Reviews for: Davenport Freight House Farmers Market
(179 reviews)
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Juanita Moore
(May 4, 2022)
Don?t believe the times listed!! No one was there today?currently (2022) but it is Wednesday 4-8.
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(Apr 19, 2017)
looking for bones to make bone broth plus dog food for two German Shepherd. have any suggestions if these are available. thank you. Jon
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Hi Jon, I noticed that you commented over a year ago, but I wanted to bring to your attention that my farm is at the Freight House Farmers market. We are Grateful Graze and we raise 100% grass fed and finished beef. We have marrow and soup bones along with dog bones of all sizes! You can check out our website gratefulgraze.com to see our other items as well as our facebook page. facebook.com/gratefulgraze
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Karen Harris
(Sep 12, 2012)
There will be secret shoppers at the Freight House Farmers Market for the rest of the season. There is a laundry list of items that they will be looking for, but freshness and quality are at the top of this list. They will also be looking for things like vendor quality, atmosphere, cleanliness, and variety.
I guess the secret's out!
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Kim Martinez
(May 14, 2012)
Brazy Creek had the most awesome radish display at the market last week. They had lots of varieties of radishes, greens and their jams were good too. They were giving samples... check them out at the market next week...
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Abby Conroy
(Nov 7, 2011)
I just love the farmer's market. The vendors are so nice, and generous every week. No one is pushing their products on people. I like to make friends with the people i buy from, and they are all good people so far. I absolutely love the salsa I get, mango, pineapple, red raspberry, bean and corn, etc! YUM. hungry just thinking about it.. I think Ill go tomorrow!
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Janice Allison
(Sep 5, 2011)
It is such a treat for me to be able to go to the Davenport Freight House Farmers Market. What an ''EVENT''!! I have to make a ''walk-through'' before I let myself start buying. I want to see everything, and that takes awhile! Of course I get to drink my fresh coffee from inside the Freight House while I'm walking!!
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I go with a list, but always buy much more than what I had on that list!
I grew up on a little farm & I understand all the hard work it takes to get that finished product on display. It is such a treat for me to be able to get all the fresh produce! Thank-you!!!
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lisa williams
(Jun 20, 2011)
My son & I went there last saturday, we got there before 10a.m. & still could not find a place to park. We had to walk a mile just to get there. I bought some cookies from a young amish girl, cookies from the cookie lady & a loaf of cinnamon bread which the syrup from the sticky cinnamon on the bottom of the bread was hard around the edges. When we got home, we tasted these products & they were stale & dry. The cookie lady said the cookies were moist, but they weren't. They were dry, the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies from the amish girl were also dry, & the cinnamon bread which was the most expensive was extremely hard & dry. I had to throw everything out. What a waste of a single parents hard working money! I may sometime go there just to walk around & taste their free samples, but I'll never buy anything there again! Another lady who had baked goods at the Bettendorf one also had dried out cookies. Don't these people taste their baked goods before they sell them? Yuck!!!!
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I don't understand why you would as you said, "go there and taste the samples" but "you'd never buy anything". If you aren't going to buy then leave the samples for people who are interested in buying. If it was that bad then don't bother with the samples or stick with the healthy fruits and veggies.
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and its probably good you had to walk a mile to get there... probably the most exercise you got all week...no offense.
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I completely understand your disappointment, but maybe you should be buying fruits and vegetables at the farmers market, instead of cookies and cakes. I'm just saying, you are probably used to the "store versions" of cookies, which are most likely baked using a lot more sugar, oil, etc. If you try the fruits and vegetables, you might like them better than the fruits and vegetables you buy at the store. Your hard-earned money would be much better spend on something with nutritional value anyway...
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TreeFrogFrank
(Apr 8, 2011)
My wife and her family are all from the Quad Cities... we were back last weekend. I finally got the opportunity to check out the Freight House Farmers Market. I had a fantastic time! There is such a great variety of food, crafts, etc. There is something for EVERYONE! I highly recommend this market!
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Shannon Reiche
(Nov 3, 2010)
I have gone to this farmers market all summer. I am excited it is staying for the winter.
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Sue B.
(Sep 15, 2009)
A friendly place to start my weekend with a variety of quality healthy whole foods and fabulous homemade indulgences, both edible and wearable.
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Floyd D.
(Sep 7, 2009)
What doesn't is have? Vendors outside under tents, as well as inside a historic freight house, view of the Miss River, fruits, veggies, exotic meats, potted plants, soaps, candles, coffee, wine, home-made food, honey, and more! If you haven't seen it, you haven't seen the best in the Midwest!
