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Hello MP Market Goers!
We’re Back at the Park —
And We Can’t Wait to See You!
The wait is over — the Mineral Point Market returns this Saturday, May 3rd, and we’re so excited to welcome you back to Water Tower Park for another season of fresh food, locally made/grown goods, and friendly faces. Rain or shine, we’ll be there each week — and we hope you will be too!
As we kick off a new season, we also want to take a moment to share some heartfelt news. Our friends at Marr’s Valley View Farms have officially retired. We are so grateful for the almost 30 years they spent with us, sharing their amazing meats and warm smiles. They’ve been a true cornerstone of our Saturdays. From Mike manning their booth and sweeping out the pavilion every morning to Lois starting up this very newsletter. They’ll be truly missed — and we wish them all the best in this next chapter. If you see them out and about, be sure to give them a “CONGRATS” and a “Thank You” and hopefully we’ll be seeing them in the park relaxing this season.💛💛
But there’s exciting news too! We are thrilled to introduce some fresh faces to help fill the gap!
🎉 Welcome Rockin’ Highlands! They’ll be bringing their pasture-raised meats and good energy to the market for the first time this year.
🐏🐑 Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch is also back — and this time they’ll be joining us more regularly! Expect grass-fed lamb brats, summer sausage, and a variety of lamb cuts. New this year, they’ll also offer lamb snack sticks and farmstead soap made from sheep tallow!
Including returning favorites and brand-new vendors, this season is shaping up to be one of the best yet.🥳🥳
So grab a friend, pack your tote bags, and come spend your Saturday mornings in the park over coffee, flowers, food, and conversation!
🕘 Saturdays | 8:30am–11:00 am | Water Tower Park
Local. Fresh. Convenient.
We can’t wait to see you!
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!
Barham Gardens
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. We look forward to seeing you there.
Roberta and Kim Barham
Bures Berry Patch
We’re kicking off the Mineral Point Market season this Saturday, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🌟
We’ll be there bright and early with a little taste of spring—including a small harvest of asparagus, some beautiful rhubarb, our golden honey, farm fresh eggs (yes, including pullet eggs!), and those tangy, crunchy dilly beans you’ve been craving.🥚🥒🍯
Come by, say hi, and help us celebrate the start of another great season at the market. We’ve missed you—and your smiling faces!
P.S. Can’t make it to market? The farm store at Bures Berry Patch opens for the season Monday, May 5th, and will be open daily from 9–6 PM!
Let’s savor the season together—starting now! 💚
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
The Cornish Baker
Hi Market Friends, We are planning to be back again this summer, but won’t be able to attend this week.
We are a mother and daughter baking team with Cornish heritage specializing in Cornish tea biscuits, Cornish figgyhobbin, Cornish saffron breads, and 9″ full-size pies filled with 3+ cups of homemade filling! We also offer gourmet jumbo-size muffins and jumbo cinnamon rolls topped with REAL cream cheese frosting. All of our items are homemade from scratch using premium ingredients.
We started at the Mineral Point Market in late July 2022. Our time there greatly exceeded our expectations and we have continued with special orders and events since. 😊
Follow our Facebook page to see when and pictures of what we’ll be offering at the next Market we attend. You can place a special order with us or reserve items from our Mineral Point Market list at thepropercornishbaker@gmail.com or through Facebook Messenger @thecornishbaker. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday mornings this summer!
Farmer’s Daughter Bakery and Kitchen
Hey there market friends!
We are back! And we’re so looking forward to see you all this Saturday morning! A very wise friend once shared the advice of, “Start where you are; Use what you have; Do what you can.”
We’re kind of following that this weekend, as Sam, our first little girl many of you have watched grow up, has her junior prom Saturday night. (Oh my, oh my… the time does indeed fly by!)
If you need as pre-order from the list below, feel free to email us at farmgalsbake@yahoo.com; text or call us at 608-214-3475; or message us from our Facebook page. We hope to see you out and about this weekend enjoying all there is to see and do! Here is what our tables will have this week:
Scones: cheddar onion dill, maple butter, cinnamon sugar, mixed berry.
