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The Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market is excited to announce the grand opening of its 2024 season, beginning Sat., May 4. The market will be held every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon through the end of September at the corner of Mulberry and Washington streets.
Visit the farmers market for a delightful community experience featuring local vendors, farmers, and live music performances. The Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market is a beloved tradition, offering a diverse selection of locally sourced products including farm-fresh produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, and more.
Visitors can explore a variety of offerings such as hand-crafted candles, specialty bakery items, honey, flowers, and other unique artisan creations, all while supporting our community's growers and artisans. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the market enhanced by weekly live musical entertainment. Whether a regular visitor or a first-time attendee, the market invites people to join in the celebration of local talent and flavor.
In addition to shopping and music, attendees can enjoy breakfast treats and freshly brewed coffee available onsite to kick off their weekend mornings.
“We are thrilled to kick off another season of the Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market,” said Ken Poulard, KDFM Board President. “It's a fantastic opportunity to support our local economy, discover unique products, and enjoy the lively community spirit that the market offers.”
For more information about vendors, special events, and market activities, please visit www.kokomofarmersmarket.com. The Kokomo Downtown Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturday mornings this summer! Come out and enjoy the best that Kokomo has to offer and connect with your community while supporting local businesses and farmers.
Ivy Tech Day shoots for $25k
Hooray for Ivy Tech Day! Are you ready to #GrowIvyGrow?
Get ready to Give, Grow, Go for Ivy Tech Day! Join us as we gear up for a day that means everything for our students across the state! Start making an impact now by becoming a social ambassador and sharing why you'll #Give2Ivy on Ivy Tech Day!
For 24 hours, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, community leaders and all who care about breaking down barriers to higher education can contribute to Ivy Tech’s mission of preparing Hoosiers for today’s – and tomorrow’s – workforce.
Ivy Tech Day aims to generate resources and create opportunities for communities while reuniting and reconnecting alumni and friends of Ivy Tech with the important work happening at Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution and engine of workforce development.
The first 100 donors who give $100 or more will receive exclusive Ivy Tech socks!
This year, the goal for the Kokomo Service Area is $25,000 and 150 gifts in 24 hours. The first $7,500 will be matched dollar for dollar. Remember, a day can change everything for our students!
Supporters can watch the Kokomo Ivy Tech Community College Facebook page for giving opportunities throughout the day and can visit ivytech.edu/giveday to make donations.