Jerome Farmers Market

A Month of Love, Joy, and New Beginnings

At the Jerome Farmers Market, we want to wish you a month filled with love and joy. You don’t have to wait to receive it—you can give it. Kindness, smiles, thoughtful gestures, and positive attitudes are all gifts we can share freely.

We are deeply grateful to live in this beautiful place. Our hearts go out to those in the eastern part of our country who are facing challenges, and we hold them close in thought and prayer. Here in the Magic Valley, it has been a mild season. While we are always thankful for a strong snowpack to support our watershed, we recognize how blessed we are to call this place home.

Signs of spring are everywhere. Green shoots are popping up, garden seeds are arriving, and the choreography of the gardens has begun. Greenhouses are busy planting seeds and moving stock. Our vendors are taking inventory, dreaming up new creative ideas, and putting in the work to prepare their products for the season ahead.

Opening Day is set for June 6, and so much is happening this year. Not only are we celebrating 15 years as a farmers market, but we are also honoring our country’s 250th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we are planning a free barbecue for our patrons on the 4th of July, and we promise—it’s going to be a wonderful time together.

We’ve been attending classes on food and garden preparation, and it has truly excited the soul. There’s something special about stepping outside right now—the air smells fresh, and the promise of growth is everywhere.

We send you our love and wish you a gentle, hope-filled spring as we all prepare for the season ahead.

With gratitude,

The Jerome Farmers Market

As we reflect on this special season, our hearts are full of gratitude for the relationships that make our market so much more than a place to shop. You—our vendors, patrons, and community—are the heartbeat of what we do, and we are deeply thankful for each of you.

Yesterday marked the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. It’s a moment that naturally invites pause—a quiet turning point in the rhythm of the seasons. While we rest and enjoy cozy evenings in warm homes, it’s also a time for reflection and anticipation. From here on, each day brings a little more light—about three additional minutes of sunlight—subtle yet meaningful.

Light is essential for growth, health, and strength. Just as the land rests during winter, this season of stillness allows us to rejuvenate and prepare for the work that lies ahead. We have always loved the changing seasons and the lessons they bring.

At Christmas, light carries an even deeper meaning. It invites us to recognize the greatest delivery of light ever given—the birth of our Savior, the Light of the World. This sacred event is one we pause to honor and remember, for the greatest gifts of our lives flow from it. Blessings, hope, and spiritual growth are gifts worth noticing.

Gratitude changes everything. It enriches our lives and helps us see the abundance around us. As this year comes to a close, we invite you to pause, love deeply, give thanks, and enjoy the blessings of your life and time. Even amid a world that often feels uncertain, we are richly blessed—by where we live, by the incredible people of this valley, and by the community we share.

We wish you a Merry Christmas, a blessed 2026, and many days of joy ahead.

With sincere gratitude,

Kent & Kathy Bartholomew

This Saturday marks the last Farmers Market of the 2025 season, and we’re going out with a bang!
Look to the north of the greenhouse and you’ll find us surrounded by tons of pumpkins, squash, potatoes, apples, onions, and more. Inside and outside the greenhouse, you’ll discover incredible vendors, dragons, food, and fun waiting for you.

 Take a photo with the Beauxbaton carriage, troll, and Hogwarts house backdrops, then wander through rows of creative vendors offering handmade and homegrown treasures.

Here’s what’s happening throughout the day:
9:00 AM – Doors open! The first prize of the day goes to the person who correctly answers all four Yule Ball trivia questions. (Question #4: What color robes does Professor McGonagall wear to the Yule Ball?)
10:00 AM – Ballroom dance instruction with fun, prizes, and laughter
11:00 AM – Costume judging
12:30 PM – Fudge registration
1:00 PM – Fudge judging with Cornelius Fudge – The Fudge Judge presenting the prestigious award!

 Don’t forget to enter your name in the Goblet of Fire for prize drawings every half hour.

The market runs from 9 AM to 3 PM at Moss Greenhouse and promises to be a gorgeous, memory-filled day. Grab a butterbeer, update your wand, and bring the whole family—entrance is free!

269 East 300 South, Jerome

Thank you for an incredible year at the Jerome Farmers Market! We’re so grateful for our vendors, patrons, and community who make every Saturday magical. See you in 2026!

COATS, COURAGE, AND COMFORT FOOD

The Jerome Farmers Market has the most faithful, courageous, and incredible vendors and patrons. Rain, shine, or wind — they show up! This week may be a little coat-worthy, but you can bet we’ll be there bringing all the cozy fall favorites.

Once again, it’s comfort food season — think homemade breads, crisp apples, hearty squash, and pumpkins galore. If you’re looking for fresh farm eggs, we have those too. After all, it’s fall, right?

This is our second-to-last week before the Hogwarts Yule Ball Harvest Festival! Question #3 for this week’s challenge is:

“Mr. Crouch, the Head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation, didn’t make it to the Yule Ball. Who is there instead representing him?”

Be the first to answer all four questions correctly at 9 AM to win a Trader Joe’s Gift Bag full of goodies and treasures!

Don’t forget the Fudge Competition at 1:00 PM — bring your best creation and you could win big!

We’re open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting) and located at Moss Greenhouses, 269 South 300 East, Jerome.

Bundle up, grab a warm drink, and come enjoy the market — we’ll see you in a few days!

 WELCOME TO OCTOBER!

Only 3 more Farmers Markets remain this season. It’s going to be cooler on Saturday, so we’re bringing comfort food to warm your heart and your table: russet potatoes, onions, apples, pumpkins, peppers, and so much more.

Since the Hogwarts Yule Ball is coming quickly on the 18th, here is Question #2 for the Trader Joe’s Gift Bag:
“Who is Fleur Delacour’s date for the Yule Ball? And what was he known for?”
Be the first to answer all 4 questions correctly at 9 AM to win!

We’ve also added a Fudge Contest! Bring your best creation of any kind of fudge at 12:30 for judging at 1:00 by none other than Cornelius Fudge… the Fudge Judge! The best entry will win a $100 bill. Any flavor—nuts or no nuts—will be considered.

It’s going to be a fun event for the whole family. Our vendors are working hard to make this a memorable fall for you.
📍 Moss Greenhouses, 269 South 300 East
🕘 9 AM – 1 PM

We’ll see you soon!

 WITH FALL OFFICIALLY HERE, THE JEROME FARMERS MARKET IS IN FULL SWING WITH PRODUCE AND SPECTACULAR VENDORS.

Hunters—this one’s for you! Our vendor M2 Ranch has just what you need for your pack: beef, venison, elk, and bison jerky. Packed with flavor and protein, it’s the perfect snack to fuel your hunt.

Along the produce line, expect full tables bursting with the season’s best, including grapes for juice and jelly, plus even more varieties of crisp fall apples.

We’re down to the final four weeks of the season, and you know what that means—our grand finale event is coming! Mark your calendars for October 18th: the Hogwarts Yule Ball.

To add some fun leading up to the Ball, we’re rolling out a trivia challenge. Each week, we’ll post a Harry Potter–themed question. Bring your answers with you to the market. The first person to arrive on October 18th with all four correct answers will win a Trader Joe’s gift bag full of amazing treats!

 This week’s trivia question:
What is the name of the band playing at the Yule Ball?

We’ll see you this Saturday at the market—9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Moss Greenhouses, 269 South 300 East in Jerome.