Muffins: lemon blueberry, banana chocolate chip.
Bars and Treats: peanut butter bars, cherry coffeecake, cranberry walnut, strawberry citrus, maple pecan.
Sweet Rolls: classic cinnamon, orange cream.
** Pies available per request only **
~ Remember with graduation season coming up, we can help with cupcakes, cakes, pie bars, Grazing Trays and more!
Hook’s Corner Greenhouse
Hooks Corner Greenhouse will be at market Saturday! April showers have brought the May flowers. Grab your annual flowers and hanging baskets.
Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch
We’re excited to be at the market this Saturday for the first of the season. We’ll have grass-fed lamb brats, summer sausage, and a variety of lamb cuts. New this year, we also offer lamb snack sticks and farmstead soap made from sheep tallow. To pre-order certain cuts, contact us by email or phone.
Ellen Geisler, 608-553-1469
laxeycreekranch@gmail.com
Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch, Mineral Point, WI
Learning to Fashion
Swing by the table this week 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 Home Goods!
Stop by my table opening day this Saturday, May 3rd to check out new handcrafted crocheted lap throws, afghans, and home goods. We have lots to choose from!
I have dishtowels with crocheted top, great gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays or just for fun!
Baby Afghan and hat sets are the perfect gift for a baby shower!
See you soon!
Love & Hugs From Lauri
Find me on Facebook, Love & Hugs From Lauri
Or email me at laurifreedom13@aol.com
Marr’s Valley View Farms
A Fond Farewell After 29 Wonderful Years at the Market
Dear Friends,
As the opening day of the Mineral Point Market approaches on May 3rd, we want to share some bittersweet news:
After 29 amazing years, we’ve made the decision to retire from direct marketing our meat products and will not be returning to the Market in 2025.
What a journey it has been.
Our direct marketing story began in 1995—the same year the Market was founded. It all started with Lois and Joyce asking Mike to plant sweetcorn for their families. That summer gave us a bumper crop, so the youngest kids set up a stand near Lois’ house in town. Two adorable boys selling sweetcorn by the roadside? It was an instant hit!
That fall, John from the Chamber of Commerce invited us to bring sweetcorn to the farmers’ market the following year—and just like that, our MP Market story began.
A few years later, as we looked for ways to diversify the farm and gain more control over our revenue, direct marketing our Black Angus beef felt like a natural next step. We were already at the Market, so in the fall of 1999, we gave it a shot. It was a success—and we never looked back. We later added pork to our offerings and proudly launched Wisconsin’s first Meat CSA in the early 2000s.
Over time, the CSA grew to include deliveries in Chicago, Platteville, Madison, Milwaukee, and of course, Mineral Point. We also built lasting wholesale relationships with incredible restaurants, hospitals, and retailers across the state and beyond.
From fundraiser gift boxes for local schools to brats and burgers at the MP Car Show, from donations to the UW School of Agriculture to Saturday mornings at the Market—we’ve loved every moment of growing and giving back alongside this community.
Through it all, the Mineral Point Market was our home base.
It’s where Marr’s Valley View Farms took root. It’s where we met so many of you—customers who quickly became friends—and together, helped build something truly meaningful.
While we’re stepping away from behind the table, the farm is still going strong, just at a more relaxed pace. And don’t worry—you’ll still see us at the Market from time to time, just on the other side of the table, enjoying all that this amazing group of vendors has to offer.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for 25 years of support, friendship, and unforgettable memories.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Marr’s Valley View Farms Family
McKenna’s Makes
We will be at the Market this Saturday with a fresh batch of our handcrafted soaps and candles! Some of our featured soaps this week are Wisconsin and Mineral Point themed, perfect for gifts or a little local flair.
Our candles come in a variety of shapes, scents, and colors all made from an all natural coconut soy wax blend for a clean, long-lasting burn. Stop by and say hello this Saturday. We are excited for our first day at the Market.
