Good news–our neighborhood now has another farmer’s market to shop on Saturdays! The Waldo Farmer’s Market is “back”, in that a new organization is coordinating the vendors. It’s happening each Saturday at Three Trails Community Church, 7735 Main St. I recently spoke with market manager Jessica Thudium about the details.

Jessica and her husband Sam are members of the church, and are very dedicated to providing services for the community. They run the Christmas toy drive, the food pantry and coordinate food drives. Jessica wanted to do ever more for the neighborhood and the church leadership team supported the idea of the market. Jessica went to work, contacting vendors and making booth arrangements. Their first market was last Saturday.

Currently there is a produce booth that also sells greenhouse kits; an ice cream truck; a baked goods and flower vendor, and an upcycle clothing booth. Jessica has space for more, and is currently looking for another produce option, coffee provider, fresh eggs and honey booths. “We are so excited to create this space for the community” says Jessica, “it’s an opportunity for people to come together, enjoy local fresh food and goods and support these hard working local business folks”.

The Waldo Farmer’s Market is happening every Saturday from 9am-1pm, in the parking lot at Three Trails Community Church, 7735 Main St. You can follow their Facebook page for the most up to date information. And if you know someone who may be interested in renting space at the market, contact Jessica at farmersmarket@threetrailscommunity.com.