2024 Vendors

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Fine Arts & Crafts

3D Printed toys, fidgets, animals and models

Website: www.facebook.com/amaz3dkreations

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Handmade artisan jewelry in recycled sterling silver, copper, brass and ethically sourced stones. Made in the traditional silversmithing methods, all metals smelted in-house.

Website: www.callometalart.com

Facebook: Callo Metal Art | Instagram: @callo_metal_art

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Crafty Folk create hand made functional pottery, crocheted toys and small sculptures, and functional fabric items. Everything is made by our own hands, here in Ames.

Website: www.dailydishpottery.com

Instagram: @dailydishpots

Payment Methods: Card

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Woman owned business that creates high quality, hypoallergenic polymer clay jewelry and accessories. My vintage and boho inspired designs are thoughtfully crafted to help people express themselves through wearable art!

Website: eargame.etsy.com

Instagram: @mariaseargame

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

Friest Designs is here to brighten your day with stickers, stationery, and gifts. Our founder uses her unique brush lettering styles and colorful illustrations to create our designs.

Website: www.friestdesigns.com

Facebook: Friest Designs | Instagram: @friestdesigns

Payment Methods: Card, Cash, Venmo

 

Handmade leather goods such as wallets, bags, keychains, journals and etc.

Website: www.facebook.com/frtleaathers

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Items handcrafted by Amish families near the Iowa/Missouri border including a wide variety of baskets which are signed by the weaver, loom-woven rugs, cutting boards and rolling pins, Red Cedar trinket logs, wood barn quilt signs, plus aprons and potholders sewn on old-fashioned treadle machines.

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Grand Vue Acres creates high quality waterproof stickers to use on your water bottles, computers, mirrors, car windows, anywhere you want to put a sticker! I also create designs for tshirts and press them myself on the softest tshirts I can find!

Website: www.facebook.com/GrandVueAcres

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

I sell embroidered clothing, hats, decorative hoops, DIY embroidery kits, plaster art, art prints and stickers. My products are a mix of various art types, but the whole booth has a clean, light, airy and cohesive style.

Website: Handfulofmade.square.site

Facebook: Handful of Made | Instagram: @handfulofmade

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

I sew tote bags, zippered pouches, book sleeves, and other fabric items in bright and colorful patterns.

Website: Hannahbananafabrics.com

Instagram: @hannahbananafabrics

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Handmade organic soy wax candles and wax melts. Small batched, soy wax, clean fragranced from State Center, IA.

Facebook: Hometown Glow Candle Co

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Handmade Jewelry and Pro & College Kleenex Boxes

Payment Methods: Cash

Polymer clay earrings, hair accessories, lapel/hat pins, pendants, bracelets & trinket dishes.

Facebook: LK Creations

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Lenniekins is a children’s clothing boutique.

Website: lenniekins.square.site/

Facebook: Lenniekins | Instagram: @Lenniekins

Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo

We sell dog bandanas and accessories

Website: www.lululondon.shop/

Facebook: LuLu London | Instagram: @lu.lu.london

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

We provide custom, upcycled furniture and home décor. We also provide repair and refinishing services.

Website: www.facebook.com/meierlynnfurniture

Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo

Leather jewelry and goods.

Facebook: Midwest makers | Instagram: @Midwest_makers

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Digital Art Prints, Buttons, Stickers and Tote Bags that are vibrant and fun!

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Handmade jewelry made from fused glass and wire wrapping.

Website: www.nymphglassjewelry.com

Facebook: Nymph Woods Jewelry | Instagram: @nymphinthewood

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Make your own hat bar. Providing a wide range of hats, charms, patches, chains and more. We would love to bring this new fun interactive booth to the ames farmers market!

Instagram: @patchedhatbar

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

 

Homemade bathbombs!

Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo

Handcrafted items made out of wood.

Website: www.theheartlandmaker.com

Instagram: @HeartlandMaker

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Handmade plush play food for children’s play kitchen or decorations (even as dog toys).

Website: www.facebook.com/Thevalleecreations

Instagram: @thevalleecreations

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

ONE MORE is a social enterprise under Wings of Refuge, a nonprofit based out of Ames. WOR is an anti trafficking organization with a restoration program where women have space to work towards healthy independence. One of the unique opportunities the women who come through our program receive is to work in our Social Enterprise, ONE MORE! Our purpose behind ONE MORE is to provide a trauma-informed work environment for participants to learn practical job skills and earn an income with dignity, while creating valuable products that connect the local community to her restoration journey.

