River’s Edge Farmers Market

Market Dates

June-August 5-7:30p / September 5-6:30p

  • June: 6, 13, 20, 27
  • July: 4th – closed, 11, 18, 25
  • August: 1st – closed for County Fair, 8, 15, 22, 29
  • September: 5, 12, 19, 26

Live Music Dates

  • June 6th: Burn N’ Bush. Opening Day! The Oregon Park District joins us in kicking off the very first market day with Music & More at the Market.  Music sponsored by Crest Foods. Crest Foods will be offering free food give aways.
  • June 13th:
  • June 20th: Alex Sitze
  • June 27th: Well Strung, sponsored by Circle G Farms. Oregon Park District will have family crafts.
  • July 11th:
  • July 18th: Justin Jones, sponsored by the Oregon Park District
  • July 25th:

Special Events

  • July 20thOregon Public Library – The Oregon Public Library is sponsoring the Bubble Guy. The most magical evening at the market! Bring the whole family down and make bubbles of all sizes.  Visit the Friends of the Library booth to sign up for a library card and learn about special library events. They will have books to buy and crafts to make.

Market Vendors

  • Bear’s Creations – crochet items, earrings, plushies, blankets, art
  • Stoned Fairy Farms – apothecary items, fresh mushrooms, cultivation supplies
  • Bev Olson – plants, veggies, honey, lawn art, pumpkins, gourds
  • Oregon FFA – plants/veggies
  • Chloe Major – plants, produce, flowers, jams
  • Creations by Christy – plant based pre-packaged snacks
  • Dietrich Ranch LLC – 100% grass-fed/grass finished beef, lamb, free range pastured chicken & pork
  • Diane Brink – perennial plants, painted rocks/signs, doll clothes
  • CraftyNich – on-the-spot shirts/tumblers, knitted plushies, waterproof stickers, crystal necklaces +
  •  This and That – Handmade crafts: aprons, corn packs, lap robes, scrubbies, dishcloths, potholders, Swiffer pads, winter scarves
  • Liberty Hill Acres – Organic dog treats, eggs
  • Ms. Mint’s Pop Shop – organic, fresh fruit gourmet popsicles
  • Bear Moon Soap – handmade soaps, lotions, lip balms, sugar scrubs, and bath bombs
  • Libra Farms – flowers, plants and produce
  • Ewe and Me Acres – Home grown veggies, BAKED GOODS (pies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, jams, cookies), Meat (Lamb, Chicken, Duck, Turkey), Dog treats
  • Mollie Krecklow – hand crafted boo boo bags, pillows
  • Michelle Prue – hand crafted bowl coozies, bibs, blankets, bags, pillows, wallets, table runners
  • I Dig Coffee – specialty coffee, freshly roasted
  • Farm Frescamaple syrup, maple extract, garlic, peaches, rhubarb, “cowboy candy” (candied jalapenos)
  • Spruce Lane Flower Co – Flower farmer providing local perennials & native plants
  • Junk Drawer – Unique decor and accessories
  • Theresa Watson – plants, flowers, veggies, grains/oats, canned-goods
  • U.P. Beach Glass – Upper Peninsula beach glass found and created into fun jewelry using new and repurposed items
  • Meddling Sheep Mushrooms – gourmet mushrooms

Food Truck Vendors


SNAP/LINK MATCH @ THE MARKET

The River’s Edge Farmers Market is proud and excited to offer SNAP & Link benefits.
When visiting the farmers market stop by the orange info tent. We’ll process your requested amount and give you River Bucks to spend at participating vendors. Thanks to the Link Match program, you can also receive matching funds to be used towards fresh fruits and veggies. For example, if you spend $10 on your snap card, you automatically qualify for another $10 through link match. So, $10 turns into $20!!
We are here to make things easy and friendly. If you have questions give us a call, send a message or stop on by the market for more details.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Our combined community efforts make this market the place to be every Thursday evening!

Crest FoodsRock River TitleCircle G FarmsDandelion MercantileLutheran Social ServicesCity of OregonOregon Fire Protection District


MARKET LOCATION

The River’s Edge Farmers Market in Oregon, IL is located along the beautiful Rock River behind Oregon’s Fire Department off N 2nd Street. You can look forward to fresh, locally grown produce, meat, quality handmade items, live music, fun activities for kids, & other special events! A variety of food trucks will be onsite to provide you a delicious dinner cuisine. North 2nd Street will be closed during market hours to create a pedestrian friendly space.

Check us out on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming events.


Applications & Fee Payment

Application Options

  1. In-Person at City Hall (115 N 3rd St, Oregon). Ask for an application.
  2. Online:
  • Downloading steps: download, access file, type in your information and save it to your computer, then email it to riversedgefarmersmarket@gmail.com

Deadlines to apply are posted in the application. Vendor fees apply this year. You may submit payment online or in-person at City Hall. All fees are directly applied to the market and help fund entertainment and special events. If you have any questions please contact the email provided above.

Online Payment Option (Please note a convenience fee is applied)

  • Click link below. You will be redirected to a secure GovPayNow site
  • Fill in all * required information
  • Under the Fee Type tab select “misc (explain in notes)” and write River’s Edge Farmers Market
  • Enter payment amount for which session you are applying for
  • Click continue and finish

Click to Pay Now - Miscellaneous Payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Market Contact:

Liz Hiemstra, Market Manager

815.277.9229

riversedgefarmersmarket@gmail.com

 

Melanie Cozzi, City of Oregon Commissioner

913.522.1379

commissionercozzi@gmail.com

 


We will be accepting SNAP through our market.
See the link for more information on eligibility.