Salsa Contest prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place finishers in each category.
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We're grateful to the many local businesses who have donated to the Salsa Contest prize bags. I want to give a special shout out to our partner sponsors, Vibe Yoga and Arthur Murray. Joining them in making donations are UGO Bars, the Soapy Soap Company, Kind Kombucha, Piccoli Dolci, Uel Zing, Lucky Guy Bakery, Aahaa Chai, Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Salt Creek Cycles and Pronounce Skin Care.
By entering your salsa into the contest, you're sure to have fun and are eligible to win fabulous prizes. The contest is Saturday, August 5 at 10 a.m. For more information and rules, click here.
Holding these large events at Market is possible due to the many volunteers who dedicate their time. Here's the link for information regarding volunteering at the Salsa Contest and another one for the Tomato Tasting.
If you are interested in working at Market on a regular basis, please consider submitting an application for employment. We're looking for a Market assistant who works at least two Saturdays per month from 6:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility will host a celebration to mark the27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Saturday, July 22 from 9 a.m. until noonat Plaza One-A on the B-Line Trail next to Farmers' Market. Join in challenges that will test your knowledge of the ADA and connect you with disability issues you may never have thought of before. Learn how to continue to make Bloomington a welcoming community to ALL! And, win a big cookie!
There will be eight agencies participating, including
Free parking on Saturdays is available north of City Hall in Red permit spaces and in the IU EM-S (formerly knows as "C" Permit) parking lot located on the east side of Morton Street, just north of the Farmers' Market.
On-street parking is available at the meters for $1/hour. Additional pay parking ($0.50/hour) is available in the Morton Street Garage (entrance on Morton Street between 6th and 7th Streets.)
The Farmers' Market has received $70,000 in grant funding in the last three years to offer the Double Market Bucks program.
During Saturday Market hours, go inside City Hall and use your food stamp card to purchase Market Bucks. Market Bucks are available in $3 increments and can be used like cash to buy farm products from Market vendors.
For every $3 in food stamp benefits you exchange, we will give you $6 in Market Bucks. Draw up to $18 in food stamp benefits, and receive up to $36 in Market Bucks.
