2020 Farmers Market Season is May 23 until mid October.
We are making changes to the web page so please be patient!
Manager Notes 6/5/20
Our beautiful selection of spring veggies will continue tomorrow. Read the notes from the last 2 weeks to see what is going on.
Manager Notes 5/29/2020
Our opening day went perfect. I wrote this letter to the local paper.
Everybody Wore A Mask
The Gatlinburg Farmers Market opened on Sat. 5/23. Since we are on city property, we promised we would follow recommendations for masks, social distancing, hand sanitizers and one way flow through the market.
We had received a bit of negativity about recommending masks, I was a bit worried there could be problems. 99% were happy that we were requiring them. Many local shoppers have kept themselves at home and even out of the grocery stores. They welcomed an outside area with rules where they could give 6 ft. hugs, see and visit friends again and buy fresh all natural vegetables.
Parents with 2 young girls stopped by, all wearing masks except the youngest who was about 5 years old. When she learned we were requiring masks she started crying. Mom, walked in and purchased a child sized mask from one of our crafters ( whose husband was selling home made bread). The little girl was beaming, as she now had a mask like her sister.
A couple, who are regular customers came by with a golden-doodle and a dachshund. I looked at their masks. To my surprise! The had the dog faces on their masks. Wish I had asked them where the got them. Our opening market was the best ever! Eight veggie and baked good vendors sold out by 11:30. We should have at least three more vendors this Saturday, 5/30, 8:30 til noon.
We will continue to stand our ground, recommending masks. The Gatlinburg Farmers Market will continue to protect our vendors and immune compromised shoppers. We are now thinking about a most creative mask contest.
We will have the same edibles as last week with carrots added and someone will surprise me with an addition.
Read below for a complete list.
Manager Notes 5/21/2020
The Gatlinburg Farmers Market will open Sat. 5/23, 8:30 -noon.
Across from the Gatlinburg Food City, East Parkway, light 2B
We will open small and without fanfare.
Please spread love but not the virus.
We will be requiring and selling masks.
We will have broccoli, lettuce, snap peas, 2 types of kale, spinach,
eggs, duck eggs, chicken, lamb, honey, jams, pickles, tomatoes, green beans?, garlic, mustard, radishes, herbs, garlic, swiss chard, baked goods and of course LeConte Cookies, and a few fun crafts.
( Vendors: please have tent weights, umbrellas, lunch, water, coffee and hand sanitizer ).
If you would like to be a vendor:
call Glo @ 865-640-7190 or glotreecastle@gmail.com
Vendors, board members, sponsors and volunteers are still needed. Call Glo at 865-640-7190.
. Don't forget the Gatlinburg Farmers Market Saturday. Make It a day. Bring a cooler. Find a great Gatlinburg restaurant for breakfast. Have a picnic for lunch, hike or play in the river in Greenbrier. We are getting some beautiful support from Gatlinburg and more vendors are coming soon.
The Gatlinburg Farmers Market: would like to invite everyone to join us for our 11th Season. Each market will host some different events like door prizes, plant and seed give-away, music, cultural events and always a kids activity.
Products: Now in its eleventh season, the market provides Tennessee grown produce, local products, and foods in a friendly social environment. Patrons will find a variety of in-season goods that may include fruits, nuts, berries, honey, jellies and jams, and vegetables. Also available are plants, baked goods and natural health and wellness products.
Internships: As part of the market's goal to enhance the quality of life in the Gatlinburg area and to educate people on nutritional, economic, environmental, and social implications of eating seasonally and locally, we have developed internship opportunities for youth and young adults interested in earning community service merits and letters of participation. (Look in the Internship tab for job descriptions and more information.)
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Directions to Market
Traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg - turn north onto Hwy 321 toward Cosby.
Go about 2.2 miles, near light 2B
Food city will be on your left and the market is directlly across the street
turn in through the Gatlinburg Post office or turn right at light 2b
Go about 2.2 miles, near light 2B
Food city will be on your left and the market is directlly across the street
turn in through the Gatlinburg Post office or turn right at light 2b
Check out our old but good video
It is with great enthusiasm that we present the Gatlinburg Farmers Market. We are residents of Sevier and Cocke Counties. Specifically Gatlinburg and surrounding towns, including Pigeon Forge and Sevierville who are focused on healthy food, lifestyle, technology, and major event productions throughout our careers. We all selected the Great Smoky Mountains as our home because of the beauty and offerings of the area and the wonderful lifestyle it brings and has the capacity to bring to its residents. The Gatlinburg Farmers Market is a dream and a vision to provide our residents and visitors with fresh, local produce for fair pricing while supporting and stimulating the local economy |
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"Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace." - May Sarton