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colleen M.
(Aug 23, 2009)
I've been to several farmers markets in other states & as far as I am concerned the one at Davenport Freight House is the best, by far. I look forward to going there, every chance I get. Keep up the good work. I think having the playground & music is the best. Way to go Davenport, let's get more things going downtown again. Davenport is the greatest. Everyone is so friendly & helpful. Having part of it in a historic building' year round, is a big plus.
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Debbie W.
(Aug 16, 2009)
The vendors are friendly and helpful with a wide selection of fresh produce, plants and flowers. I go almost every Saturday morning. It's like a fair. There is even music most weekends. I look forward to it all week!
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Shannon D.
(Aug 15, 2009)
They have everything you could possibly want from a farmers marketand the vendors are always so friendly and helpful
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carol S.
(Aug 11, 2009)
It's like a social event. I take my dog and she meets and greets old and new friends and I mke some ew friends too, plus the vendors are all pleasant and fun.
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Debbie M.
(Aug 10, 2009)
Good selection, friendly vendors, fun atmosphere, fresh produce. I go almost every Sat. morning.
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Rebecca F.
(Aug 10, 2009)
Such an amazing way to enjoy Saturday morning and pick up fresh, local items! Everyone down there is always so happy and I always come home with great finds!
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Chelsea P.
(Aug 5, 2009)
I think it is awesome that the Davenport Frieght house has the farmers market! Theres no better feeling than knowing that the food you buy from the market was grown locally! It has the perfect location down by the river front and is a fun enjoyable family experience!
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Gloria S.
(Jul 30, 2009)
There are so many vendors and they stay rain or shine. There's enough room to walk around in the outdoor area. The vendors inside are good, too, and I like it that they will be "year round". For instance, I'll like having the smoked fish year round. That area is a bit more crowded, though.
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Carol C.
(Jul 30, 2009)
Fun, Festive,Frugal, Friendly and Fabulously delicious way to start the weekend and then enjoy it's Fruits all week
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Rose G.
(Jul 28, 2009)
Davenport Freight House has the largest variety of vendors and products than any other farmers market around. The quality of their products and customer service are like non other.
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Mary R.
(Jul 26, 2009)
There is a great variety of fresh produce. It is also a place where I have met new friends to share my interest and advocate on behalf of social justice issues.
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Darcy R.
(Jul 22, 2009)
The freshest produce in the most scenic location with extremely helpful vendors! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MARKET!
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Karen B.
(Jul 21, 2009)
Great fresh produce, friendly people, and fun! The best place to be on Saturday mornings!!
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darla A.
(Jul 21, 2009)
Fresh, Friendly, Clean, Convenient, some Organic options and rows and rows of Vendors with great parking.
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Barbara G.
(Jul 21, 2009)
Great place to go and support the local food market and creative crafts/wares market!
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Dana F.
(Jul 21, 2009)
What an awesome thing to do on a Saturday morning! Plus you get locally grown fruits and veggies and sooooo much more!
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Mellisa A.
(Jul 14, 2009)
Fresh local produce. Nice vendors. Most accept WIC checks and LINK card. And I have my favorite vendors that wonder where I have been hiding when I miss a week.
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Chris T.
(Jul 14, 2009)
Markets are about buying local and fresh. It helps the Community and the Enviroment!
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Linda G.
(Jul 13, 2009)
This is my favorite early Saturday morning activity, always wonderful tomatoes, crafts and more vendors every year.
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John F.
(Jul 12, 2009)
Just the greatest group of vendors with the best fresh food. Good variety and well run. The market just gets better every year.
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Bridget F.
(Jul 12, 2009)
Good eats, great produce and meats, demos, music, playground--making memories every Saturday
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gale F.
(Jul 11, 2009)
Great food choices, fun food to sample, entertainment, like a county fair every Saturday morning.
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Holly L.
(Jul 11, 2009)
Why give your money to big grocers instead of taking care of your fellow grower? You can rest assured that the food is fresh and not trucked from a long ways away.
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Deb W.
(Jul 10, 2009)
Great vendors and shoppers! Plus, the "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" group has made sure that the vendors are all on the up-and-up!
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Teresa B.
(Jul 10, 2009)
The Quad Cities is truly lucky to have the" Best Farmers Market".
Where can you go every Saturday (year round) and get a pork chop sandwich, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade(I get the sugar free) bring your dog,kids,maybe even Granny in a wheel chair.
