who knows, maybe we will have some different eggs to offer at some point in the future.
Along with the farm fresh chicken 🐔 and duck 🦆 eggs 🥚 and honey 🍯 this week, I will also be bringing some comb honey! This is not something you see all the time, and supplies are limited so get it while you can! If you are not familiar with comb honey, this is honey still in the wax comb that the bees produce. You can eat the comb and all the sweet golden goodness inside!
Thanks,
Mike
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Over The Moon Soap Company, LLC
Over The Moon Soaps will be at Market this Saturday, August 1st, weather permitting. We do need rain badly, but we’re hoping it can be dry for market.
Yvonne and Pat will have their complete line of Goat Milk Soaps and Shampoo Bars available. Stop by and pick your favorite scent, or try a new one! Popular during the summer months are Grapefruit & Citrus, Lemon Verbena, Sea Mist, and Sunflower Breeze, and guys have been choosing Vanilla Oak & Bourbon, Bay Rum & Eucalyptus, and Emerald Shores.
All of their soaps are nourishing and healing for your skin, especially if you’ve been getting a lot of sun during this hot weather. Plus, their soap will make you smell really nice too!
They also have a nice selection of soap dishes/silicone and bamboo holders, and mesh scrubbie bags.
Hope to see you Saturday!
You’re always welcome to pick up soap orders at their home in Dodgeville.
Call 608-574-5458 or email overthemoonsoapco@gmail.com for more information and availability.
(Future MP Market date: August 15th)
PJ’s Poultry
PJ’s Poultry will be there with plenty of boneless breasts and all the other cuts and Hooks cheese.
Follow us on Facebook!
Perry & Jennifer Baker
PJ’s Poultry
608-642-0818
pjs.poultry.llc@gmail.com
Rockin’ Highlands
We will be at market with our usual variety of Highland beef cuts — come stock your freezer!
In the meantime, you can always bring the farm home. Browse our Rockin’ Highlands Farm Etsy shop for Highland cattle-inspired gifts, apparel, and more — perfect for the cattle lover in your life.
Rockin’ Highlands
Phone: 608-341-7577
Email: rockinhighlands@gmail.com
Website: www.rockinhighlands.com
Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/RockinHighlandsFarm
Rural Roots
Summer is flying by and the heat-loving flowers are in bloom🌻🌸💐 We’re hoping for some much needed rain over the next day or two to keep everything growing. Unless the forecast is calling for steady rain all Saturday morning, we’ll be at the market with more bright, sunny bouquets ready to brighten your day.
Remember to follow along with us on our Facebook page to see what’s happening in our gardens! 🌱✨🌸
Saving Grace Cat Rescue
Hello Mineral Point market goers! We are so excited to be back for another season at the market. Saving Grace Cat Rescue will be present to share information about our rescue efforts and to collect donations. We will also have rescue merch for sale to raise money for our non profit. Hope to see you Saturday!
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Shooting Star Farm
I’ve had just .2” of rain since the 4th of July. It’s getting pretty brown here, but it looks like we’re in store for some downpours on Friday. I’m hoping it won’t impact harvest day too much. We have a lot to harvest: red and romaine lettuces, salad mix, fennel, green beans, sweet peppers, jalapeno peppers, shishito peppers, red tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, scallions, white onions, curly kale, broccoli, eggplant (3 different types), celery, zucchini, green cabbage (the cool cone-shaped variety), beets, basil, dill, parsley, and possibly some arugula. We may get a bit of rain during Market on Saturday, but it will be a lovely day nonetheless. See you then!
Sugarface Donuts
We’ll be back August 15th.
Sunny Side Down
Sunny Side Down Farm are celebrating 10 Years this season! We can’t believe it either, and we are glad to be here!
Artisan Breads are BACK, along with Fresh Fruit Pies, locally famous cookies, and we are bringing some NEW products this season!
Look for our new scones (in both regular AND gluten free), new homemade pop tarts, and some new fresh bread varieties!
If you’d like to pre-order to get exactly what you want and pick up at the market, check out our website at ssdfarm.com
WWB Studio
Another week of interesting weather is facing us as we prepare for this Saturday’s market. The prediction is for much needed possible thunder showers and with that in mind wwb studio will not be in attendance. A final decision will be made Saturday morning.
We look forward to seeing you Saturday in Water Tower Park, Business Hwy 151 at Madison Street, Mineral Point! 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
