Join friends of the fellowship Rasika and Sam, rain or shine, at the Rising Gardens Community Market.
Shop fresh, local, clean produce alongside artisan goods and delicious foods. Enjoy live music, food and eco demos, community music jams, and so much more. It’s the perfect way to support local growers, makers, and neighbors. See you there!
Where: 231 E Drake Ave, Auburn AL When: 1 – 5 pm
Parking across the road in front of Jan Dempsey Art Center
MARKET OFFERINGS:
Local Vendors selling locally sourced & sustainably grown produce, honey, prepared food and drink, jewelry, face painting and MORE! Double Up Food Bucks available with SNAP/EBT purchases.
Live Music Webster’s Wheel at 1:30 pm – Webster’s Wheel is an independent folk duo consisting of Daniel Lee Webster and Marie Robertson, known for their harmonious, acoustic-driven Indie Folk music. Environmental Education “Native Yards Connected Communities” by Sarah Wolak at 2:30 pm – Discover how Alabama’s native plants support the pollinators—bees, butterflies, and birds—that keep our communities thriving. Learn simple ways to bring native plants into your yard and help create connected habitat corridors that benefit both wildlife and neighbors. Native plants will be available for purchase, making it easy to start your own pollinator‑friendly yard at home.Food demo and tasting “Cooking with Mushrooms” by Ria and Theo at 3:15 pm – Quick, flavorful demo on mushroom prep, cooking techniques, and their nutritional value. Learn how to clean, cook, and bring out rich umami flavor while discovering why mushrooms are a plant‑powered staple – plus enjoy free samples!Community music jam / open jam at 4:00 pm – Bring your own drum, or use one of ours. Play an instrument. Sing. Dance. Move. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Come support your local farmers and artisans, learn new skills, build new connections, and help build resilience in our community. For more questions/info, email rising.gardensllc@gmail.com or follow us on social media (instagram@rising.gardens and facebook@rising.gardensllc). Also see attached flyers to circulate among your friends and communities.
