“The supermarket represents the season of the world. The farmers market is the season of your world.”
–Deborah Madison, author and chef

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

GOSPEL SING AT THE MARKET



SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th  10:00 AM - 2:00 PM


GOSPEL SING AT THE MARKET


This Saturday the Urban Garden Market will host its  2nd annual GOSPEL SING AT THE MARKET.  Several local Gospel artists and talent from the Michiana area will be performing headed up by South Bend's very own Jake Hughes.  There will be an open mic for those who wish to share their musical talent. Poets are also welcome. Don't miss this musical treat from local talent!

The full farmers market will be open so lots of fresh fruits and vegetables plus baked goods, popcorn, honey, eggs, fresh flowers, coffee and crafats will be available.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Ice Cream at the Corn Roast


LaRosita Ice Cream Truck

will be at the Urban Garden Market
This Saturday (August 9th) for the


CORN ROAST


The truck will be arriving around 11:30

Ice cream and sweet corn --it doesn't get any better than this!



Ember Jar Performing This Saturday


Come to the 


CORN ROAST


This Saturday, August 9th


The Ember Jar 

will be performing from 11:00am - 1:00pm

The soulful indie-rock band led by Abby King & Kevin Joiner!  They have played throughout the Southeast and Midwest and call South Bend their home.  The Ember Jar is quite popular in the Michiana area.  What a treat to have them at the market this Saturday.


Monday, July 28, 2014

Mark Your Calendars


 ANNUAL CORN ROAST 


AUGUST 9th

Come and get a free ear of the 

BEST TASTING SWEET CORN 

you will ever eat!!!

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Our customers look forward 

to this event every year.  


If you haven't been to one, come see why it's so popular.


LOTS OF ACTIVITY THIS SATURDAY


Healthy Kids Day

Saturday, August 2nd 



♦ Healthy Snacks`                    ♦ Zumba for Kids

♦ Hula Hoop Contest               ♦ Face Painting

♦ Lead Testing                         ♦ Prizes and more...


COME JOIN IN THE FUN

* This is a free event so bring the family

 and be prepared to have fun

Friday, June 20, 2014

Tomorrow we welcome two new vendors:  


Karen & Jill from Bendix Coffee.  They are a new start-up business located on Bendix. They make their own blend of roasted coffee beans and will sell both packaged whole beans and ground coffee.  They're developing an iced coffee to sell at the market.


Many of you are familiar with Valeria's printed silk scarves.  Her beautiful silk scarves make wonderful accessories and gifts and are now available at the market.

Produce that's ready now and will be at market are: strawberries, green onions, potatoes, onions.  There will also be honey, eggs, jams, maple syrup and more.

See you tomorrow.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Wednesday, June 18th Market Cancelled

Due to extreme high heat and humidity and the possibility of severe storms, we have cancelled the market for this Wednesday only.  The Wednesday market will open for the season on June 25th.

Monday, June 16, 2014

Very Active Opening Day!

Both great fun & great exercise

He was awesome!
There was a lot of energy at the Urban Garden Market Saturday on Opening Day!  Three hours of Zumba, Salsa and Line Dancing (see photos).  Lots of people got some great exercise. Thanks to St. Joseph County Minority Health Coalition for sponsoring this Heart Healthy Dance extravaganza.


Welcome to New Vendors

Angie Millie with her hand-made rag rug items

Andrea Darden with her Mama Drea’s Natural Hair & Skin Enhancement  




Monday, April 14, 2014

2014 Season Opens on Saturday, June 14 & Wednesday June 18!

Save the date!

Join us for the 6th season opening of the Urban Garden Market. We are once again open on Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm at Lincolnway West & Eclipse and on Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm at 2015 Western Ave.