Hello MP Market Goers!
If this chilly May has felt long to you, just imagine how our farmers are feeling. 🌱
While everyone is eager for the abundance of summer, Mother Nature has had other plans this spring. Cold nights, frost warnings, and stubbornly low temperatures have slowed growing in the fields — and in some cases, stopped it completely. (We’re looking at you, asparagus!)
But behind the scenes, our vendors have been working incredibly hard to protect and nurture the crops and flowers they hope to bring to market for you this season. From irrigating strawberries overnight to protect delicate blossoms from frost, to tucking vulnerable vegetables and flowers beneath row cover each evening, spring farming has meant long days and even longer nights lately.
Still, our growers are nothing if not resilient. 💛
And despite the challenges, new things are arriving at market each week:
🥬 Shooting Star Farm will have baby heads of lettuce along with larger romaine, butter, and red leaf lettuces.
🌱 Bures Berry Patch expects to finally harvest a bit of asparagus now that the frost has passed.
🌸 Rural Roots Flower Farm has been carefully protecting their ranunculus, and those beautiful blooms should be making bouquet appearances in another week or two.
So when you shop the market this spring, know that every bunch, basket, and bouquet represents patience, perseverance, and a whole lot of hard work.
Thank you for supporting the people who continue showing up for our community — no matter what the weather throws their way.
🕣 Saturday, 8:30–11:00am
📍 Water Tower Park
Local. Fresh. Convenient.
We can’t wait to see you at the market 💛
Warmly,
Kathy
Mineral Point Market
Scroll down for all the details of who and what you’ll see at market this Saturday. 😍
If you’ve got a talent for music, we’d love to have you perform at market! 🎶
Market runs from 8:30–11:00, and you’re welcome to play anytime during that window (ideally for at least the first 1.5 hours).
To help get you started, we offer a $20 stipend to support your time at market — think of it as a little boost to your busking earnings.
👉Follow the link to sign up. We can’t wait to hear you perform — thank you!
May 16th, 2026 Market Details:
Barham Gardens & Renewed Traditions
We plan to be there with some canned Aronia products as well as woven rugs and some felted woolen accessories.
Bures Berry Patch
Oh my goodness, it’s been so cold this spring!!! The asparagus is finally growing, but until we get some 70+ degree days and 50+ degree nights we’ll continue to have small quantities🥲. Hopefully, this next week will be the warmup they’re predicting 🤞🏼. The strawberries need some heat too!😉
👉 This week at market we’ll have:
🥕Asparagus & Rhubarb — the first tasty treats from the Patch
🥚 Farm-Fresh Eggs — perfect for baking, brunching, and hosting
🍯 Pure Local Honey — drizzle it on cheese boards, use in recipes, or add a bit to your tea
🥒 Dilly Beans — the easiest (and tastiest!) snack to bring to parties
Can’t make it to market? We’re open daily, 9 AM–6 PM, self-serve style — just drive right up to the house garage and help yourself. Cash/check welcomed, and you’ll find everything neatly stocked and ready for your enjoyment.🌷🌞💛
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
Join us for a season of great house-made breakfast wraps, fantastic coffee 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 friends!
Stock up from our table this weekend, as we won’t be at market next weekend, May 23 – our Samantha graduates! (excuse me while I go hide in a corner and cry…)
Here’s what we will have this Saturday, so if you’d like something held back; let us know by Friday at noon. We hope to see you out and about!
Scones: cheddar onion dill, cinnamon rhubarb, bacon apricot, chocolate chip.
Muffins: banana chocolate chip, lemon blueberry, caramel latte.
Bars and Treats: maple pecan, lemon bars, cookie dough brownies, apple blondies, oatmeal fudge.
Sweet Rolls: classic cinnamon, cherry vanilla.
For a pre-order, let us know by Friday at noon! Thank you!
**Remember – we always accept pre-orders! Just text us at 608-214-3475. You can email us at farmgalsbake@yahoo.com. Or, follow along on our Facebook page and message us from there!
Hook’s Corner Greenhouse
We will continue to have hanging baskets and individual pots of flowers this week. 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: May 9, June 20, August 8, September 19
Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch
We will not be at market in 2026 since Ellen is undergoing chemotherapy to treat rectal cancer. We have lamb available to pick up at the farm by appointment. Select lamb cuts are stocked at Cathryn’s Market in Dodgeville and Staple and Fancy in Mineral Point.
New in 2026 – sheepskins! We have sheepskins, tanned by Driftless Tannery, available at the market through 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.
Stop by my table this Saturday (weather permitting) 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!