Merle’s Midwest Market
Merle’s Midwest Market is excited to join the Mineral Point Market as a new vendor. Stop by to check out the variety of jam and soap. We now have organic goat milk soap and mechanic soap made with pumice. Watch for Strawberry Rhubarb jam coming in June. Pickled Beets will be back in July. 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!
Our Homestead formerly Magic Light Photography
Happy Spring Market-goers! It’s already been a very busy spring here at Our Homestead. Our chickens and ducks have been laying like crazy, we have been busy hatching chicks and ducklings to expand our flock, three of the four bee colonies that survived the winter are building up like crazy and I have started three new colonies. If the weather cooperates I plan on adding some honey supers to a couple of my hives to see if I can get some spring honey! Our 10 year old, Camden, has started his very first bee colony this Spring too! So far he’s loving having his own bees and loves to visit the bee yard with me. I also spent some time earlier this spring making some maple syrup.
Now that you know what I have been up to, here is what I plan on bringing to the Market on Saturday. EGGS! I plan on having a lot of chicken and duck eggs Saturday morning. Along with eggs, I will also have local, raw honey. My honey supply is running low, but I should have plenty for the first few weeks of the Market. I will also have pure beeswax candles, and market totes made from upcycled feed bags. I will also have a limited supply of my homemade maple syrup! I hope to see you under the water tower on Saturday. The weather forecast looks perfect for the first Market of the season!
Thanks,
Mike
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Over The Moon Soap Company, LLC
Over The Moon Soap Company is happy to be back at market again this year.
They will be vending the FIRST and THIRD SATURDAY each month with their 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 hair and skin 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 soap products without harmful additives.
Also, MOTHER’S DAY is coming up on May 11th! Your Mom, or another wonderful lady in your life, will love a gift of their soaps! Complimentary gift box with purchase of 4 or more bars!
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. This year 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
We are so excited to be part of Mineral Point Market this season! We may have met some of you at the Mt. Horeb or Ridgeway markets. We are a local farm based in Dodgeville. We raise a distinguished breed of cattle that was a favorite of royalty and revered for the wonderful flavor and lean tenderness of the meat. Looking forward to meeting new people!
Greg & Reeny Reynolds
(608) 341-7577
RockinHighlands@Gmail.com
Rural Roots
We’re excited to kick off the season at the first Mineral Point Market of the year! We’ll be celebrating spring with fresh picked tulips 🌷. This is just the start — we’ll be at more markets all summer long with a variety of locally-grown fresh-cut flowers. We hope you can come by, say hello, and grab a bundle of spring beauty to take home! 🌸
Be sure to follow us on Facebook to see what’s being planted, what’s blooming, and all the behind-the-scenes fun happening on the farm.
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 art 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
Spring has sprung with daffodils, tulips, and magnolia blossoms. It’s been a busy spring doing field work and planting peas, lettuce, onions, brassicas, beets, and greens between the rains. As the field crops grow outside, I’ll be harvesting from hoophouses bursting with early veggies ready to eat. This Saturday looks to be a beautiful day for the opening of the Mineral Point Market. Come and get your fix of spinach, salad mix, and arugula. I’ll also have beautiful mini bok choi heads, along with the first salad turnips and radishes. Tomato and pepper plants will be available for purchase again this year, but not until May 10th. Don’t put those sensitive plants in the ground yet! You can see my tomato and pepper varieties here. It’ll be great to see all your smiling faces as we embark on a new season. See you Saturday!
Sunny Side Down
Sunny Side Down Farm are excited to be back this season at the Mineral Point Market!
We are bringing all your favorite artisan breads, locally famous cookies, fresh pies, donuts, and more!
New artisan breads this season! Come see what’s new!
ssdfarm.com
WWB Studio
I made the decision that it was time to stick to my commission drawing and not worry about the weather. I will miss the vendors and the customers. Paula and I will still be helping out Cafe 43 so we’ll still see you there! Want to reach out? Contact Wayne at wwbstudio42@gmail.com or phone 608-425-8651.
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.