Buy your meats,veggies,eggs,fresh cheese curds,and baked goods(banana bread for $1.00 omg )
In a setting that is very clean,safe,easy parking,kid friendly.On the Mississippi River.They have Bands,demo's (how to cook), fund raisers for food shelters.It just keeps getting bigger and better every weekend.It is a must see for yourself,but be careful you will get hooked fast.The Vendors are very friendly,and know what they talking about! If you like samples?Yes, they got them! (YUMMY)
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Sherry D.
(Jul 9, 2009)
The Davenport Freight House Farmers Market has grown into a very valuable asset for the Quad Cities bringing our local growers together to help promote a healthy lifestyle by selling their fresh fruits and vegetables. The location is perfect and everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable. I think I learn something new every time I go. If you have never been you must try it, you will not be sorry. Thanks to all for the hard work that goes in to making this happen. This truly is the best Farmers Market.
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Theresa N.
(Jul 8, 2009)
The vendors are all friendly, knowledgeable & many have supported programs and community events, along with the local garden clubs, to promote healthy living!
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Dylan P.
(Jul 8, 2009)
Set along the beautiful Mississippi River, the Freight House Farmers Market has helped re-vitalize an abandon historic building in Davenpot's downtown. The only year-round farmers market in Iowa, the vendors with the support of the Davenport Levee Commission have created a lively, exciting place to shop, relax and to learn.
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ashley K.
(Jul 8, 2009)
you can get great looking and tasting produce grown by people locally! its a great location with a view of the river, bridge, and even has a playground for kids to play just all around a great experience and I love going there!
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Heather H.
(Jul 8, 2009)
Friendly farmers and a grat variety of wonderful things! My girls love to go with me.
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Jamie B.
(Jul 8, 2009)
My kids and I love attending the Davenport Farmer's Market. They have a wonderful selection of produce, plants and other misc things.
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Paul K.
(Jul 8, 2009)
I support the Davenport Freight House Farmers Market because of the local vendors who produce their own product. Cheaper and fresher than in stores.
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Megan J.
(Jul 8, 2009)
the Davenport Freight House Market is the best in our community. It not only chooses to be located in the downtown area along the river, but it also helped revitalize our downtown. It serves as a unique market that makes you feel good just by being there!
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ANNE C.
(Jul 8, 2009)
Great products at great value! And the market is a great experience, an opportunity to greet friends, enjoy the bounty of our local commuinity and purchase items not available in area stores.
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Cyndi D.
(Jul 8, 2009)
I enjoy the atmosphere of the Farmer's Market with the fresh food, music, flowers and jewelry. I also enjoy visiting the downtown restaurants and businesses after the market.
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Cindy Z.
(Jul 8, 2009)
It's great to visit with multiple vendors all in one spot and saves me the time of driving to more than one spot!
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abi H.
(Jul 8, 2009)
as a producer and consumer i am always happy to see venues that support local production and reduces the distance between consumer and producer. it;s safer and more satisfying to know where your food comes form and as a producer, to know where it's going and what's happening to what you grew with your labor. freight House Markets adds layers to that connection by sponsoring activities and forums that add value and meaning to what we produce and consume and transact in an otherwise impersonal and meaningless marketplace.
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Alison M.
(Jul 8, 2009)
It's a wonderful market - not only the best place to get fresh food and plants, but such nice people and a great location (right by the river). It's just fun to go there and walk around.
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Lance W.
(Jul 7, 2009)
Well oranized,friendly, knowledgable vendors, great "indoor outdoor" ambience.
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cliff lafrenz
(Jul 7, 2009)
So much to choose from. Love all the friendly people
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cliff lafrenz
(Jul 7, 2009)
convenient location-- great vendors --lots of wonderful programs
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Liz C.
(Jul 7, 2009)
Its the best farmer's market in the QCA. Quality, variety, and easy to get to.
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Nancy D.
(Jul 6, 2009)
The Davenport market has grown so and offers a great variety. It is an asset to the city and downtown.
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Linda V.
(Jul 6, 2009)
It's downtown - it's fun - it's on the river front - it's got lots of different things - not just fruits & veggies - it even has entertainment! The place to be on Saturdays & Tuesdays.
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KC F.
(Jul 5, 2009)
Great produce, great variety of local products, great atmosphere, great river view! It is not just an event ... it's a destination.
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Patricia G.
(Jul 4, 2009)
I am a firm believer in supporting local mechants, especially the farmers. Nothing better than fresh food.
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John S.
(Jul 4, 2009)
I love the local Davenport Freight House Farmers Market. Everyone there is super nice and very helpful. It has a wide range of things to choose from. And it always nice to keep it in your community.
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Deborah B.
