COMPOST YOUR HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN!
Did you know that 80% of the 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins purchased for Halloween end up in the landfill?? BRFM Compost vendor Indy Go Green is making composting an option for BRFM customers this season! If you don’t plan to bake or compost your Halloween pumpkins or squashes, bring them to the Market on November 9 or November 16 and drop them off for composting! Straw and cornstalks too! There will be a trailer near the entrance to drop them off.
Vendor News
- Filigree Bakery will have Swiftie Samplers again this week. They flew off their table last week!!
- Garcia’s Gardens is back with carrots sweetened by the frost and his customer favorite salad mix.
Vendor Updates
- Wild’s Apple Farm did not have the best apple growing season this year so they are not particpating in the Winter Market. But fortunately, Redwine Family Farms will be bringing us top notch apples from Garwood Orchards in La Porte IN all Winter!
- Christopher Farm participated in their first Summer Market in 2024 and is now joining the Winter Market!
- Artisano’s Oils & Spices, a long-time vendor at the Summer Market is joining us this year full-time and will still do pepper roasting for a few more markets.
- 317 Juicery, Aguablanca Shrimp, Apricot Sun will not be participating in the Winter Market for this season. And 4 Birds Bakery is not participating for now – they may join us later if they can resolve staffing.
Vendor Schedules
- Chez Pauline French Bakery will be coming full time this Winter but will be out this Saturday.
- Gomez BBQ, Primal Delights and Vangicookies are also moving from part-time to full-time this winter.
To find vendor locations at the Market, check the newsletter Vendor Map each week or scan the Vendor Map QR Code at the entrance to the Market. Click here to see the complete list of our Winter Market vendors. The Vendor Map and Vendor list are also available on our website.
Remember to bring CASH in order to purchase from the few vendors who don’t take credit cards (Norman Mullet Farm and Phelps Family Farm).
Lost & Found items are turned in to the BRFM Information booth – be sure to check there if you’ve lost something (water bottles, wallets, kids’ stuff) at the Market.
WHAT’S COOKING
Pumpkin Dumplings with Brown Butter and Parmesan
Whether using a half-empty can of pumpkin or making your own purée, these homemade dumplings for perfect for your fall dinner. Nutmeg adds warmth and savory Parmesan complements the sweetness of the pumpkin (recipe).
MUSIC AT THE MARKET
Mario Joven
We are pleased to welcome back BRFM favorite, Mario Joven with Goodman on fiddle. Mario always brings together interesting artists for a great sound! Come enjoy them with your coffee or listen while you shop!
Our musicians volunteer to perform at the Market, so tips are much appreciated!
