Upcoming: Week 4 – June 29 & July 1
June 28, 2010
Wow! It is really beautiful out now that summer weather has decided to arrive. As always we are seeing an increase in the variety of produce available, look for beets, broccoli, cherries, peas & other new additions to our produce growers items. This week Aaron Baker will be playing his sweet piano tunes at both the Ketchum & Hailey markets.
This week on Tuesday Ketch ‘em Alive starts their weekly live music shows that run through the summer. We are encouraging folks to come to the market and put together a picnic before going to enjoy the free music. There are a countless variety of options – we will be recommending some different ones each week. Bring a picnic basket or buy one of our reusable shopping bag available for $1.
Here are few picnic recommendations to get you started.
Ketch ‘em Alive runs from 7-9 at Forest Service Park – Washington Ave. & 1st St.
- Grilled chicken, spare-ribs, pork or trout from the BBQ Guy
- Tomato & Eggplant Pasta cups from Nonna’s Sauces
- Fresh salad greens from Wood River Organics or Fair Mountain Farm (& dressing)
- A bottle of wine from Holesinsky or 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards (ask them to cork it for you)
- Baked goods from Rolling in Dough
- Rootbeer from Buck Snort Rootbeer
- A basket of cherries from Waterwheel Gardens
- Top it all off with a Pie from Brick Oven Bakery or Money Farm- Yum!
Mountain Rides will be running well after the show is over with local and south valley bus options directly from Main Street Ketchum to get you home. Check their schedule to confirm. @www.mountainrides.org
Upcoming – Week 3 June 22 & 24
June 21, 2010
Summer has officially arrived and with it the markets start to hit their stride.
This weeks welcomes back some favorites playing tunes – in Ketchum on Tuesday we feature The Shims with Fletcher Brock and Jim Paisley. Hailey will have Chuy and the sounds of the Shoebox Review. As always look for more variety in produce available from our vendors as the season lengthens. Last week we heard some rave reviews about the homemade Idaho potato chips with parmesan being offered by Sayvour and are glad to know the secret is out.
We are looking forward to some true summer weather (fingers crossed), now that the almanac claims that to be the season. Take advantage of the opportunity to shop for local, in season products – it is good for you and your community.
See you at the market!
Upcoming – Week Two: June 15 & 17
June 13, 2010
Clear skies welcomed the first week of market in both Ketchum and Hailey as vendors and customers alike happily began the season. Thanks to No Cheap Horses for the excellent music this week will feature the sounds of Some Strings Attached in Ketchum and Rebecca Cox in Hailey. The range of produce available will continue to frow as the season extends. Look for early season fresh baby greens and head lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, kale, green onions, herbs, beets, carrots, turnips, garlic scapes, strawberries, and vegetable and herb plant starts for your garden.
See you at the market!
Market Season Begins This Week!
June 7, 2010
Hooray, market season has arrived in the Wood River Valley
June 8 in Ketchum and June 10 in Hailey starting at 2:30.
Lots of early season fresh produce including fresh baby greens and head lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, kale, green onions, herbs, beets, carrots, turnips, garlic scapes, strawberries, and vegetable and herb plant starts for your garden.
No Cheap Horses will be bringing roots of a different sort to this weeks featured music in ketchum – outlaw country, folk, rock, blues, gospel and bluegrass. The audience will hear close vocal harmonies, down right dirty blues, rock n’ roll classics, sweet folk songs, gritty mining songs with Mia’s banjo, country blues with Gerard’s steel slide guitar and some fun acapella numbers to round out the performance. Mia Edsall and Stacey Lee from the group will be at the Hailey market showcasing original tunes, old-time traditionals, gospel, and country songs. Visit the No Cheap Horse Band Facebook page.
We are looking forward to an excellent season providing local, fresh, sustainable produce and products to the community. Come on down, visit with friends and neighbors, enjoy some music & support your community. We look forward to seeing you at the market!
Summer 2010 Market Season begins next week! June 8 & 10.