Love & Hugs,
Lauri
Find me on Facebook, Love & Hugs From Lauri
Or email me at laurifreedom13@aol.com
McKenna’s Makes
We are excited to be back at the Mineral Point Market this year! We will be at the Market once per month with our homemade soaps and candles. We will be at the Market May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 22nd, and September 12th. We hope to see you there! If you would like a special order of soaps or candles, please email us at mckennaluepker@gmail.com.
Merle’s Midwest Market
Merle’s Midwest Market will not be at the May 16th market. I look forward to seeing you on May 23rd. Please contact me at 608-712-5941 if you need jam or soap. Have a fabulous week! 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
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
It looks to be a perfect day for another Market this weekend! Holden and I will be back with lots of farm fresh chicken and duck eggs. Along with the eggs, I will have the remainder of last years honey harvest. I am currently out of the 1 pound and larger sizes, but have quite a few smaller jars and squeeze bottles available. If you need honey, now is the time to stock up! Once my current inventory is gone, I won’t have any honey available until I harvest again in July or August!
Thanks,
Mike
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Over The Moon Soap Company, LLC
Over The Moon Soap Company will be at Market opening week May 2nd, and Saturday, May 23rd this month.
Stop by their booth and check out their selection of 16 exclusive scents of handmade Soap and four matching Shampoo Bars. They also bring a nice assortment of soap holders/dishes, scrub bags, and other bath accessories.
Handmade in their Dodgeville, WI home, their soaps are made with Goat’s Milk, Shea Butter, Essential Oils, and other fine ingredients. If you haven’t tried these soaps yet, you will be surprised how truly luxurious they are and how quality products can improve your skin and hair.
Yvonne and Patrick McIntyre look forward to seeing you at Mineral Point Market again this year!
overthemoonsoapco@gmail.com
608.574.5458
PJ’s Poultry
PJ’s Poultry currently is stocked with half chickens, thighs, drumsticks and wings for this Saturday. We will have a full line up of products next week May 9th. Also an assortment of Hooks Cheese. Sorry no eggs, hens are taking a break.
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!
The herd is still home for now — we’re out checking fences on the summer pastures before we move them out for the season. Almost there!
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
We’ll be back at the market this Saturday with more tulips 🌷 It may be the last week for tulips this season so be sure to stop by if you’ve been thinking about bringing some home. After tulip season wraps up we’ll be patiently waiting for the ranunculus to start blooming so we can share those next. 🌸 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!
Follow us on Facebook!
Shooting Star Farm
The weather ups and downs (mostly downs this last week) have slowed growth on some items, but I will have a bit more variety on my table this weekend. In addition to gorgeous arugula and salad mix, I’ll be harvesting mini lettuce heads as well as some larger romaine, butter, and red leaf lettuces. I should continue to have bok choy, salad turnips, chard, red and French radishes, curly kale, and maybe even some green garlic. I’m crossing my fingers that the first beets size up by Friday, but it’s still a bit iffy at this point. No spinach this week, but more will be ready for Memorial weekend. I’ll also bring a selection of tomato and pepper transplants. If you’d like to see what’s available this year, visit my website. Click the button to view plant descriptions. You can also scroll down and reserve plants for pickup at the Market or farm on a Saturday that you select. With summer-like temps coming this weekend, it’ll be a great day to get some coffee and linger a while in the park. See you Saturday!
Sugarface Donuts
We loved the market last Saturday! Thanks so much for coming out in the chilly weather!!!! We’ll be back for Father’s Day weekend on June 20th.
Summit Counseling
Summit Counseling is an independent, for profit private practice that provides state-of-the-art psychotherapy, education, and advocacy services for individuals and couples. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and live better. We work with men and women of all ages, and make it our business to understand the unique challenges race, age, gender, disability and sexual orientation can place on an individual.
Owen Hombsch, LPC-IT is the site manager of our Dodgeville location where he works with clients seeking help for depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, and much more. He is particularly passionate about working with veterans, men, and young adults but enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds!
Visit summitcounseling.us for more information about services and scheduling!
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
Wayne Banaszak taught drawing and painting and graphic design to students grade one through adults in the public schools for over thirty years. He is now sharing his artistic talents through his original watercolor pencil drawings of rural scenes from the Driftless Area of Wisconsin as well as various other subjects that complement his style of drawing. Many of the original drawings have been turned into note cards which he markets locally. New to his note card collection is a line of interesting sayings and words of wisdom. All of these will be on display at the market. It is his intention to attend all Saturday markets weather permitting. Rain and paper do not get along, so he will not be in attendance on rainy, humid days.
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.