(Jul 4, 2009)
The market is big with a large variety of items for sell, you can buy jewelry to fresh rhubarb to knitted doggie coats. People selling there items in a festival type atmosphere and I like the dog parades too.............everyone bringing there dogs all behaved and walking on leashes and so much fun to see.
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Celia H.
(Jul 3, 2009)
Great produce, great vendors, great variety; and I love Full Circle Soaps! Also love the Fried Rice!
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Marie C.
(Jul 3, 2009)
I love the ambiance of the Freight House Farmers Market~being by the river and all the great produce, plants,crafts and food :)
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Kris K.
(Jul 2, 2009)
We stop down every week to get freshly baked natural dog treats from a local vendor. Our four legged friend leads the way!
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cathy L.
(Jul 2, 2009)
Love the great fruits and veggies, the meats and the cheeses. The baked goods are yummy.
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Jan T.
(Jul 2, 2009)
Friendly vendors, a wide assortment of goods and the great ambiance of the Mississippi River.
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Lindsay M.
(Jul 2, 2009)
It's a fun place to go and the produce is fresh!
I also love the handmade crafts as well.
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Jaclyn S.
(Jul 2, 2009)
It's just a great place to find fresh fruit and veggies and I have a blast taking my boys there!!
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Darcy R.
(Jul 2, 2009)
It is the very best market in the Quad Cities! So many friendly vendors offering such a diverse product line, truly a gem along the Mississippi Riverfront!
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Darcy R.
(Jul 2, 2009)
This market is the best in the Mid-West! A hard working group of over 150 friendly and knowledgable vendors bringing you the most diverse products lines to be found every week with always something new to covet! Local produce as well as items that can not be grown in the Bi-State area, baked goods, crafts, art, prepared foods, there is something for everyone's tastes! A fun day can be had by all age groups with fun and festivities including a children's playground, live entertainment, canning classes, the Coloration Station, the possibilities are endless! Buy Fresh,Buy Local Quad Cities!
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Jenni H.
(Jul 2, 2009)
I love davenport freight house farmers market because I know the vendors work their butt off to make it was it is! Oh and darcy is the best soapmaker everrrrrr :)
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jean L.
(Jul 1, 2009)
venders are friendly. lots to choose from. anything from hand sculpted outdoor sculpture to home made salted nut rolls!!
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Renee T.
(Jul 1, 2009)
This market is awesome. We are very fortunate to have the vendors available to our community and they really try to bring great events as well.
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Gina H.
(Jul 1, 2009)
I always find healthy food, friends to connect with and a spirit of community....who could ask for more?
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Susan M.
(Jul 1, 2009)
Shopping and eating at Freight House Farmers Market is always a great experience!
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Ann G.
(Jul 1, 2009)
It's a Saturday morning celebration for my son, who lives in a group home, and me to go to the market along the Mississippi. Everyone and his dog is there to buy the best cheese, kettle corn, produce and plants. The crabmeat rangoon are a special treat that can be eaten "on the hoof". We love our market!
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Rebecca W.
(Jun 30, 2009)
Local food and great gifts made all here in the QC. Great ways to help out our community.
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Michelle C.
(Jun 30, 2009)
It is a great time for our family every Saturday. We look forward to the great products and food and just great family time together.
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Shawn K.
(Jun 30, 2009)
Great place to pick up fresh produce, and support local growers...a win-win for sure.
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Melody M.
(Jun 30, 2009)
Great local vendors that offer good deals! I care about keeping money in this community and the market is a great way to do that.
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Michelle R.
(Jun 30, 2009)
The Davenport Farmer's Market is always full of wonderful produce and other misc items that make Saturday's a family fun experience!
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Amy B.
(Jun 30, 2009)
This market is great! The vendors are friendly and well priced. Love the variety of vendors with everything from loom woven rugs to vegetables!!
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Carol B.
(Jun 30, 2009)
This is the market to be at.. all great people to talk with and an excitement within the market scene.. not only are there great food products, veggies,and garden plants, there are recycled and repurposed craft items that are heirloom and of the best quality. we enjoy the market two days a week and wouldnt miss it for the world. thanks for all the HARD WORK by these marvolous vendors.
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Jackie H.
(Jun 29, 2009)
This market is great with its variety of items and availability all year round to stop and get fresh breads and vegetables. I enjoy the market being open on a weekday and weekend.
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lisa B.
(Jun 29, 2009)
Top 10 reasons I support the Davenport Freight House Farmers Market because:
1. locally grown meat (grass fed & free of antibiotics and hormones!) and fresh produce (not shipped a week ago from who knows where!)
