Joomla! site syndication http://www.clarkforkrivermarket.com 2010-09-08T23:57:34+01:00 http://www.clarkforkrivermarket.com http://www.clarkforkrivermarket.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2004-06-12T11:54:06+01:00 http://www.clarkforkrivermarket.com http://www.clarkforkrivermarket.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1&Itemid=9 Saturday, September 11th, 2010- Music under the bridge from DAN DUBUQUE (10am-1pm). Music on the east end from KIRA MEANS (11am-1pm).--We accept Credit/ Debit/ EBT/ Cash. Most produce vendors also accept WIC Program vouchers and Senior Nutrition Program vouchers. We now also accept Missoula Downtown Association gift cards.The 2010 market season is through October 23rd. Thanks for supporting Western Montana's farmers, ranchers, bakers, artisans, chefs, and musicians! Questions? Comments? Contact Franco Salazar (Market Manager) at 406-396-0593 or email at clarkforkrivermarket@gmail.com (mailto:clarkforkrivermarket@gmail.com). The Clark Fork River Market is located under the Higgins Bridge, in the Riverside Parking Lot, just east of Caras Park and the Wilma Building in downtown Missoula. Our hours are Saturdays, 8am until 1pm from the first Saturday in May through the fourth Saturday in October -- rain or shine! Please click on our locate us icon at the top of this page for a map to our site. There is ample FREE parking adjacent to the market at Caras Park and on the upper and lower levels of the Bank Street Parking Structure (at the Millennium Building).The Clark Fork River Market provides a lively and scenic setting for buying locally-produced fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, organic dairy products, plants, flowers, fresh handcrafted pastas, baked goods, honey, salsa, jams and jellies, wool goods and other wares from area farmers, ranchers and chefs. Breakfast, lunch, espresso, coffee, tea and cold drinks are also available, along with plenty of seating for customers who want to relax and enjoy the festive market atmosphere. Live music adds to the festivities from 10am to 12ish.The week of September 11th, 2010 customers can expect these products and more from Western Montana farmers, ranchers, bakers and chefs during the market season: Produce: TOMATOES, melons, winter squash varieties, corn, egg plant, hot peppers, sweet peppers, corn, cherry tomatoes, green beans, wax beans, arugula, green onions, garlic, fennel, beets, bok choy, carrots, radishes, spinach, crispy lettuce and salad mixes, bay leaf, thyme, sage, basil, dill, daikon radishes, kale, chard, cabbage, broccoli, summer squash, zucchini, onions, CHERRIES, HUCKLEBERRIES, and gathered mushrooms(including MOREL mushrooms).Cut Flowers: Locally grown, beautifully arranged cut flowers including cut lillies, iris, lavender, and a wide selection of dried flower arrangements. More coming soon!! Plants and Seeds: A variety of vegetable starts, fruit plants, fruit tree saplings, tree saplings, bedding plants that include an array of flowers and ornamentals, native MT seeds, and a variety of native perenial starts. Our farmers love to share their advice to help make your gardening experience a fun and successful one. Animal Proteins: frozen and fresh beef, bison, pork, chicken, emu, and seafood from Alaska. We also have jerky, bratwurst, sausages, hamburgers, and smoked meats.Wool goods: Wool vendors from Western MT will offer their wool yarns, pillows, scarves, hand loomed rugs, felted wool hats and more. Baked Items: Pies, cakes, quiches, amazingly decorated cookies, cupcakes, croissants, muffins, breads, maca balls, granola, and MORE will be available from more than 11 local bakers. Vegan options available. Gluten free products also available from several vendors. Dairy: organic artisan cheese (including feta, swiss, cheddar, brie, curds) and butter. Other Products: Spreads and dips, coffee, espresso, fresh roasted coffee beans, salsa, locally made cooking sauces and marinades, spices, hot prepared foods such as, egg sandwiches, waffles, tamales, asian cuisine, hamburgers, bratwurst, hot dogs, lemonade, BBQ, Argentinian empanadas, pitas, ice cream, and donuts.Also, dog biscuits, dog muffins, and dog treats.