Website: www.wingsofrefuge.net/about-our-products

Facebook: Wings of Refuge Iowa | Instagram: @wingsofrefuge

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

 

Gourd Birdhouses!

Payment Methods: Cash

Homemade Food

Scones, Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Breads, Pies and Cakes

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

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At C’est la Crêpe, we serve authentic sweet and savory French crêpes with various topping options and seasonal flavors such as nutella, fruits, s’mores, ham and cheese, bacon with egg and cheese, goat cheese with spinach and prosciutto, and pulled pork.

Website: www.cestlacrepe.com

Facebook: C’est la Crepe | Instagram: @cest.la.crepe.food.trailer

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

Fresh Fusion brings the flavor experiences of East Asia and South Asia to the Midwest from famous dishes like butter chicken and Spam musubi to authentic Kolkata street foods! We prioritize freshness, nutrition and traditional flavor in our dishes, also offering dairy-free and vegan options.

Website: www.facebook.com/freshfusionames 

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

We sell high quality freeze dried candies and treats, soon to be releasing our line of meals and healthy treats including fruits and veggies.

Website: www.harvestgeneralstore.com

Facebook: Harvest General Store

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

We sell hot fresh mini donuts. We do not have a brick and mortar store, but do travel.

Website: www.facebook.com/HueysMiniDonuts

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Jams, Jellies, and Dried Spices

Breads, Cinnamon Rolls, Bars, & Cookies – Delicious homemade treats for all occasions!

Facebook: Jewell’s Country Kitchen

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

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We’re the coolest shaved ice truck in town. We bring the party to you!

Website: www.facebook.com/KonaIceofCentralIowa

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade!

Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083262771276

Delicious dairy free premade mixes of all kinds.

Website: www.lizsmixes.com

Facebook: Liz’s Mixes | Instagram: @lizs_mixes

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Cubano Sandwich, Empanadas, Belgian Fries

Website: macubana.com/

European Bakery selling cakes, baked goods, and breads.

Website: pieceandfreedombakery.com

Facebook: Piece&Freedom Bakery | Instagram: @piece_and_freedom

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Piggy’s is a husband and wife owned kettle corn business based out of New Providence, IA. Piggy’s features kettle, caramel, cheese and jalapeno popcorn. Popped on site fresh with Iowa grown popcorn.

Payment Methods: Cash

We do all things gluten free, fresh baked goods, mixes, spices and sweet treats.

Website: pleisfarms.com

Facebook: Plies Farm | Instagram: @pliesfarm

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Cake Pops!!

Facebook: PnB Goodies

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

90 percent of our items will be bagels and other baked breads, but we would occasional like to sell things like flowers/ornamental pumpkins when they are in season.

Facebook: Pocket Farm Iowa | Instagram: @pocketfarmiowa

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Renn’s Syrups creates premium handcrafted coffee and cocktail syrups made using real natural ingredients. We believe in offering bold, unique, authentic flavors without the use of preservatives, dyes, corn syrup, artificial flavors, and extracts.

Website: rennssyrups.com

Facebook: Renn’s Syrups | Instagram: @renns_syrups

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Ranch Candy- A sweet relish with a Texas Kick

Website: roosterranch.net/

Facebook: Rooster Ranch LLC

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

We produce the finest herb and spice-infused artisanal seasoning blends with no preservatives, MSG, dairy or other creepy shizznit.

Website: www.salt-lickers.com 

Facebook: Saltlickers | Instagram: hihosaltlickers

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Real fruit smoothies.

Website: www.facebook.com/2sisterscreationz

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

We are a craft winery making quality wines (including dry wines!) in very small batches from imported grape juice from all around the world so we are able to offer varietals not normally available to wineries in our northern climate.

Website: www.sweethoneymoonwinery.com

Facebook: Sweet Honeymoon Winery

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

I’m planning to sell french pastriesa dn drinks such as Italian soda and iced tea.

Website: www.facebook.com/teespastry?mibextid=JRoKGi

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

We are entering out 10th year of business at The Cellar Winery and last year moved to our new location near Madrid. This placed us closer to Ames and we look forward to offering our products and location to the people of Ames.

Website: thecellarwinery.com

Facebook: The Cellar Winery | Instagram: @thecellarwinery

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

I make a handmade/homemade chocolates.

Website: www.thechocolateendeavor.com

Facebook: Chocolate Endeavor

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

We fry eggs by morning and flip burgers by night. On Saturday, Farmer’s Market mornings, we serve our breakfast featuring our yogurt diem, bonjour bites, avo smash, monty python, and the breakfast club.

Website: thefunnyonion.net

Facebook: The Funny Onion | Instagram: @thefunnyonion

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Selling Home-aid Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Honey, Vanilla Extract, and Vanilla Paste

Facebook: V&B Farms | Instagram: @VBFarms23

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Breads & Desserts

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Growers & Producers

B+ Beards creates beard care products right here in Ames, Iowa. We craft a variety of oils, balms, butters, mustache waxes, beard shampoos and conditioners, and more. Our secret recipe, a mix of home-infused scents with a dash of humor, is what makes us “The okayest beard company”.

Website: www.bplusbeards.com

Facebook: B + Beards | Instagram: @bplusbeards

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, PayPal

Backcountry Winery & Brewery, located just outside of Stratford, Iowa offers a great selection of Iowa-made wines and beers to suit all tastes! Sample from over a dozen canned wine varieties to find your perfect pairing for an evening at the campground or on the lake!

Website: backcountrywinery.com

Facebook: Backcountry Winery & Brewery | Instagram: @backcountrywinery

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Wine barrel furniture and jewelry.

Website: Barrellyconscious.com

Facebook: Barrelly Conscious

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

At Boer Certified we only source our goat meat that is more than 75% percent Boer or higher. By sourcing the highest quality Boer goat meat, we are able to provide a premium goat meat product to our customers with the best taste and health benefits.

Website: www.boercertified.com

Facebook: Boer Certified | Instagram: @goatmeatguy

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

I make limited ingredient specialty dog treats. I run a licensed micro-‘barkery’ in Ankeny and my recipes are certified through the Iowa Department of Agriculture.

Website: www.chubbypugcheese.com

Facebook: Chubby Pug Cheese | Instagram: @chubby.pug.cheese

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

 

Crescentia Farms is a small family farm in northwest Story county; just a few miles west of Story City. From late June – October we’ll be featuring fresh eggs, fruits, and vegetables including asparagus, beets, broccoli, cucumbers, grapes, green beans, kohlrabi, onions, potatoes, radish, rhubarb, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, and watermelon.

Website: www.facebook.com/CrescentiaFarms

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

We are a family owned business that has raised produce for over 100 years. We focus on apple and cider production, but also raise tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, pumpkins, Indian corn, squash, onions…etc. We also make our own hard cider, fruit pies, fudge, roasted nuts, and other food products.

Website: www.dealsorchard.com

Facebook: Deal’s Orchard | Instagram: @dealsorchard

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, FMNP for WIC and Seniors

We are a small family farm that has a retail greenhouse, two production greenhouses, one high tunnel and two acres of garden.
We specialize in combination flower baskets, one of a kinds, an assortment of annuals and vegetable plants. The garden includes most common vegetables – peas, beans, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, potatoes, squash, sweet corn, etc.

Website: www.dustyhillfarm.com

Facebook: Dusty Hill Farm

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, FMNP for WIC and Seniors

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We offer Iowa raised Heritage Breed Pork, Grass-fed Beef, Pasture-Raised Poultry, and Heritage Breed Lamb. We offer local delivery and nationwide shipping! We are excited to serve you!

Website: www.farmstorymeats.com

Facebook: Farm Story Meats | Instagram: @farmstorymeats

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

We produce Bedding plants, vegetables, cut flowers and honey.

Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064621632402

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, EBT Cards for SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), FMNP for WIC and Seniors

At Friend’s Flowers, we grow our flowers so we can provide you with the freshest and best quality specialty blooms. Our farming practices support diversity of wildlife and soil health. Let us provide you our your loved one with flowers today.

Website: https://friends.flowers/

Facebook: Friend’s Flowers | Instagram: @friendsflowersfarm

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

100% grass fed beef products

Website: grandviewbeef.com

Facebook: Grand View Beef | Instagram: @grandviewbeef

Payment Methods: Cash, Cards

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We manufacture and sell consumable hemp products for consumptions.

