Interstate farmers market - 2008 season starts May 14
From Interstate Farmers Market:
Welcome to the 2008 Interstate Farmers Market Season!
We're excited to announce the start of the 2008 season this coming Wednesday, May 14 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. New Market Manager, Bob New, will be ringing the opening bell to start of this season which runs through Sept 24. Many of your favorite farmers and vendors will be returning this season and we have also added a few others too!
Kicking off the season will be local band, The Underscore Orkestra, playing a mix of Klezmer, Balkan, Gypsy Jazz and Swing Music to set the mood for a fun and yummy summer!
Volunteers are needed to help run the market! Please contact me soon if you are able to volunteer.
Volunteer opportunities include set-up, information table, greeter, parking, break-down and more...
Join us this Saturday for the St. Johns Parade starting at 10:00 am! We'll be handing out IFM fliers and getting people excited about the 2008 season starting next week...
2008 IFM Vendors:
(Note: Some vendors will not be attending all markets during the season)
Al Forno Ferruzza - Al Forno Ferruza makes handcrafted artisan pizza in the Sicilian style. Stephen has perfected an authentic tomato sauce and a traditional rustic style loaf of bread. Everything we make is from fresh ingredients and mostly locally grown.
Baird Family Orchards - Providing a great selection of cherries, peaches and nectarines. Customers love the Sweet Sue peaches!
Boyco Food - We move the bees to areas around Oregon and Washington to obtain the certain flavor of honey that we offer the public.
Brownie Farm - We provide 9 types of chocolate brownies and other baked goods made with the finest ingredients, making use of fresh products from other market vendors.
Carol's Nuts and Candies - Peanut brittle, toffe, nuts of all kinds, candied dried fruits, licorice, pumpkin seeds and more!
City Garden Farms LLC - Growing food on plots of land in and around the city of Portland to bring you ultra fresh, local and sustainable produce.
Crabapple Company - Inspired by two moms creating green pepper jelly for markets, now providing spreads, salsas and hummus with fresh, local ingredients.
Creative Growers - We are a small farm dedicated to growing high quality vegetables and herbs. We specialize in heirloom varieties and grow over 50 varieties of tomatoes.
Deep Roots Farm - For over 10 years, our goal at Deep Roots Farm has been to produce clean food for ourselves, for our customers and for the planet.
Happy Barker - We make organic, vegan dogs snacks that are delicious and nutritious for our canine friends. Our snacks are always gluten-free, vegan, and organic, and they are packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Because our snacks are hypoallergenic, they are a wonderful supplement to any dogs diet.
Heavenly Bites - We make the best, fresh cheesecake in the local area along in different flavors with the finest ingredients we can find. You will also love our homemade bread pudding and custards!
Herr's Family Farm - Fresh cut flowers - cut and sold on the same day.
Hot Mama Salsa - Homemade fresh salsas based on cherished family recipes made with local and seasonal produce.
Liepold Farms - Family farm, owned and operated since 1952 practicing sustainable agriculture as good stewards of the land.
Micro-Mercantes - Tamales! Women residents participate in this micro-enterprise initiative of Hacienda CDC that promotes the sale of prepared food at eight Portland-area farmers markets. This innovative model effectively integrates affordable housing with economic opportunities for upward mobility.
Mocha Roma's - Coffee, smoothies, espresso, ice tea, lemon aid (frozen too)
New Cascadia Traditional - A dedicated gluten free bakery specializing in hand crafted artisan breads and baked goods that are safe for those with Celiac Disease or who are gluten intolerant. By combining traditional baking techniques with gluten free whole grains we offer a new and refreshing perspective on what it means to eat gluten free.
Packer Orchards and Bakery - Fourth generation family farm, farmstead and bakery providing fruits, cookies, jams and pies.
Phileo Asparagus - Specializing in growing asparagus delivered fresh to local markets.
Pine Mountain Ranch - We raise grass fed, free-range buffalo, yak, beefalo, Texas Longhorn, Barbados sheep, pork and free range chicken for eggs.
Rick Steffen Farm - Vegetables and berries all summer long!
Serious Bread - No-nonsense bakery specializing in using artisan techniques to make super high quality "everyday" breads. You'll love our toast bread and we make real boiled bagels.
Simon Sampson - The Salmon Man
Stephens Farm - Vegetables and berries!
Sun Gold Farm (Vicki's Produce) - 5th generation family farm located in the fertile Tualatin Valley next to the coast range. We maintain soil health and fertility using natural components. 100% of our produce is sold directly to the consumer.
Trillium Charter School - Joining us on the last day of the market are students from Trillium with Nature's Baskets. Come support as students learn to grow and sell their own food!
Unger Farms - Matt Unger and his family have been growing strawberries for 65 years. Strawberries are our specialty. Quality is what we bring to the market. Sustainability is how we grow for you.
Victorian Acres - Heirloom sugar-free treats and sweets from recipes of the 1700s representing 24 cultures and countries. Best divinity in the world!
Wild Wild West Barbeque - Pork ribs, shredded BBQ, beef sandwich, franks, chicken or beef kabob
Volunteer Opportunities!
___ Set-up (1:30 - 3 pm) Set up canopies, tables, signs and direct vendors to designated parking area. Assist musicians or other community members as needed.Requires some lifting. Do not wear open-toed shoes.
___ Greeter (Choose one: 2:30 - 5:00 pm, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 2:30 - 7:00 pm)
Greet people as they enter and exit the market, assist with crowd counts and direction pedestrian traffic.
___ Information Booth (Choose one: 2:30 - 5:00 pm, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 2:30 - 7:00 pm) Answer questions about the market, sign-up volunteers and assist with demonstrations.
___ Credit Machine (Choose one: 2:30 - 5:00 pm, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 2:30 - 7:00 pm
Processes EBT/Debit/Oregon Trial transactions and distributes and monitors wooden tokens.
___ Parking (Choose one: 2:30 - 5:00 pm, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 2:30 - 7:00 pm)
Direct cars and bicycles to designated parking areas. Assist with overall pedestrian and bicycle safety.
___ Floater (Choose one: 2:30 - 5:00 pm, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 2:30 - 7:00 pm)
Relieve volunteers for breaks, assist with trash disposal and assist with any unforeseen needs at the market.
___ Breakdown (6:30 - 8 pm) - Take down canopies, tables, signs and other equipment. Collect and empty trash and recycle containers. Requires some lifting. Do not wear open-toed shoes.
IFM Contact Information
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Bob New, IFM Manager
phone:971-344-0115
email: contact@interstatefarmersmarket.com
http://interstatefarmersmarket.com
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Posted on May 9, 2008
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