Hello MP Market Goers!
Heat Waves & Happy Plants☀️
If you’ve been talking about the heat this week, you’re not alone!🥵🔥
While many of us are searching for shade and air conditioning, summer has everyone at the market a little busy — including the vegetables, the bees, and the farmers.
🫑 Peppers are finally in their happy place. After a cool spring that slowed their growth, these hot summer days are helping the pepper plants thrive. Warm sunshine means they’re growing quickly, ripening beautifully, and ready to make their way to market.
🥒 Zucchini seems to have only one speed once summer heat arrives, full throttle! Give it sunshine and a little rain, and before you know it, gardeners everywhere are wondering how one plant could produce so much.
🌽 Sweet corn loves warm weather, too. The recent heat, and the irrigation that Farmer Ed has been putting on, is giving those tall green stalks the boost they need as they race toward one of summer’s most anticipated harvests. Bures Berry Patch anticipates corn to arrive around August 1st.
🐝 The bees have an important job as well. While they’re busy pollinating flowers and collecting nectar, they’re also gathering water to help cool their hives. Back home, thousands of bees work together, fanning their wings to circulate air and keep the hive at just the right temperature — a remarkable bit of natural air conditioning!🐝
👨🌾 And then there are the farmers. While many of us are sleeping, they’re already in the fields harvesting in the cool morning hours, watering crops, checking on animals, and doing everything they can to help plants, and livestock, weather the heat.🌱🐔🐮
To find out what’s happening on/in our vendors farms, bakeries, and studios follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
We hope you’ll join us this Saturday and see what the season is bringing to market. Every week brings something new!
📅 Saturday, July 18th
🕣 8:30-11am
📍 Water Tower Park
Warmly,
Kathy
Mineral Point Market
Scroll down for all the details of who and what you’ll see at market this week. 😍
July 18th, 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
🍒We have DOOR COUNTY SWEET CHERRIES one again this week!🍒 Plus.. SO much Patch goodness!
🫛 Green beans – Hand picked and fabulous
🥔 Red & Gold Potatoes – freshly dug and full of flavor
🌻 Sunflowers – bright & beautiful in any room for any reason
🥒 Pickled asparagus – tangy perfection in a jar
🥄 Frozen cream of asparagus soup base – ready to heat and eat, just add the dairy
🥚 Farm-fresh eggs – because breakfast should always be local
🍯 Honey – golden goodness from our hard working bees
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
Hello market friends!
Thank you for coming out last weekend to see Sam and Carly! Join us again this weekend and stock up, as we won’t be at market next Saturday. This week we will have the following great eats and treats:
Scones: cheddar onion dill, loaded breakfast scones, blueberry, chocolate chip.
Muffins: banana chocolate chip, lemon blueberry.
Bars and Treats: strawberry lemon blondies, cookie dough brownies, carmelitas, German chocolate brownies.
Sweet Rolls: cinnamon, strawberry.
We hope to see you out and about this weekend!
**Remember – we always accept pre-orders! 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 able to be there July 18th.
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 July!
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
Stop by Merle’s Midwest Market to grab some fresh homemade Rhubarb combination flavors! 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! Pickled Beets will be back soon!
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 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, what a week! I think I’m over this heat. It’s been a lot of fun putting on my bee suite this week to do some bee 🐝 work! 🥵 The weather has been good for the bees and they are busy packing away honey. I have a few hives that are getting so big that I have to use a ladder to open them up! It should be a great year for a big honey harvest.
I am planning on being at the Market Saturday with the usual assortment of eggs and honey.
I will have both chicken 🐔 and duck 🦆 eggs 🥚 as well as lots of local, raw honey 🍯.
If you can’t make it to the Market, you are welcome to stop out to the farm and pick up what you need. We have been keeping our self-service roadside stand stocked with eggs and honey.
Hope to see you on Saturday!
Thanks,
Mike
Facebook
Over The Moon Soap Company, LLC
Over The Moon Soap will be at market this week with our full line of Goat Milk Soap and Shampoo Bars. Very nourishing and soothing for sunkissed or sunburned skin!
New this week: Grapefruit Citrus Shampoo Bars!
Can’t make it to market? We always accept orders for porch pick-up at our Dodgeville home (subject to inventory on hand).
Text 608-574-5458 or email: overthemoonsoapco@gmail.com.
Our next Market date: Saturday, August 1st.
Thank you for your continued support of our small business!
Yvonne and Pat McIntyre
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
We’ll be at the market this week with more bouquets bursting with sunflowers and snapdragons! 🌻💐 You’ll also find a few other heat-loving blooms starting to make their way into bouquets. 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!
Follow us on Facebook!
Shooting Star Farm
It’s been a week! Both humans and plants are doing their best to tolerate this on-going hot spell, and most everything (and everyone) is doing okay. Unfortunately, I won’t have much in the way of salad mix, but that’s due to delayed planting persistent wet weather about three weeks ago. I’ll do my best, but supplies will be tight. I will, however, have the first sweet peppers of the season. These are mostly Italian frying types and a few bell peppers. Fresh, bunched onions will be ready, along with more scallions, green beans, zucchini, multi-colored beets, curly kale, chard, red and green cabbages, mini lettuce heads, basil, and an assortment of cherry, heirloom, and red tomatoes. You’d think the hot temps would ripen tomatoes at a record pace, but mine are still slow coming in. Get there early! Come grab some iced coffee and a spot in the shade. See you Saturday!
Sugarface Donuts
We’ll be back July 25th.
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
WWB studio is planning to attend the Saturday market with several new drawings and a full line of note cards. A last minute decision may be made to cancel if the weather is too hot and humid or rain should be in the forecast.
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.