Website: icannallc.com

Facebook: I Canna, LLC | Instagram: @icannallc

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Cultivators of mushrooms, berries, and produce. Additionally, producers of value added products including: Spreads, seasonings, dried produce, etc.

Website: www.facebook.com/Joygrowmushrooms

Knob Hill Farm is a small, diversified, Certified Organic farm on 10 acres in Hamilton County. We raise Berkshire cross pigs, laying hens, and have a market garden.

Website: www.knobhillfarm1915.com

Facebook: Knob Hill Farm | Instagram: @knobhillfarm

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

We are a small family farm growing fruits and vegetables on 6 acres of land located between Colo and Nevada. We also have 7 greenhouse allowing us to produce tomatoes early in the season and salad greens throughout the winter months, and helps us be a very diversified farm growing over 50 different crops.

Website: www.facebook.com/leesgreens

Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo

Chemical Free-large variety of produce, jelly and freeze dried fruits and veggies.  Handmade crocheted baby blankets, towels, dish cloths and bracelets.

Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095107213780

Payment Methods: Cash, Card

Fresh cut flower farm that creates unique bouquets full of texture, color, and a surprise prairie bloom or two. Minerva’s Meadow also grows and distills lavender for essential oils, linen sprays and grows culinary-grade fresh and dried herbs.

Website: MinervasMeadow.com

Facebook: Minerva’s Meadow | Instagram: @minervasmeadow

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

Mustard Seed is a dynamic collective of farmers, artists, plants & animals. On our 11-acre farm, we are dedicated to simple living, love of neighbor, and cultivating a place where everyone can participate in growing and eating delicious, healthy, locally-produced food.

Website: www.mustardseedfarm.org

Facebook: Mustard See Community Farm | Instagram: @mustardseedcommunityfarm

Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo

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We are a local winery located in Story County, near Story City.  We specialize in producing top quality red and white grapes from cold-hardy varietals that make fine dry or semi-dry wines.

Website: redbarnwinesiowa.com

Facebook: Red Barn Wine

Red Granite Farm is located in NE Boone County. We bring produce, grown by us to the market from June-October.

Website: redgranitefarm.com

Facebook: Red Granite Farm | Instagram: @redgranitefarm

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, FMNP for WIC or Seniors

Root to Rise Farm is a 5 acre vegetable farm located in Ames, Iowa. We are a modern family farm, woman-owned and operated, applying biointensive and regenerative agricultural practices in pursuit of more sustainable farming systems. We are working to protect our planet’s soil and water resources and to increase biodiversity on our farm and on our plates. Root to Rise is surrounded by beautifully restored tallgrass prairie and wetlands on the property of Alluvial Brewing and Prairie Moon Winery. It’s a place where science, art, community, and my passion for food collide.

Website: www.facebook.com/roottorisefarmer

Instagram: @roottorisefarmer

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, EBT Cards for SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), FMNP for WIC and Seniors

Seeded LLC: A startup focused on promoting urban agriculture and providing customers with the materials/knowledge to grow their own food no matter their residence.
Reel and Rooted: Houseplants and accessories. Fresh grown microgreen conveniently packaged.

Website: www.seededag.com

Facebook: Seeded Ag | Instagram: @seededag

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

We sell clean skincare, hair care, bath and body products! Everything we sell is nontoxic, natural, and non-endocrine disruptors and made by our 2 owners Emma and Bella!

Website: serenecollective.shop

Instagram: @Serenecollective.co

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo

Dairy Goat Farm producing a variety of cheeses and skincare.

Website: simplelifefarms.com

Facebook: Simple Life Farms | Instagram: @simplelifefarms

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

Farm Fresh, Pastured Eggs and Certified Organic produce.

Website: www.stargrassfarm.com

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, FMNP for WIC or Seniors

 

Handcrafted CBD Products and crafted things from the store.

Website: Turnaboutmemories.com

Facebook: Turn About Memories | Instagram: @turnaboutmemories

Payment Methods: Cash, Card, Venmo, PayPal

We are a small chemical-free vegetable and raw honey producer . We do not even use organic approved chemicals on our produce or and type of chemical treatments in our hives.

Payment Methods: Cash, Card