__________________No cash? No problem! Thanks to Big Sky Commerce, CREDIT CARDS and EBT/SNAP cards ARE ACCEPTED - visit the market information booth for more information. Most vendors also accept checks. We also have an ATM available, next to our market information booth. THANK YOU, MARKET CUSTOMERS --your patronage helps to strengthen our local economy, and is essential to the preservation of Montana's agricultural heritage. _________________Interested in becoming a vendor? There is still room! Please click on the vendor icon above to learn about our rules and regulations and booth fees. Email Franco Salazar at clarkforkrivermarket@gmail.com with any Questions._________________Are you a member of a nonprofit group looking to provide information to the Missoula community in a simple and effective manner? Consider joining us for a Saturday or two - call 406-396-0593 for information. We charge standard unreserved booth fees for nonprofit participation at the Market. text/html 2008-06-19T08:43:44+01:00 http://www.clarkforkrivermarket.com http://www.clarkforkrivermarket.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=9 Vegetable, Produce and/or Flower Vendors Tria Moua – flowers, garlic braids, morels and more – from MissoulaHighland Organics – fresh produce, bedding plants, eggs, berries, more – from Frenchtown areaHome Acres Orchard -- apricots, apples, pears and homemade jams -- sustainably grown in the Bitterroot Valley Yong Moua Farm Products – flowers, dried morel mushrooms, veggies, strawberries, huckleberries, plums – from MissoulaChao Lo’s Produce – vegetables, bedding plants, flowers, strawberries, huckleberries, morels – from MissoulaBitterroot Organics – organic produce, bedding plants, herbs, tomatoes, more – grown in the Bitterroot ValleyPink Grizzly Nursery – bedding plants, hanging flower baskets and more – grown in MissoulaSay Khang --- Produce, huckleberries, strawberries, funnel cakes, juices and cold drinks – from MissoulaGrogan Homegrown – veggies, flowers, huckleberries, herbs, bedding plants more – from FrenchtownJohnson’s Homegrown – bedding plants, veggies, berries, flowers – grown in Frenchtown areaParadise Gardens – jams, herbs, flowers, vegetables, pumpkins, melons, peppers, bedding plants, lavender plants and flowers– from Paradise areaForbidden Fruits Orchards – unsprayed peaches and cherries...also low sugar jams made from orchard fruits – from Paradise MTFields of Wrath – native plants, veggies, chilies, herbs, apple cider, native trees – grown in StevensvilleMai Ly Vang Family Produce – fresh flowers, vegetables, berries – grown in MissoulaGlacier View Acres Nursery and Produce – bedding plants, herbs, hydroponic tomatoes, more – from the Mission ValleyLavender Lori – fresh and dried lavender bouquets, lavender products – grown in the Rattlesnake Valley in MissoulaBlue Willow Farm – dried and fresh flowers, handmade paper, more– from Stevensville area Rocking Rose Produce and Herbs – bedding plants, herbs, baked goods, veggies – from StevensvilleLoiselle’s Lilies – potted lilies, cut lilies and tulips, bulbs and lots of expert advice about lilies – Target Range area of MissoulaGarden City Nursery – bedding plants, native trees, native plants – from the Bitterroot ValleyPao Moua and Ma Thao - produce, dried flowers, strawberries, more – from MissoulaKathee Dunham of Sophie's Farm -- flowers, wool, indigo plants, apples -- from Arlee John Ehrdman -- flowers, native plants, trees, garlic, fruit from ArleeFarmer Brown's - handmade soaps from farm ingredients, bedding plants, baked goods - from Ronan Charlie Hopkins -- gathered mushrooms -- Missoula Mai and Blong Vang -- fresh produce and huckleberries -- from Missoula Tayer's Garden -- dahlias, produce, bedding plants -- from Missoula John's Backyard Garden -- fresh produce -- from Missoula Clark Fork Organics -- fresh produce and plant starts -- from MissoulaSmart Starts -- fresh produce and vegetable starts -- from MissoulaXeng Moua -- fresh produce -- from MissoulaBrian Wirak and Kaly Hess -- fresh produceBou Ma Moua -- fresh produceShing Thao and Chia Yong -- fresh produceHaua Vang and Ka Bao Moua -- fresh produceCromwell Orchards -- cherries from the Flathead ValleyDixon Melons -- melons from Dixon, MTWebster Orchards -- cherries from the FlatheadNash Family -- cherries from the FlatheadCatherine's Farm- Missoula, MT Cowboy Cherries- cherries from the Flathead Martel Family Orchards- cherries from the FlatheadTony and Lisa Moua- fresh produce from Missoula, MT Native Ideals -- seeds for plants native to the Western Montana region -- from Arlee -- Sal Culotta -- perenial nursery plants Meat/Fish/Poultry/Dairy Vendors Lifeline Dairy – cheeses (including feta cheese!), butter, organic pork and beef -- fresh and frozenSuperior Meats – poultry, jerky, summer sausages, BBQ sauce, more – from Superior MTFarm-to-Market Pork – all cuts of pork, pepperoni sticks, and beef, too! – from the Flathead ValleyTaste of Alaska ---fresh and smoked salmon, halibut, scallops– caught by Missoulian Corey Boone Page’s Bison – all cuts of natural hormone-free bison – from Hot SpringsUncle Bill’s Sausages – hand-crafted, gourmet sausages – made in Missoula from conventional meat sourcesPeter Bugoni- Italian inspired sausages and condiments from the Bitterroot valleyMannix Brother's Ranch - grass finished beef from Helmville, MT Andy Maki of Maki Family Farm -- grain finished beef from the Bitterroot Valley Wild Rose Emu Ranch -- emu meat from the Hamilton area -- Pure Montana Angus -- All natural grain finished pure bred Angus beef -- from Western MT Three Pigs and a Red Bird- gourmet sausages made in Missoula Egg VendorsTriple H Farm – free range, pasture-fed duck and chicken eggsJerome Brenner – farm fresh chicken eggs Jeanna Piper -- fresh eggs from Florence Rockin' Rose Ranch -- eggs and more from Stevensville Farmer Browns -- organic eggs from the Mission Valley Clark Fork Organics -- eggs from Missoula BakeriesBaker’s Dozen - breads, cookies, muffins, cinnamon rolls and more - from MissoulaOld World Bakery - croissants, tarts, upside down cakes, more -- from Missoula Chris Lafley -- muffins, gluten free products, cookies -- from Missoula Bernice's Bakery -- a variety of breads, pasteries, and baked specialtiesSunflour Cookies - seasonally decorated sugar cookiesPeter The Pie Guy - local ingredient pies, Betty Lou-Berry, huckleberry, strawberry-rhubarb, and peach- from Missoula Lil’ Orbits Donuts - made-to-order donuts, espressos, more - from MissoulaIndulge Bakery - innovative desserts and breads, including gluten free items -- from Missoula J.C. Boyles - english sconesBitterroot Bakery - a variety of baked items from Missoula. GLUTEN-FREE!Farmers that also bring baked goods include: Glacier View Acres, Farmer Brown, and Rockin Rose... Wool VendorsSugar Loaf Wool – several types of wool pillows, roving, yarn, toys, quilts, batting – from Hall, MT River Run Weaving – hand woven wool rugs, wool socks, scarves – from Huson, MT SalsaPLAYA -- salsa, fruit salsaTamale Del Sonora -- red and green salsa Spreads, Spices, Sauces and Dips Yum Rising --cream cheese and/or tofu-based spreads, sweet or savory - from MissoulaRiversong Gourmet -- spreads made with love- proceeds shared with local nonprofits -- Stevensville Thunderhead Gardens -- raspberry chipotle sauce from fresh, local ingredients -- from the Mission ValleyMama's Pantry -- jams, preserves, jellys, syrups and conserves -- from ClintonMontana Food Products -- BBQ sauces, marinades, spices fortified with Omega-3 - from Lolo, MT Hot Prepared Foods/Commercial Food VendorseMpanadas – several varieties of Argentina-style empanadas utilizing local ingredients; vegetarian options availableOrganic Sprouts -- egg sandwiches made to order with all local ingredients -- from Missoula Wok-ee-Mountain -- freshly prepared Asian entrees -- from Lolo Isla’s Lemonade – fresh-squeezed lemonade and cold drinks-- from MissoulaYo Dawg Hot Dogs – hot dogs, funnel cakes, ice cream, drinks -- from MissoulaUpN'Smokin -- brats, tri-tip steak sandwich, brisquet, and turkey legs Montana Food Products -- brats, burgers, hot dogs and more, plus sauces and spices for cooking at home -- from Lolo Lil Orbits -- Doughnuts made on the spot, with coffee and hot chocolate -- Missoula Iza Asian Restaurant -- asian cuisine made with local ingredientsMMm...Waffles -- gourmet wafflesPLAYA -- fresh salads with local ingredients (also sells salsa)Tamale Del Sonora -- locally made tamales and tortillasCaptain Hook's Ice Cream Truck -- an assortment of cold treats from Missoula Coffee/Espresso/Tea/Smoothie VendorsCharlie Coffee – small batch, fire-roasted coffee beans, drip coffee, hot chocolate, iced teas – from MissoulaLoose Caboose – espresso drinks, drip coffee, hot and iced teas, fruit smoothies, more - from MissoulaLil Orbits – espresso, chai, tea, fresh donuts, more – from Missoula Black Coffee Roasters -- whole bean coffee salesBernice's Bakery -- coffee Dog TreatsBezoar's Buffalo Treats -- made from bison, Missoula, MT Kronk's Kitchen -- homemade dog biscuits Hygiene ProductsDay Spa Body Basics -- locally made soaps, lotions, and other hygiene productsThe Muddy Moose Bath Boutique -- locally made goat's milk soaps and beeswax lip balm and lotionsGrizzly Mountain Soaps -- Soaps made from local bison tallow