Vendors

Backwards Bread Bakery 

(Travis Hartjes & Elizabeth Meyer, St. Cloud)

Old-world artisan sourdough breads, cookies and muffins, croissants, bagels, buns, pretzels, granola

Collegeville Orchards

 (Todd Beumer, Collegeville Township): 

Apples, cider, chicken eggs & duck eggs, vegetables, herbs, gourds, cut flowers, honey, maple syrup. Practices: Apples are conventional; everything else is chemical-free. 

Emmerich’s Produce & Pumpkins 

(Jerry & Terri Emmerich, Albany)

Chicken eggs. Kale, lettuce mix.  Broccoli, cabbage, kohlrabi. Rhubarb.  Beans.  Beets, carrots, garlic, onions, potatoes, radish, rutabagas, turnips.  Sweet corn. Popcorn.  Cucumbers, squash.  Tomatoes. Fresh herbs.  Plants (veggie starts). Herbal tea.  Maple syrup.  Honey. Jams, jellies, preserves.  Body care products. Cut flowers. Organic practices, non-certified.

Foothills Orchard 

(Ron Woltjer & TaiJen Liu): 

What started as a hobby orchard has grown to 16 acres, with the latest University of Minnesota fruit varieties:  Shrub fruit plants (blueberry, bush cherry) and fruit tree plants (apple, cherry, pear, plum). Apples, Blueberries, Cherries, Grapes, Melons, Pears, Plums, Kiwi. Kale, lettuce, collard greens and Asian greens (bok choi). Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Kohlrabi, Rhubarb. Beans, Peas. Carrots, Garlic, Leeks, Radish. Sweet corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Peppers, Pumpkins, Summer squash, Winter squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes.  Fresh herbs. Fresh 100% pure juices from their fruit, and apple butter.

Hilltop Veggies 

(Angela Walker, Sartell): 

Century farm using regenerative, no-till principles. No pesticides or insecticides. Growing: Arugula, Spinach, Kale, Lettuce mix, Romaine lettuce, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Beans, Peas, edamame (soy beans), Sweet corn, Popcorn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Peppers, Pumpkins, Summer squash, Winter squash, Tomatoes, Fresh herbs. Fresh salsa.  Pickled beets and garlic. Cola syrups made from whole herbs and spices. Homemade lotions and creams.

JK Bees 

(John & Karen Berglund, South Haven)

Mushrooms.  Lettuce.  Cabbage. Garlic, leeks, onions, radish. Peppers, summer squash, tomatoes.  Dried herbs and spices. Rhubarb leather.  Salsa and relish.  Honey.  Jams, jellies, preserves.  Plants (veggie starts). Wooden kitchen utensils.  Crocheted scrubbies. Farming method: Organic practices, non-certified.

Keim's Farm 

(Brenda Keim, Sauk Rapids)

Strawberries, ground cherries.  Spinach, lettuce.  Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage.  Rhubarb.  Root vegetables. Garlic. Sweet corn. Tomatillos.  Tomatoes.  Other vegetables. Fresh Herbs. Plants (veggie starts).  Plants (bedding, annuals).  Plants (perennials/natives).  Cut flowers.  Jams, jellies, preserves. Farming method: Organic practices, non-certified.

Kirick Farms 

(Daniel Kirick, St. Joseph)

Ground cherries, potatoes (Yukon, red, white), peas (snow, sweet, snap), squash (summer, winter), peppers (hot, sweet), kohlrabi, onions, leeks, shallots, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, green/yellow beans, eggplant, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatillos & tomatoes. Fresh herbs. Pickles. Preserves. Gourds. Cut flowers. Farming method: Sustainable.

Laura the Cookie Lady 

(Laura Thomes, Cold Spring)

Fresh homemade cookies, caramel rolls, rhubarb bread, banana bread, zucchini bread, Tuscan garlic

MN Roots (formerly Austin’s Acres) 

(Austin Maile, Avon)

Wood-fire roasted coffee beans. Fresh vegetables. Canned goods. Jams, jellies, preserves.  Salsa. Tomato sauces. Sweet Corn, Apples, Plums, Pears. Honey. Plants (veggie starts) Hanging Baskets. Bedding plants.  Cut flowers. Honey.  Farming method: Organic practices, non-certified.

Ness Farm 

(Jon Ness, South Haven)

Apples, grapes, ground cherries, melons, strawberries.  Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, beans, peas, beets, carrots, garlic, onions, potatoes, rutabaga, eggplant, peppers squash, tomatillos, tomatoes and other vegetables.  Fresh herbs.  Plants (bedding, annuals).  Plants (perennials/natives).  Pickled produce.  Jams, jellies, preserves. Dried herbs and spices.  Eggs.  Chicken. Organic practices, non-certified.

Novak’s Grown-Right Vegetables 

(Greg Novak, Joan Paggen, Foley)

Eggs. Sweet corn. Peas. Tomatoes. Pickling cucumbers. Potatoes. Green beans. zucchini. Hot and sweet peppers.  Watermelon and cantaloupe. Squash. Pumpkins.  Plants (bedding).  Corn stalks, gourds, straw bales, peacock feathers.  Farming method: Conventional, no GMOs.