2. locally made soaps and shampoos free of toxic chemicals
3. location by a beautiful park and bike trail next to the Mississippi
4. fun special events
5. delicious coffee
6. interesting and smiling people selling and shopping
7. open two days year round
8. GREAT use of indoor space in the old Freighthouse
9. Kids have fun with dogs, playground and food samples
10. It feels like I'm back in the big city where the farmer's market was THE place to go on Saturday morning.
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Thomas B.
(Jun 29, 2009)
Because the people are helpful and friendly, there are
lots of activities, has an air of festivity.
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Sarah G.
(Jun 29, 2009)
Great diversity of people and farm goods with a beautiful view of the Mississippi River to boot! There's no better place to be on a Saturday morning.
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Deb & Jim K.
(Jun 29, 2009)
Where to start. Located on the Mississippi River our market is a social event for us, catching up with friends which includes the vendors. During the season we can find most eveything we need here for fun and delicious meals. One thing we are most pleased about is the increasing selection of organic produce being offered and options for healthy & respectfully raised meat.
Now open on tuesdays, we can have market goods nearly all week and a midweek dinner out (hot dogs) from one of the friendly vendors. Our market is also open during the winter inside the Freight House for which it's named. Amazing baked goods, cheese, meat,fresh eggs, hand made soap, delicious locally roasted coffee make holiday shopping a breeze.
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Terre K.
(Jun 29, 2009)
I like the friendliness, the great food, the local atmosphere and meeting up with friends and family!
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Lonnie B.
(Jun 29, 2009)
They have a wide variety of offerings. They do a weekly newsletter, host events often (local musicians, artists, etc.) and have volunteers running the market that are caring, organized and fun.
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marci B.
(Jun 29, 2009)
The variety of vendors, the river, checking in with good friends as we shop and making new ones along the way . . .
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kate P.
(Jun 29, 2009)
Close to home ~ By the river ~ Always has what I'm looking for ~ Has a balance of local art, fresh baked goods and fresh produce.
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becky H.
(Jun 29, 2009)
love the freight house farmer's market... wish i could go every week. nice people, great food.
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Ann D.
(Jun 29, 2009)
The market is a great gathering place, to buy good food and other homemade products, see friends, and be by the Mississippi River.
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Tim F.
(Jun 29, 2009)
Our daughter is a first year vendor and we have found the staff to be very supportive in helping her. The physical location is very clean and the market is well organized.
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Erin F.
(Jun 29, 2009)
This is my first year vending at the market and the staff of volunteers has been wonderful - the other vendors are great people and the customers are such loyal buyers. My studio is in Cedar Rapids and working the market in davenport - I look forward each Saturday to making the drive!
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Emily O.
(Jun 29, 2009)
This market is unlike any other...I look forward to Saturdays and Tuesdays all week! It's always great to see the amazing fresh food and the people who dedicate their lives to bringing it to our tables.
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Deborah H.
(Jun 29, 2009)
We are one of the vendors at the market & it is a great market. We love our customers.
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Phil C.
(Jun 29, 2009)
The Freight House Market does a great job with events and having a wide range of vendors. They also operate year around.
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Pat W.
(Jun 29, 2009)
Friendly vendors, great produce, meats, flowers, garden plants, cheese and baked goods. Always meet people I know. It's just a good experience--a great way to start a weekend.
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Linda B.
(Jun 29, 2009)
The Freight House Farmer's Market has a variety of fresh produce from (A)rgula to (Z)ucchini, and if you can't find it at this market...it doesn't grow in our region. The fresh baked goods offered makes ones mouth water, and vendors with meat products are top quality. Not only can you buy things to eat, but you can browse a variety of fine arts and craft products. There always new vendors and new products. If you are philathropic minded, the Freight House Farmer's Market gives back to the community by providing free booths for non-profit organizations to raise funds for their programs. They also offer a wide variety of educaitonal programs, special events, entertainment, and support healthy living. The picutesque backround setting of the market is the Mississippi River waterfront, a park with shade trees, and a baseball park. The FHFM operation hours are very convenient, especially for those of us who work...Saturday 8:00-1:00 and Tuesday 3:00-6:00. They have a winter indoor market from November to April, and the outdoor/indoor market is from May to October. Its a great place to browse the booths and meet friends!
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Kelly B.
(Jun 29, 2009)
Great selection and wonderful vendors. We love everything from the meats and produce selection to the homewares, pastries, soaps and coffees. It is always a great experience for a family, filled with wonderful bargains!
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Sorry, still getting bad information! Not there Wednesday, either! Only Saturday & Sunday.