Crisp, Cool Weather Means Sweeter Produce | Kootenai County Farmers' Markets

Shop honey and fall veggies and fruits, Market Customers!

As the weather cools, especially at night, the harvest just gets sweeter. Look for crisp apples, squash, pumpkins, sweet leafy greens, stone fruit, corn, honey, and much much more available this weekend at the market! And get ready for gifting and cold weather with hand crafted goods from our local vendors.

Upcoming KCFM Events

Our Fall Fest, a Saturday Market event that’s alway heaps of fun for the whole family, is in a few weeks, and we’re looking for some clothing donations for our make-a-scarecrow activity. If you have old pants or shirts (size large or bigger) that you’re looking to pass on, we’d love to take them off your hands! We need at least 125 pants and 125 shirts (button up works best), and could use some hats or scarves for accessories as well. If you’re able, please bring your donations to the manager’s booth on Saturday, this Saturday, September 20. Thank you in advance!!

Forget your market bag or basket? You can stop by the Manager’s Booth for your free tote, courtesy of Parker Toyota, before you shop!

We have a new flag on the stage! Thank you to Kevin Green from Unlawful Waffles in our food court who donated this beautiful new flag.

Fresh from Farmers this Week:

green beans, Romano beans, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, chard, sweet corn, salad cucumbers, snack cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, Daikon radish, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, garlic, Walla Walla onions, red onions, green pepers, colored peppers, chili peppers, Hungarian hot peppers, jalapeno peppers, Shishito peppers, potatoes, radishes, summer squash, Patty Pan squash, zucchini, winter squash, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, tomatillos, tomatoes (salad, Romas, heirloom, cherry, grape, compari), grapes, strawberries, pears, plums, melons, golden raspberries, peaches, nectarines, pears, apples, basil, dill, parsley, cilantro, and more!
chicken and duck eggs
raw goat milk and chevre, cow milk, and cheeses
fresh-cut flowers, including bouquets, sunflowers, cosmos, and gladiolas
beef, chicken, and pork
local honey
artisan fruit vinegars
farm-crafted salsas and jams
artisan soaps and bodycare products
And so much more!

Willow Wood Honey Farm: The long wait is over! Willow Wood Honey Farm has raw honey available, just harvested in the last few weeks. These hives never leave North Idaho, so it is definitely local honey! Available in quarts, pints, and 2 pound squeeze bottles, stop by early for best selection.

Idaho Livestock Cattle: Established in Hayden, Idaho. We breed and raise seedstock Aberdeen Lowline Cattle. We see them from the time they’re born until they are sold to add genetics to another herd or until they end up in the locker. They are raised on pasture and hay. The steers and sometimes heifers that are chosen for harvest get fed out the last 90 days on grain. They are harvested between 18/24 months, hang for two weeks at Smokey Ridge Meats in Chewelah. This year our ground beef deal of 5 1# pk for $35

Killarney Farms: We will be there with green beans, Romano beans, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, chard, sweet corn, salad cucumbers, snack cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, Daikon radish, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, garlic, Walla Walla onions, red onions, green pepers, colored peppers, chili peppers, Hungarian hot peppers, jalapeno peppers, Shishito peppers, potatoes, radishes, summer squash, Patty Pan squash, zucchini, winter squash, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, tomatillos, tomatoes (salad, Romas, heirloom, cherry, grape, compari), grapes, strawberries, pears, plums, melons, golden raspberries, basil, dill, parsley, cilantro, raw goat milk and chevre cheese.

Kiss My Biscotti: Crisp mornings, warm scones, and a little fall magic !🍁 Come find me at the market with biscotti, fresh baked scones the day of market, dry mixes, (where you can bake up a little fall magic at home) and playful wine gnomes.

Blue Wildrye Farm: This week we’re featuring our pork chops—cut from our pasture raised Berkshire pigs. Unlike conventionally raised pork, our Berkshire chops are richly marbled, juicy, and full of flavor. Their beautiful reddish-pink color is a hallmark of high-quality pork, and the marbling guarantees tender, never-dry chops every time. $14/lb. Online pre-orders are also available: click here to order on the website by 11 pm on Thursdays for Saturday pick up or 11 pm on Mondays for Wednesday pick up.

Lake City Bakers: We are bringing back a customer favorite this weekend – Wild Blueberry Pies! We will have Lemon Blueberry Breads for you as well! If you are avoiding gluten, try our Strawberry Rhubarb Shortbread Bars or Coconut Macaroons. We look forward to seeing you!

Lakeshore Quilting & Design: Carol MacPhee has all new bags, jewelry, and neck coolers this Saturday! Just in time for fall and gifting season. She accepts cash or check. See you this weekend!

Youth Vendors of the Week:

Robinson’s Confections: Our Pumpkin Spice Martini Toffee is back for the fall and holiday season! Our take on the “Pumpkin Spice Martini” bar drink…with Smirnoff® vanilla vodka and our blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove in delightfully smooth brown sugar English Toffee layer, covered in smooth white (28%) couverture-grade Belgian chocolate topped with even more spices. Be sure to stop by our booth at the Hayden Saturday market to sample this delightful treat!

Garden Party Fibers: Come discover all the cozy and bright fall colors in handspun yarn from local sheep and alpaca. I will also have hats and shawls knit by me. See you Saturday! – Juaquetta

Graham Publishing: Now that the dust is settling, it’s time for a new book. Stop by and chat with Clark and Deb, authors of over 90 books, including eight set in North Idaho. Graham Publishing, right by the entrance.

Black Forest Bakery: This Saturday we’ll welcome autumn with our authentic German honey spice cookies the Pfeffernüsse, Onion Cake, Italian Plum Cake, a 14 layer Baumkuchen/Tree Cake and our Bavarian Liquor Torte a triple chocolate cake and so much more.

In The Food Court…

Carpe Diem Crepes: The September Crêpe of the Month is “Pomme”. Say bonjour to fall flavors! This September spotlight is the perfect mix of cozy + sweet. We take freshly-cut apples, drizzle them with warm, salted caramel and wrap them in our golden crepe. Come taste the lusciousness for yourself!

Idahohome Espresso: September Specials

Smart Cookie: Mocha + Cookie Butter
Lunch Room Mocha: Chocolate + Peanut Butter + Toasted Marshmallow
Hall Pass Latte: Brown Sugar Cinnamon + Hazelnut
Teachers-ade: Green Apple Lemonade

On Stage:

Bill Bozly