Pattison Farm 

(David Morreim, St. Cloud): 

Cut flowers (zinnias, gladiolas), hanging baskets, annual and perennial plants, vegetables (eggplant, leeks, squash). 

Primus Performance 

(Megan & Sean Primus, St. Joseph)

Pies and cakes.  Sourdough Breads. Cookies and muffins. Salsa and Relish. Jams, Jellies, and Preserves.

Produce Acres 

(Russ & Trese Willenbring, Cold Spring)

A 75-acre organic farm using bio-dynamic inputs. Asparagus.  Strawberries and raspberries. Cabbage, beans, onions, sweet corn, cucumbers, pickles, tomatoes, rhubarb, dill, lettuce, kale, radishes, pumpkins, potatoes, squash, ground cherries,peppers. Aronia berries.  Aronia berry juice.  Honey. Jams and jellies.  Canned goods. Eggs. Gourds. Decorative corn. Straw bales. Farming method: Certified organic. 

Redhead Creamery 

(Alise & Lucas Sjostrom, Brooten)

Making artisan cheese 2-3 days a week, led by Alise Sjostrom, known as “Cheese Alise” and “Resident Redhead.” The cheese facility is on their family farm, Jer-Lindy Farms, named after Alise’s parents, Jerry and Linda Jennissen.  The “Lucky Linda Clothbound Cheddar,” aged more than six months, was named Best in Class and Top 20 in nation at the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest.

Smude Sunflower Oil

 (Smude Family, Pierz): 

Sunflower oil, honey, beeswax and candles, body care products. 

Stephie's Concessions

 (Stephanie Austing, Grey Eagle): 

Candy, pretzels, mini-donuts, candied nuts, cookies, kettle corn, lemonade, sno-cones, fudge, freeze dried candy.

Triple H Acres 

(Robin Heinen, St. Joseph)

Apples, grapes, melons, pears, strawberries. Vegetables.  Grass-fed beef, Berkshire pork, chicken.  Eggs. Maple syrup, honey. Freeze-dried foods.  Bone broth.  Jams and jellies.  Cakes and pies.  Cookies and muffins. Gourds.  Dried flowers and wreaths.  Jewelry.  Soaps and lotions made from the tallow of their grass-fed beef.  Beeswax and candles.  Farming method: Regenerative growing practices, plant biodiversity to improve soil quality, growing food without chemicals, antibiotics, GMOs, corn and soy. Raising animals humanely.

Twin Hearts Flower Farm 

(Dianne Justin, Albany): 

Fresh flower bouquets created from over 40 different seasonal varieties of flowers and greens; dried flowers, grasses and grains; cut flower and herb plant starts (spring); dried flower wreaths and decor (in fall); jars for flowers. Growing Method: Organic growing, non-certified. 

Wildwood Ranch 

(Carlson Family, St. Joseph): 

Maple syrup; candy; jams, jellies and preserves; herbs and vegetables; raspberries. 

Wirz Farm

 (James Wirz, Watkins)

Melons. Spinach, kale, lettuce. Asparagus, broccoli, kohlrabi. Beans, peas. Beets, garlic, onions, radish. Sweet corn. Cucumbers, eggplant, peppers. Tomatoes. Fresh herbs. Dried herbs and spices. Straw bales. Cut flowers. Farming method: Conventional. 

Baked Hearth 

(Sarah Covelli, St. Joseph)

Sourdough Breads, Cakes and pies, Cookies and Muffins.  Jewelry, Crocheted crafts (earrings, headbands, bandanas, hats, games, grocery bags).

Cornered Game 

(Ben Borgerding, Paynesville)

A quick-playing strategy game invented by teacher and STEAM Coordinator Ben Borgerding. Clear your pieces. Outsmart your opponent. Win the race. Easy to learn and plays in about 10 minutes. Blends the simplicity of checkers with the strategic depth of chess.The goal? Be the first to clear your own pieces—every move matters. Great for families, classrooms, and game nights. Ready to get Cornered?

Hope & Healing by Terebinth

(Waite Park)

Body care products: Goat milk soap, natural deodorants, lotions, laundry soap, bath bombs, shower steamers, lip balms, beard butter.  "Our products are made by women who have escaped human trafficking and sexual exploitation, as part of the Employment Readiness Program at Terebinth Refuge. Our products are not made by just one, but many, as part of their healing journey.”

The LayZee Farmer

 (Jennifer Herbold, Anoka)

42-acre grass-fed sheep farm.  Jennifer started with an Icelandic flock of 1 ram and 4 breed ewes. Today she has more than 40 registered Icelandic sheep.  Lamb cuts. Wool in all forms: raw, washed, dyed, carded fiber, yarns, skins, wool-filled bedding. Plants that can be used as natural dyes. Dried herbs and spices; dried flowers and wreaths. Farming method:  Rotational grazing and regenerative practices.

Pink Lady Macarons 

(Nichol Wojcik, Sauk Rapids)

Homemade French macarons, luxurious little sandwich cookies joined together with sweet filling.

Ruby Red Farm 

(Aaron Marquardsen, Long Prairie)

Strawberries, blueberries, apples. Arugula, chard, spinach, kale, lettuce.  Asparagus.  Snap peas.  Carrots, radish, green onions. Cherry tomatoes.  Fresh herbs.  Apple pie.  Kale chips. Organic practices, non-certified.