Westside Community Market

Fresh field tomatoes from Blue Moon Community Farm National Farmers Market Week The first week of August is here and with it, the celebration we look forward to every year, National Farmers Market Week. Throughout our 30+ week season, we feel like we try to celebrate our little market community whether it's rainy, like last Saturday, cold and chilly, like some early and late season markets can be, or the perfect bluebird 75 degree day that blesses us from time to time. Yet, d

First watermelons of the season from Flyte Family Farms August Awaits On the doorstep of August and the last full month of summer, we pause to recognize the grief hanging over our city this past week. The tragic loss of life is never easy, regardless of reason and we extend our condolences to all affected. The market is not just a food hub, but a gathering space for our community. Through good times and bad, we appreciate the opportunity to offer space for friends, neighbors,

Beautiful poppies & sunflowers from Lor Farm In Stride Come peak market season, a game plan can be instrumental to a successful market visit. Scope the new offerings, do a lap and adjust that shopping list accordingly. After all, one can only make so many meals a week and nothing should go wasted. Grab some Natalie's Garden and Greenhouse tomatillos (pictured) for a roasted salsa verde. Next a new bottle of Open Kettle Farms maple syrup, followed by some Flyte Family Farms bl

First sweet corn of the season from Alsum Sweet Corn Mid-Season Madness This Saturday will mark the halfway point for our 2026 market season, and let's just say things are getting wild, and that's not even considering the crazy heat and smoke rolling through. The produce options continue to grow, with new arrivals in like a plethora of peppers. Find poblanos, Anaheims, jalapeños, bell peppers and the much coveted Shishito peppers, like these pictured from Emerald Meadows Fami

Fresh organic blueberries from JenEhr Family Farm Exceptionally Fresh Rounding the corner from the 4th of July, we're moving into the start of true peak market produce season. The variety grows, the quantity grows and the flavors just keep getting better. Even the colors become more vibrant, like these beautiful multi-colored carrots from Live Jewelry Farm. New arrivals of the past weekend included fresh fennel from Westridge Organic Farm, squash blossoms from Shoua Lee Vang

Crunchy kohlrabi from Natalie's Garden & Greenhouse 4th of July Yes indeed, we will be open to help celebrate this weekend! We're excited to welcome back JenEhr Family Farm with the first of their organic blueberries, perfect with some ice cream as you watch the fireworks Saturday evening. Find loads of options for grilling out from vendors like Bryant Family Farms, Highland Spring Farm & Pecatonica Valley Farm. Whether its chicken, brats, hot dogs, steaks or good old fashio

Mini bouquets, honey, beeswax, candles and more from B's Honey With Love Oh it's just getting into that crazy time of market season, when the options grow faster than what one can bring home. We see the beauty in a double ended line for fresh strawberries at Flyte Family Farms, the first red raspberries from Shoua Lee Vang and the first green beans of the season from Yang Family Produce (pictured). New arrivals drop faster than the meals one can eat in a week, yet that won't

Fresh strawberries from Flyte Family Farms Summer Solstice The longest day of the year is almost upon us, and for those who get to the market right when we open, you know that special feeling of starting your day with full light and fuller tables. Customers grab the first dozen of Dreamfarm eggs (pictured) or the first croissant from Madison Sourdough, with plenty of space to shop before the crowds arrive. New weekly arrivals like kohlrabi or the first cucumbers from Westridg

Hard to beat a classic like Stella's Hot & Spicy Cheese Bread Out Like a Lion The last few weeks of spring have been hitting us hard with heat and storms, but we know the coming summer session will not be stopped as we move towards the 10th week of the market season. Sugar snap peas made their way to market this past weekend, with vendors like Shoua Lee Vang bringing in these pictured crisp beauties. Flyte Family Farms will be bringing their first strawberries of the season d

Delicious honeycomb from Bonde Bee Double Dollars Return! Stepping into June we've got so much to be excited for. School's out in just a few more days, pools around the city begin to open to help us stay cool and we get the chance to celebrate the return of the Double Dollars program for our FoodShare shoppers. Under the Double Dollars program, our FoodShare shoppers can get up to $20 matched each week to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables, like this pictured lettuce from Y