Puff Fest and the Artisan Foodworks Market

We're looking forward to the 2nd Annual Puff Fest on July 19!

We'll be celebrating the marshmallow delicious foods and fun. Come join us for a great time.

Be one of the first 50 people to join our Facebook event to receive a Swag Bag of Happiness when you check in at Puff Fest. Click here to join (and please invite your friends).

Make sure to wear your 240sweet tee shirt to be rewarded with a mug. While supplies last.

Santa will be on site as part of Christmas in July.

We'll have some fun games for kids and the young at heart to enjoy.

Visit the Artisan Foodworks Market Faceboook page here.

Spend $10 or more with vendors and make a free s'more!

Enjoy a live remote broadcast by QMIX.


Artisan Foodworks Market vendors for July 19 include
Southern Crossroads Greenhouse
240sweet
Nay-Ture's Hilltop Farm
Southern Indiana Microgreens
Beyer Farms
Best Boy and Co
Chocolate for the Spirit
Flip Flop Ice Pops
Nate's Candy Jar
Healthy Chocolate
Flatrock Flatbread
Divine Family BBQ
Our Hospice of South Central Indiana
The Litter Box Kitty Rescue
Nature's Proportions Soaps and Such
Treasures from Trees
Autumn Rose Market
Jewelry by Gail
Pallets and Paintings
Bamzie!
Funny Farm Pet Care
4 Paws Only
Bun Bun Brigade
Tupperware
Drinking Liberally
Spin Spin Sugar

at the home of 240sweet

9600 N US Highway 31

Columbus, Indiana

47201

Petapalooza on June 21

June 21 is Petapalooza at the Artisan Foodworks Market. We'll be celebrating our pet families during the market.

Join us at 1:30 for the Pet Parade and Costume Contest! Dress your pet in the best and compete for fun marshmallow prizes. Please register by 1:00 pm at the market.

The Litter Box Kitty Rescue and the Bun Bun Brigade will be at the market with cats and bunnies to pet and adopt.

Chef Alexa and crew will be conducting Junior and Interactive Art of Making Marshmallow Making Classes. Check out the times and information here.

June 21 vendors include

Southern Crossroads Greenhouse
Nay-tures Tree Top Farm

Southern Indiana Microgreens
Beyer Farms
Chocolate for the Spirit

Flip Flop Ice Pops
Flatrock Flatbread

Divine Family BBQ
Bun Bun Brigade

The Litter Box Kitty Rescue
Nature's Proportions Soaps and Such
Treasures from Trees

Autumn Rose Market
Jewelry by Gail

Funny Farm Petcare
Terrorz of Tiny Towns Roller Derby
4 Paws Only
Farmers Market of Hope
Tupperware
Stay Put Doggy

Marshmallow Making Classes on June 21

Are you ready to learn to make marshmallows? Chef Alexa and her crew will be offering classes on Sunday, June 21 during the Artisan Foodworks Market. Call Sam at 812.372.9898 to sign up!

Interactive Art of Marshmallow Making

12:30 on Sunday, June 21

Here's what Em's on the Road says about the classes.

In this hands-on class, Chef Alexa Lemley will not only teach you how to make marshmallows but also how to cut, powder, and bag some that you take home! Learn how to make an at-home version of gourmet marshmallows from start to finish. Learn about the history of marshmallows and sample some 240sweet puffs during this fun-filled demonstration. 

Ages 12 and up. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.Approximately one hour.30 person capacity 15.00 each person. (Includes a free bag of 240sweet marshmallows!)

Junior Interactive Art of Marshmallow Making

2:00 on Sunday, June 21

Here's what Basilmomma has to say about our classes. 

Looking for a fun activity with your favorite 6 to 11 year old? In this hands-on class Chef Alexa Lemley will not only teach you how to make marshmallows but guide you through using cookie cutters to shape, powder, and bag them! Learn how to make an at-home version of gourmet marshmallows from start to finish. Learn about the history of marshmallows and sample some 240sweet puffs during this fun-filled demonstration. 

Children ages 6 to 11. Each individual child must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian over 18.Approximately one hour.15 voucher capacity $30.00 each voucher (includes a free bag of marshmallows for each participant)Each voucher is good for one adult over 18 (responsible for child) and one child ages 6 to 11.Add another participant for $15.00

Donut Day Recap

Thank you to everyone who attended the Artisan Foodworks Market on May 17. We had a delicious day of fun with Chef Alexa's ode to the Sap's Donut. Over 1100 people visit our market, several of them arriving way before the official opening at noon. The vendors who were ready made sure to help them.

Donuts for Dede 

We raised over $800 to support cancer research thanks to donations for donuts.

Dede, our fabulous Office Manager, is still accepting donation for her Relay for Life Campaign here.

Nay-ture's Hilltop 

Visitors picked up fresh rhubarb and asparagus from this local vendor. We look forward to seeing our four local produce booths grow to more in June!

