Farmers Market 2023

4 p.m. to Dusk | Thursdays

July 6, 2023 thru September as long as the weather & crops permit.

Registration Fees:

  • The price to set up for a single market is $10
  • If you’d like to commit to a month, the discounted price is $30 for 4 weeks (save $10)
  • If you are interested in becoming a vendor then please call the Wood River Parks & Rec Department at 618-251-3130 or email: [email protected]

Please Note: The month rate must be paid in one installment, at the beginning of the month.

We hope that you are as excited about the 2023 season as we are! The Market will remain located in the parking lot on 143 and 1st Street.

Each vendor is allowed a 10×10 space and is responsible for bringing the following items if desired: tables, chairs, E-Z Up tent or umbrella, signage, bags or other suitable packaging, scales, and display material. Set-up time is from 3 – 3:45 p.m. Please also remember to bag your trash and leave your area free of debris. Please Note: Any hot food vendors will need to bring a K-grade fire extinguisher & any tents used must be flame retardant.

Items permitted at the Market include, but are not limited to: fresh fruits and vegetables, garden and houseplants, cut flowers, decorative gourds, jams, pies, breads, cakes, cookies, crafts, quilts, woodwork items, jewelry, pottery, paintings, etc.

Please remember that anything you sell has to be homegrown or at least 50% handmade!

Any vendor involved in a dispute that results in obscene language, or threatening comments is subject to suspension at the discretion of the Wood River Parks & Recreation Department. Any vendor involved in a fight or physical confrontation with another vendor or patron will be ejected from the market and will receive a minimum of one-night suspension for the following week. The Wood River Park & Recreation Department has the authority to lengthen the suspension.

Wood River Farmers’ Market will be working with WIC this season. If you would like to become a part of this program, please call Stacy Rongey at (618) 877-3433.

Thank you very much for your participation & support, we believe that 2023 will be the best season yet – please spread the word to other farmers & artists!

Registration Form 2023
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