Twin City Farmer's Market

By Ciara Gale

The Twin City Farmer’s Market is a good place to go spend your Saturday mornings for a variety of reasons. Are you looking for something to munch because you haven’t had breakfast yet? Did you forget it was your anniversary and need a quick gift for your spouse? Are you looking to get out of the house and do something just because you’re bored? There are many things, mostly all homemade or homegrown, available for purchase. 

Tim Gale makes instruments of different types, such as drums, flutes, and dulcimers. His daughter Jaedyn shares the booth.  She tie-dyes shirts and, like some other vendors, makes jewelry and knits hats. 

The sisters at “The Crafty Ladies” dabble in a wider variety of trinkets and useful items like dish cloths and scrubbies. 

Elisabeth Milne bakes pastries, including the cinnamon rolls, scones, little hand pies, and a lot of cookies. Her selection typically sells out within the first few hours, so it would be wise to arrive early if you plan on purchasing something sweet from her. 

If you are looking for the “farmer” aspect of the Twin City Farmer’s Market, next to the tables available for eating and to the right just as you come through the door is a booth run by Joe Weaver. There you will find eggs, cheese, jams and jelly, poultry, and vegetable produce including mushrooms, squash, and apples.

        Every one of the vendors said that their favorite part about the Twin City Farmer’s Market was the people. Everyone is nice and welcoming. People are willing to stop for a little chit-chat every now and then. According to Tim Gale, the vendors help each other by keeping a watch of their booths while they are away. He says, “It’s just a real fun, family-friendly community atmosphere here, and that’s why I keep coming back.”

        The Twin City Famer’s Market is located at 106 Avenue A in Sterling, and is open on Saturdays from 8am to noon, year-round. It is indoors, but it also has an “outdoor section which is open seasonally April through October,” according to Lori VanOosten. You can find more information about the market at their website twincityfarmersmarket.com.