June 3, 2010
Central Idaho’s premier high altitude outdoor markets return next week with an summer explosion of sound and color. Featuring the first and freshest produce of the season, music, kids activities, handcrafted goods & art, chef demonstrations, freshly prepared food, drinks and much more. Organizers have scheduled with Mother Nature to begin the Ketchum & Hailey markets during the traditionally beautiful first weeks of mountain summer:
Ketchum June 8 2:30 – 6:00pm
Fourth Street Heritage Corridor near Atkinson’s
Hailey Thursday June 10 2:30 – 6:30pm
Galena & Main between Sturtevant’s & Bank of America
This season brings in some new, exciting vendors in conjunction with many of the old favorites. In the course of the last 9 years our local markets have grown to be a vibrant summertime gathering that provide wonderful benefits for consumers, farmers and communities. This year we are happy to announce the Artists’ Market which has shared space in cooperation with the Hailey Market is expanding to Ketchum as well and will be in the Ketchum Park Plaza across from Atkinson’s.
So, lots going on – bring a friend, grab a tote-bag and come on down. We look forward to seeing you!
Watch this site for recipes, schedules, featured vendors & much more.
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Market Season 2010 Begins June 8!
April 11, 2010
It is not long now until the start of another market season! The first day of the market begins June 8th in Ketchum and June 10th in Hailey. Many of your favorite vendors will be back along with some fresh faces. Each year gets better and we look forward to another wonderful season. As we finalize this summer’s info we will updating it here soon, so stay tuned. See you at the market!
Canning Workshop at Sawtooth Botanical Gardens October 9
October 7, 2009
Family Canning Workshop
Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 4 – 7 pm
Instructor: Kaz Thea
Location: Sawtooth Botanical Garden
Pre-registration required.
Family Canning Workshop
You’ve spent the summer toiling in the garden and now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Harvest time is here, but what to do with all the extra fruits and vegetables you’ve gathered? You’ll be able to enjoy them throughout the winter after you attend the Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s canning workshop. Join us in the Garden’s kitchen on Friday, October 9, from 4 – 7 pm to learn the basics of food preservation with Kaz Thea. In addition to managing the Hailey Farmer’s Market, Kaz is an avid gardener with extensive experience in home canning. She will teach attendees how to make salsa, as well as, pickle vegetables.
The entire family is encouraged to attend because there are fun jobs for even the littlest hands. Children love the sense of accomplishment from making their own food. Make canning your new harvest-time family tradition. Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $10 for Members and $15 for Non-Members. Discounts are available to those that supply their own materials. Pre-registration is required. Please call 726-9358, or e-mail heather@sbgarden.org for more information.
Through education and fun the Sawtooth Botanical Garden hopes to plant the seed of their larger vision: Celebrating Plants and Inspiring People to live in appreciation and balance with nature. All programs are supervised by SBG staff educators with First Aid and CPR certification.
Wood River Farmer’s Market – October 6 & 8
October 6, 2009
The end of the season has arrived for our local farmer’s market with today’s market in Ketchum (10/6) and Thursday’s market in Hailey (10/8). All of our vendors still have an excellent selection available for sale. Fall harvest has brought a wonderful variety of fruits and vegetables to the farmers stalls and our craftsmen, wine sellers and chefs off some of the finest products in the valley – all handcrafted with loving care.
Come on down and show your support for our local economy. There will be some great deals and you can speak with our vendors to find out what and where their products will be available after the markets are over.
Thanks for all your support. See you at the market!
Wood River Farmer’s Market Sept. 29 & October 1st
September 27, 2009
Well, there are two weeks left for the Wood River Farmer’s Market in both Ketchum and Hailey – all of our vendors still have an incredible selection of items for sale. This week Piers Lamb will be playing music in Hailey and if you have not had the chance to see him this summer we highly recommend it.
These beautiful fall days lend themselves perfectly for a stroll around the markets and a chance to speak with our vendors. Many of them sell within the valley besides just at the market, so if you are looking for items away from market day speak with them and they will be happy to help arrange pickup or let you know where to find them.
See you at the market!
Wood River Farmer’s Market Sept. 22 & 24
September 20, 2009
Well, you certainly could not ask for more beautiful weather to visit the farmer’s market – our crisp mornings & sunny days of soft early fall light are perfect for socializing and shopping the market with friends. Tourist season has slowed some so lots of the good folks you see at the market will be locals. This is a great chance to chat with the vendors about their products and pick up some new ideas for recipes with the fall harvest.
This week in Ketchum on Sept. 22 our featured music is to be announced. In Hailey on Sept. 24 local favorites The Kim Stocking Band will be bringing their wonderful tunes and Jake Kraft from the excellent downtown Hailey restaurant Fresshies will be giving a chef demonstration.
See you at the market!
