Meet the Vendors
Looking for local? Look no further! Our vendors offer everything from produce to jewelry.
New vendors may contact Kathy Bennett for set up information: 309-368-4030 or email at kathjobennett@gmail.com.
Good Hope Gardens
Growing since 1986, The DeCounter family in Good Hope, Illinois raises around 20 acres of local veggies and fruits. Additionally, you can find pasture-raised lamb cuts and eggs all right from their farm. Check out Good Hope Gardens for delicious summertime sweet corn and a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds in the fall.
M&M&m Farms
Mary Lou, along with her husband, Mark, and son Mitchell, operate a 20 acre vegetable, fruit, and Christmas tree farm in La Harpe, Illinois. Locally grown super sweet strawberries and blueberries are some of their hottest items that go fast in the spring and summer! In addition to produce, Mary Lou also offers cut flowers and flower baskets.
Spurgeon Gardens
Spurgeon Veggies operates two farms in Rio and East Galesburg, Illinois. Since 2007, Dusty Spurgeon and mother-in-law Eloise have been producing a variety of classic and crazy specialty veggies on about 10 acres, along with free range eggs. Find a wide selection of potato and tomato varieties you've never seen before at their booth!
Huizenga Family Farms
Right out of Henderson, Illinois, the Huizenga family has been farming here since 1974, and have been selling at the Galesburg market since 1975. Huizenga Farms offers a huge selection of both their own homegrown produce and some from neighboring areas. Visit their booth for sweet cantaloupes, peaches, asparagus, and a lot more.
Walker Farms
Gary Walker is a 3rd generation farmer in the Gilson area working the farm and ground his grandfather worked. Together with two of his three sons Brett and Luke they raise Black Angus Cattle.
Gary brings a variety of beef cuts to the market with fresh baked goods from his kitchen and a variety of veggies from the garden and plenty of sweet corn when its available! Occasionally we are lucky enough to have him grill out!
Kraynak Honey Farm
Peggy and Michael Kraynak operate a small apiary in Foxtown, Illinois. They maintain 18 beehives on their 2o acres of land, producing gallons of deliciously sweet local honey. In additon to honey, the Kraynaks offer several other homemade foods and crafts (many bee-themed, of course!)
Pop of the Morning
If you're looking for popcorn, look no further -- Pop of the Morning can't be beat! You can find Mitch Bowman at the market every week with the most delicious caramel, cheese, white cheddar, toffee or lemon drizzle, or seasonal popcorn, along with several other flavors. Mitch makes his popcorn fresh every week, right here in Galesburg!
Linda's Salsa
Linda Putnam of Monmouth, Illinois does it all -- she grows her own hydroponic tomatoes, processes them in the kitchen she built herself, and creates wildly popular salsas in several variations. Linda also offers delicious homemade pies, jams, and jellies. Stop by her booth for a sample!
Hidden Creations
Based in Henderson, Illinois, Reina and Dale Hidden create all kinds of beautiful, one-of-a-kind art pieces. They offer cool living terrariums, handmade clocks (some of them even glow in the dark!), fairy gardens, handmade soaps, and a whole lot more. Check out their booth for something interesting week after week.
DeBacker Family Livestock
Together on their farm in Aledo, Illinois, Dave and Missy DeBacker raise up to 300 heritage Berkshire hogs and angus cattle on about 400 acres. The DeBacker's offer all kinds of pastured, humanely-raised pork and beef cuts at the market, including brats, pork chops, sausages, steaks, snack sticks, and a whole lot more.
Persifer Soap Company
Lindsey Rogers is based in Dahinda, IL.
She makes artisan soap, home, beauty, and skincare items.
If you miss her at the market, local folks can find her at the Dahinda General Store, Brighter Life, and the Princeville Feed Store.
Sitka Salmon
Sitka Salmon is a Galesburg-based company offering a variety of wild, sustainably caught seafood from Alaskan small-boat fisherman to the Midwest. You won't find higher quality salmon, halibut, cod, crab, and lots more, depending on the season. They offer seafood by the filet or as a subscription.
Double J Pastures
Jeff and Jennifer Neice run a small first-generation family farm raising 100% grass fed beef in Knoxville, Illinois. Their animals are finished on perennial pastures, producing great tasting beef that's healthier for customers and the environment. Find a variety of steaks, roasts, ground beef products and snack meats at their booth.
Gertie Sue Designs
Maggie Molek makes bows that can be customized as nylon headbands, hair clips, or put on Velcro for dog collars! Maggie also offers earrings and keychains!
If you are interested just drop by her cute booth on a Saturday morning.
Malley Farms
Launched by Nikki Whittaker Malley here in Galesburg, Malley Farms offers unique small-batch jams jellies, salsas, and more. At their booth, you can find traditional favorites with a twist, sweet & savory treats, and an ever-growing list of naturally sweetened options.
Silverbindings
Silverbindings is a small Galesburg-based company operated by Samantha James and Mary Dunphy-WIlliams, who create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind handmade crochet pieces. From beautiful sweaters and jackets to unique hats, gloves, and scarves, these ladies make it all. Check out their booth in the spring and fall.
Tina's Botanicals
Tina's Botanicals offers locally grown and handcrafted herbal products, including a variety of delicious and nutritional herbal energy bars and tea blends, herbal salves, and moisturizers, handcrafted soaps, and several herbal extracts and syrups. Tina Hope is a community herbalist and welcomes questions about how to incorporate healthy practices and herbal remedies into everyday living.
Original Designs by Susie Richardson
Susie creates her own jewelry designs for men and women of all ages from found objects, beads, clay, and metals, with a focus on copper. In addition to jewelry, she offers ceramic art and paintings, as well as succulent house plants, such as aloe vera. Look for her red canopy!