Market Calendar and Events

Learning to grind corn at Cornfest	The Columbia Farmers Market regularly hosts local musicians, performers, and artists, as well as special events from community organizations. Keep an eye on this calendar to learn about upcoming performances and events that help make a visit to the Market so worthwhile! Learn more about these local artists, musicians, and organizations at our Links of Interest page.

Special Event:

Imagine the Farmers Market Party - Campaign Kickoff Event

Come join us to kick off the public fundraising campaign for the market pavilion. Walk through the potential pavilion, outlined in lights and tents on its future footprint. Sample a wide variety of locally grown and produced food and drink. Enjoy local bands and an outdoor film screening. Most of all, come explore and share your vision of the market with the community.

When: Saturday, July 26, from 7:00-11:00 p.m.
Where: Behind the ARC, corner of Clinkscales & Ash.
What to Bring: Lawn chair, personal dishware, and imagination!

This month at the Market:

Saturday, June 7
Enjoy live Spanish/Caribbean guitar from Eco Gitano.

Saturday, June 21
Live entertainment provided by Curreykorn Family Band. Vera Massey from MU Extension will be on hand to discuss food preservation 9am-11am. Canning, freezing, storage of winter squashes, onions & potatoes are all do-able methods that can extend enjoyment of your market favorites. This won't be your grandma's day long process ~ come visit Vera Massey and learn up-to date methods.

Thursday, February 7, 2008
Local foods initiative meeting organized by the Jefferson Institute to discuss a Columbia-wide 2008 initiative encouraging community members to plant fruits and vegetables for donation to families in need.
Read more here

Friday, February 15 - Saturday, February 16, 2008
Missouri Organic Association conference in Jefferson City. "Friday, Feb. 15 will include agricultural marketing and is funded by a risk management education grant to promote organics in the state. Saturday, Feb. 16 will include sessions on organic production on topics from grains and herbs, small fruits and vegetables to cattle, goats and dairy." - wording from Missouri Farmers Market blog
Read more here

Monday, March 3, 2008
Missouri Farmers Market workshop, sponsored by AgriMissouri, Missouri Farmers Market Association, and Missouri Department of Agriculture. Intended for market managers, market vendors, and those interested in starting new farmers markets, the all-day workshop offers a variety of educational opportunities. 9am - 3:15pm, Jefferson City. Read the Missouri Farmers Market Blog for more.

Saturday, March 22, 2008
Opening day of market. Come enjoy the first fresh food of the year from the hardy farmers who grew it! Also enjoy live Spanish/Caribbean guitar from Eco Gitano.

Saturday, March 29, 2008
Come out & have some fun with Jeff "Dr. Chordate" Moran where science meets music.

Saturday, April 5
Vera Massey from MU Extension will be on hand to discuss food preservation 9am-11am. Canning, freezing, storage of winter squashes, onions & potatoes are all do-able methods that can extend enjoyment of your market favorites. This won't be your grandma's day long process ~ come visit Vera Massey and learn up-to date methods.

Saturday, April 12
Enjoy live Spanish/Caribbean guitar from Eco Gitano. Also, come participate in Kite Day with the Gateway Kite Club, who will have an awesome kite flying demonstration. Come out & learn more about the fun of flying kites.

Saturday, April 19
Live entertainment provided by Doc Howard's Fiddle Band. We are proud to present this talented group as our morning entertainment!

Saturday, April 26
Take part in the Taste of Spring Local Eating Challenge! Sign up to eat 2, 4, or 6 locally-sourced meals over the weekend, and join community members in a local foods potluck on Sunday. Stock up on local foods at the Market on Saturday morning, and support your local farmers and food supplies. Live entertainment provided by Curreykorn Family Band.

Saturday, May 3
Enjoy live Spanish/Caribbean guitar from Eco Gitano.

Saturday, May 10
Live entertainment provided by Curreykorn Family Band. Also, visit with the Friends of Rockbridge State Park. There are many wonderful programs offered at the park. Learn about the cave and the discovery of the pink planarian ~ only found in Rockbridge State Park!

Saturday, June 7
Enjoy live Spanish/Caribbean guitar from Eco Gitano.

Saturday, June 21
Live entertainment provided by Curreykorn Family Band. Vera Massey from MU Extension will be on hand to discuss food preservation 9am-11am. Canning, freezing, storage of winter squashes, onions & potatoes are all do-able methods that can extend enjoyment of your market favorites. This won't be your grandma's day long process ~ come visit Vera Massey and learn up-to date methods.

Saturday, July 5
Enjoy live Spanish/Caribbean guitar from Eco Gitano.

Saturday, July 19
CornFest. What a great time! Come to the Market and enjoy fresh roasted ears of sweet corn. Hands-on activities for kids of all ages. More events to be announced as event draws near.

Saturday, July 26
Chef Demo by Leigh Lockhart of The Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe. The talented Ms. Lockhart will be making tomato basil bread salad. Samples available! Live entertainment by CurreyKorn Family Band

Imagine the Farmers Market Party - Campaign Kickoff Event

Come join us to kick off the public fundraising campaign for the market pavilion. Walk through the potential pavilion, outlined in lights and tents on its future footprint. Sample a wide variety of locally grown and produced food and drink. Enjoy local bands and an outdoor film screening. Most of all, come explore and share your vision of the market with the community.

When: Saturday, July 26, from 7:00-11:00 p.m.
Where: Behind the ARC, corner of Clinkscales & Ash.
What to Bring: Lawn chair, personal dishware, and imagination!

Saturday, August 9
Enjoy live Spanish/Caribbean guitar from Eco Gitano.

Saturday, November 1
Enjoy live Spanish/Caribbean guitar from Eco Gitano.

Saturday, November 8, 2008
Third Annual Fall Round Up Vendor Workshop! Because of the success of the last Fall Round Up, this event will be open to vendors from other markets. Space will be limited, so plan now to attend.