We’ve got a little something of everything for the good men in your life, Market Customers!
Start Father’s Day off early on Saturday morning with good food, live music from Bill Bozly, and a wealth of quality, locally-crafted gift ideas at the Kootenai County Farmers Market. We’re open Saturday at 9 am until 1:30 pm at the southeast corner of 95 and prairie in Coeur d’Alene, and we have so much planned for the guys this weekend! Check out below what our vendors have to offer, and bring Dad by for a Bully Dog, a free cookie, a decent coffee, and some good music and people.
Every Saturday day through Labor Day Weekend, our PoP (Power of Produce) Club has a free Kids’ Activity at the Market where your kids can learn about and even taste locally grown produce! Children completing the activity each week earn a $2 token to spend on fruits, vegetables, or food bearing plants! The program is designed for kiddos ages 5 to 12 and teaches children to grow and prepare their own produce.Interested in sponsoring one of our programs, like Bike to Market or POP Club for kids? Email us for more information at: MarketManager@KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org
Fresh from Farmers this Week:
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Royal Highlands: Happy Father’s Day from Royal Highlands! Be sure to stop by and pick up some carrots, lettuce, spinach, beets, onions etc … for your Father’s Day dinner. Nothing goes better with BBQ than an amazing FRESH salad. We will also still have plant starts, so get your dad a tomato plant or maybe a REALLY hot pepper plant. He will enjoy it all summer long! See you Saturday!
Susi The Tomato Lady: I am bringing all kinds of goodies from my nursery, including flowers, cuke and squash starts, herbs, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry and strawberry plants. I’m also making fresh strawberry rhubarb jam, and will have Huckleberry and Huckleberry Jalapeno jams on hand. Find Wendy and I right next to the Manager’s Booth. I am excited to see everyone this Saturday!
Blue Wildrye Farm: Suzanne will have Father’s Day favorites, ready for the skillet. This weekend, treat Dad to pasture-raised bacon, cured with care and packed with flavor. Whether it’s part of a hearty breakfast or layered on a juicy burger, bacon makes everything better! Pre-orders only available online by 11 pm on Thursdays for Saturday pick up or 11 pm on Mondays for Wednesday pick up.
Willow Wood Honey Farm: Looking for that perfect little Father’s Day gift? How about some Man Hands hand balm? Made with beeswax, all natural ingredients and essential oils specifically chosen for hard working hands, this is very healing and moisturizing. Available in two sizes, the 2 ounce is $8 and the big 4 ounce is $14. Stop by Willow Wood Honey Farm’s booth for a free sample!
Kerr Microgreens: Come out and shop early this Father’s Day weekend!🤸🌞🌭🌱 We will bring FRESH MICROGREENS: sunflower, pea, rambo radish, red arrow radish, broccoli, salad mix, kale, red cabbage, yellow mustard, cress, and amaranth. NEW: Pick up a head of BUTTERHEAD LETTUCE for sandwiches and burgers. 🍔🌮 And for families going camping/hiking, we will have FREEZE DRIED MICROGREENS; light weight, portable and shelf stable vegetables!
Winifred Farms: Things are growing tall and strong at Winifred Farms! Here is Kendra in the feverfew patch. This is a fall planting that was overwintered in our unheated hoop house. It’s almost 4 feet tall now and so beautiful! You will find these cuties tucked into our mixes this week as well as in straight bunches. We are finishing up with spring bloomers so this may be your last chance to grab this season’s ranunculus and anemones.
Kiss My Biscotti: Kiss My Biscotti will have a special biscotti for Father’s Day…Spicy & Savory Bacon, Bourbon & Aged Smoked Gouda Biscotti! This biscotti screams drink me with your favorite craft beer! Pairings – Bourbon, craft beer, and it’s also perfect atop a green salad! We only make this twice a year, so grab it while you can! We will also have Lemon 🍋, Chocolate and Orange 🍊, Morning, and Vegan Biscotti just to name a few; and our freshly baked day of market Strawberry and Rhubarb and Cranberry and Orange Scones!
Lilly’s Lemonade: Happy Father’s Day from Lilly’s Lemonade! Stop by this Saturday and treat your dad to an amazing lemonade…special flavor, this weekend only in honor of Father’s Day…SPARKLING HUCKLEBERRY LEMONADE! Lilly will also have her regular favorites….ORIGINAL LEMONADE AND TROPICAL LEMONADE. See you Saturday!
Lake City Bakers: Over at Lake City Bakers, in honor of Father’s Day, we are giving away a Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, or Snickerdoodle Cookies to all the guys who stop in at our booth on Saturday! We will have great pies and sweet rolls boxed and ready to give Dad, too! See you Saturday!
Graham Publishing: Need a Father’s Day gift? We got you! We know just what Dad and Grandpa want. 90 books (yes, you read that right) by local authors Clark and Deb include: mystery, cruise travel, sci-fi/fantasy, cookbooks, crime novels, romance, historical fiction, and eight of them are set in North Idaho! Graham Publishing is right by the Manger’s booth on Saturdays. We’re also happy to chat about anything writing-related.
Garden Party Fibers: Consider a hat for Father’s Day. I will be there with my handspun yarn from local sheep and alpaca. You can make your own or find one ready to go. Space 12. See you there!
And In the Food Court…
Carpe Diem Crepes: Have you tried our authentic French creperie? June’s Crepe of the Month is an old-time favorite: Belle Helene. Our signature light and tender crepe is topped with house poached pears, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream, then drizzled with chocolate sauce. Délicieux and perfect for warm weather!
The Hungry Squatch: We are the new booth in the Food Court, coming to you alongside Aebleskivers. We will be offering food specials all summer, but this holiday weekend we will have specialty burgers and are introducing the Blazing Behemoth! This burger is loaded with pepper jack cheese and jalapeños, is infused with spices, and is topped with a mango habanero sauce. Come get it while it’s here!
Bully Dogs: Have you tried our dogs? They are delicious! Thank you for coming and supporting our new booth this past week! I’ll be serving up an assortment of hot dogs, sausages, and brats, along with mouth-watering Chicken Tamales. Come try it out, and look for my expanded menu next week.
Idahome Espresso: We’ll be there on Saturday! June’s drink specials include Twix Mocha, Maple Bar, Dad’s Brew (Bourbon Caramel Nitro Cold Brew with Sweet Cream Cold Foam), Gone Fishing (Red Bull or Lotus, Blue Raspberry, Lime and Coconut), and Peach Ring. Come grab a drink and enjoy the live music.
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Reminder: Bring your market basket for your shopping or a box for your plants. Our vendors also appreciate small cash bills, especially if you are shopping early.
If your business is interested in donating to or sponsoring a market program, please contact Friends.KCFM@gmail.com.
On Stage:
Bill Bozly
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