Happy Mother’s Day, Market Customers!
Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday and Wednesday for our opening week. The weather was lovely, and you made it an amazing first week.
Did you visit our Youth Vendors this past week?! We are excited to offer booth spaces this year to young entrepreneurs who want to showcase and sell their products while gaining valuable business experience in a supportive, community-focused environment. If you or your family member is between 8 and 18 years of age and making or growing your own products (with an emphasis on agriculture), click here to apply. Youth must be able to attend their scheduled market date(s) and run their booth with minimal adult assistance. An adult MUST be present for supervision.
Bike to Market Month (Wednesdays): Like to ride your bike? Bike to the Wednesday Markets in Riverstone during May and get a $5 gift token to spend at the Market! Stop by the Manager’s Booth (at Beebe and Maine) with your bike for more info and to get your token. Interested in sponsoring the Bike to Market Program? Email us at MarketManager@KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org.
Here are some farmers, vendors, and products you’ll find this Saturday and next Wednesday for you and your family…
Fresh from Farmers this Week:
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Killarney Farms: Killarney will be at both Markets with lots of fresh greens, like arugula, Orac spinach, lettuce, baby Bok Choy and more. We have a wealth of flowers for Mom or just to bring a little spring into your home. We’ll also have goat milk, chevre, and eggs. Check out our certified organic tomato and pepper starts!
Idaho Livestock: We will be back at the Market this weekend with our 5 lbs of ground beef for $35 special. Stop by and pick up a pack for Mother’s Day dinner this weekend!
Bee Blossom: I started caring for bees when I was 19. I am now a 23-year-old beekeeper, and I have educated myself on the amazing benefits of local honey and propolis for the human body, like allergy relief, antibacterial properties, and antiviral properties. Come see me on Saturday!
Dandelion Half Acre: It’s Spring! Dandelion Half Acre will be at the Market this week with all your favorite cookies, sugars, and salts. We’ll also have fresh colorful Flower Power and Sugar Hearts, pretty pansy planters, and lots of special gifts for Mom. See you Saturday.
Blue Wildrye Farm: Come see Suzanne this weekend and in Riverstone next Wednesday! Pre-order for grab-and-go convenience or just stop by and buy directly from our booth. This week, we’re featuring our Country Breakfast Sausage ($12/pk), perfect for brunch with Mom and Pork Burger Patties ($12/4-pk), pre-seasoned for an easy, tasty grilling option for the whole family. Pre-order by 11 pm on Thursdays for Saturday pick up or 11 pm on Mondays for Wednesday pick up.
Winifred Farms: Happy Mother’s Day! This week tulips are in abundance at Winifred Farms – 100% locally grown in Post Falls. These fresh cuts will last longer than a week in the vase. We will have paper wrapped tulip bouquets, vase arrangements, and a few anemone jars! Come by and say “hi” and pick up something for mom.
Kerr Microgreens: Happy Mother’s Day! Treat mom to fresh microgreens with some of our favorites: SUNFLOWERS, PEAS, RADISHES, WASABI MUSTARD, BROCCOLI, RED CABBAGE, SALAD MIX, and CRESS.
FREEZE DRIED MICROGREENS are available in: RADISH, BROCCOLI, and MICRO MIX ( kohlrabi, broccoli, and red cabbage).
Lake City Bakers: Lake City Bakers is bringing back their Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cakes this week! They will also have cool Fruit Parfait cups ready to go. Thanks for a wonderful first week, come try something new!
Clare’s Garden Herbal Soap: Greetings spring customers. Clare’s Garden Herbal Soaps will be at the Market this weekend. Come and restock with your favorite soap, shampoo bar, or face bar!
Quill Your Wishes: Alena will be selling her handmade quilled cards this weekend. Stop by and check out here selection for Mother’s Day! A quilling card is a greeting card decorated with an art form where thin strips of paper are rolled, shaped, and glued to create intricate designs. These designs are then attached to the card’s surface to create a decorative and unique piece of paper art.
Narrow Way Coffee Roasters: We will have our Colombia Finca Villa Betulia Natural coffee this weekend. Stop by our booth for a free sample and take a bag home to enjoy! The best way we can describe the tasting notes on this one is a fruit kaleidoscope definitely fun and delicious! We’ll have fresh coffee brewed and ready for you and a wide variety of bagged beans. Can’t wait to see you all again!
Graham Publishing:We’re delighted to be back for another market season, and we have THREE new books you’re going to love! Clark and Deb have written nearly 95 books in many genres, so finding your new favorite is easy. Books make terrific gifts –and Mother’s Day is coming on fast. Come see Graham Publishing, right by the Market Manager’s booth.
Sweet Ember Candle Co.: Sweet Ember is excited to announce our product expansion! You can now find hand lotion, body butter, and artisan soap boxes along with our candles. We will have special Happy Mother’s Day tags on our soap boxes for Mother’s Day. Each concrete jar is hand crafted in Rathdrum, ID, and sealed with a safe sealant. Our candles are poured in small batches, and each candle’s decorations are delicately placed to add something a little extra sweet to your candle.
In the Food Court
North Idaho Wellness Bar: We are so excited to be back at the Saturday markets! This week we are bringing back our limited edition BERRY BASIL juice, it’s a fan favorite and we encourage everyone to try it served over ice, it is incredible! We will also be bringing our yummy prep’d protein balls, and by popular demand- in addition to our full menu we will also have our yummy pitaya 
bowls!
Carpe Diem Crepes: Meet our Crêpe of the month for May: “Rouge Délice” This delightful crepe tastes like spring with homemade Fresh Berries Coulis poured over a warm crêpe and topped with whipped cream. Simple ingredients, always fresh.
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! May’s drink specials include Mom’s Mocha (chocolate and raspberry), Honey Bee Latte (honey, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon), and Sweet Treat Latte (vanilla and cupcake syrups). 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:
Saturday: Bill Bozly
Wednesday: Pamela Jean
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