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A&J Sweetie Treats and BBQ
Riverton Illinois Farmers Market - Aug 06, 2022 - By John_11
One of our new food vendors that will be joining us at this Sunday's Farmers Market on August 7th is A&J Sweetie Treats and BBQ (Grandma's Smokehouse). By the way, A&J offers delicious BBQ and rolled ice cream! WHAT!? Rolled Ice...
Riverton Illinois Farmers Market - July 31st 2022,...
Riverton Illinois Farmers Market - Jul 24, 2022 - By John_11
Great news! Though previously unscheduled a number of vendors I spoke with today expressed an interest in having an additional Farmers Market next Sunday, July 31st from 11am - 2pm at the Knights of Columbus Marian Hall parking lot, 335 South 4th Street,...
Pawpaw Season is Approaching
Owen Native Foods - Jul 24, 2022 - By Joe_4
As autumn draws near so does our annual pawpaw harvest. We have continued to plant additional trees, but we still sell out early so make sure you schedule orders soon.
Riverton IL Farmers Market - July 17th, 2022
Riverton Illinois Farmers Market - Jul 13, 2022 - By John_11
Hi there! We now have 27 vendors that are waiting to serve you at our third Farmers Market on Sunday, July 17th, 11am - 2pm, at the Knights of Columbus Marian Hall parking lot, 335 South 4th Street, Riverton, IL. The number of vendors has doubled...
Saturday, June 25, 2022. Opening day
Jamison U-Pick Cherries - Jun 25, 2022 - By James_3
Today is the kickoff. It has been 81 days since we recorded full bloom vs our long-term average of 65 days. The weather is perfect and we expect to be very busy. Please be patient. Because of staff limitations and the added effort...
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Jamison U-Pick Cherries - Jun 22, 2022 - By James_3
We will open for cherry sales at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 25th Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bings/vans $1.75/lb, Rainiers $2.00. Note: Parking here is tight so please help us by doing what you can to limit the number of...
Friday, June 17, 2022
Jamison U-Pick Cherries - Jun 17, 2022 - By James_3
Our earliest opening date will be about June 24th or 25th. We will set a firm date and post it here two days in advance of the opening. Warmer days and clear skies are what we need!
Rain, again.
Jamison U-Pick Cherries - Jun 13, 2022 - By James_3
Monday, June13, 2022. After 19 hours and an accumulation of 0.65 inches the dribbling rain has finally stopped. There is a little additional splitting but only about 5 - 10% of the cherries appear to be affected. We still expect to open...
Bulk Buckwheat Honey – Where to Buy Wholesal...
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Jun 11, 2022 - By Betty_1
If you use a lot of buckwheat honey, to get the best price and save on shipping, start looking locally first. Type the words “Wholesale Buckwheat Honey Near Me “, “ Bulk Buckwheat Honey Near Me ” or any similar keywords into the search box of your favorite...
Ripening Update -- Rain
Jamison U-Pick Cherries - Jun 11, 2022 - By James_3
First the bad news: We recorded a solid half inch of rain overnight that wetted the fruit thoroughly. There will be some splitting. The wind has helped dry things out this morning, but more rain is possible over the next few days. ...