Visitors shopped at 24 booths

Foods and produce available ranged from fresh eggs to brick oven pizza. Artisan candies, handmade jewelry/crafts, healthy living, and all sorts of local items were represented inside and outside. 

Join us on June 21 for Petapalooza

Participate in our costume contest, learn about local options for your pet, and maybe find a new one!

May 17 Donut Day Fun

We're looking forward to a great Artisan Foodworks Market Season.

Our first session, Sunday, May 17, is Donut Day.
We'll be celebrating the Sap's Donut from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

*Wear your Sap's tee shirt, cap, or jacket for a free pack of Chocolate Sprinkled Donuts marshmallows. While supplies last.

*Everyone who donates to Dede Oliver's Relay for Life Campaign will receive a free Sap's-inspired Donut. While supplies last.

*Head on over to the Donut Day Facebook event page to join/say you are coming for a free cup of coffee at the Artisan Foodworks Market. We'd appreciate if you would invite others/share the event.

May 17 Participants

Southern Crossroads Greenhouse
Beyers Farm
Chef Alexa's Gourmet Produce
Nay-Ture's Tree Top Farm
Southern Indiana Microgreens
MiMi Bakery

Chocolate for the Spirit
Harumi's Healthy Chocolate
Nate's Candy Jar

Flatrock Flatbread
Divine Family Barbecue
Granny Connection Nuts
Basilmomma: A Busy Mom Who Likes to Cook
Jen's Country Kitchen BBQ Sauce
Litter Box Kitty Rescue
Nature's Proportions

Treasures from Trees
Bailey's Barn Quilts
Autumn Rose Jewelry
Jewelry by Gail
Darla Palmer

Dede Oliver Relay for Life
Grandma's Crochet
Donuts by Artisan Foodworks

Artisan Foodworks Market

9600 N US Highway 31

Columbus, Indiana

47201

www.artisanfoodworks.com

Donut Day Vending

During Donut Day we will celebrate the Sap's Donut! Vendors are encouraged to incorporate the donut theme into their booths and wares. Have fun! Stuck on an idea of how to do it? Sam and the rest of the committee are glad to help brainstorm simple, effective ways to creatively entertain visitors.

Chef Alexa will be making and serving yeast donuts in the style of her famous great uncle. Did you know that the Sap's Donut was created by Chef Alexa's great uncle Sap and that some of his original equipment is still used in our marshmallow production? We're excited to be honoring him again!

Visitors who donate to Dede's Relay for Life campaign will receive a free donut. 

Make a cameo appearance to promote and/or sell your artisan, food, better living, or community group items. We have booth spaces available for one-time participation. This is a great way to give it a try for only $10 (regularly priced at $25 a week for drop-in). May 18 event, only. Limited spaces available. 

Did you know that community groups are eligible for free booths as an in-kind donation? 

Submit your application to the Artisan Foodworks Market by Monday, May 11 for consideration to participate in Donut Day. You may email, bring it to our office, or mail it. Response will be provided by Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 am. 

Call Sam at 812.372.9898 with any questions. 

Check out the application, here.

Some good points about why our market is different

Hoeltke's celebrate a themed night at the Artisan Foodworks Market.

What is the Artisan Foodworks Market?:

The mission of the Artisan Foodworks Market is threefold:

1. to increase access to local, fresh, nutritious food, and information about improved living;

2. to provide a venue for independent vendors including farmers, artists, and specialty/artisan vendors to connect with customers;

3. and to create a welcoming space for groups striving to improve our well-being, our community, the environment, and the local economy to share their message.

A curated weekly farmers-style market with a focus on local artisans and food producers. Food, produce, art, jewelry, community groups, and healthy living booths are encouraged to apply to vend. Weekly themes create excitement and fun, inviting a unique experience with rotating vendors. 

Why we started the Artisan Foodworks Market and continue to operate it: 

When we first started applying to farmers' markets with our 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows, several markets turned us down. We were heartbroken. We knew that we had a unique, fun food product that customers would love. Sadly, some market masters and committees were stuck in the paradigm that farmers' market should only have organic foods that customers would take home to cook. Once we started to be recognized by national media and inducted into Indiana Artisan, things finally started to change and we were allowed to participate in markets, where we proved to be a big hit. The seed had already been planted for us to start a market which welcomed diverse vendors who would appeal to more customers.

We believe that farmers' markets should be fun, welcoming places with a variety of booths and vendors who appeal to both newcomers and die-hards. So the Artisan Foodworks Market incorporates a variety of vendors, from traditional concessions to organic produce. We have contests, giveaways, photo ops, and deliciousness. We create an experience that allows people to celebrate independent businesses. 

We also think that farmers' markets should have different vendors each week who rotate spaces. Think about it...When you go to the grocery store, don't the end-caps change each week to get you to notice something new? We encourage participants to come for one themed week that appeals to you. If you want to come for more, that's fine.