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Farmer's Market 

Come “shop” our locally sourced Farmer's Market!

Host a community Fresh Market & Wellness Fair where residents can access fresh fruits and vegetables, connect with local health and wellness resources, and build relationships with neighbors and staff.
 
This event can be created in partnership with a local food pantry, food bank, wholesale produce vendor, community garden, farmers market, grocery store, healthcare provider, hospital, or public health organization. The goal is to support food and nutrition needs while providing convenient access to wellness resources and community services.
 
By bringing these resources directly to the community, residents can receive practical support, learn about available services, and engage in meaningful conversations that strengthen connections and foster belonging.
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A Fresh Market & Wellness Fair provides wraparound support by addressing both food access and preventative healthcare needs. Through partnerships with local organizations, communities can offer residents practical resources that contribute to healthier lifestyles and stronger social connections.
 
This event creates opportunities to:
  • Increase access to healthy food
  • Promote preventative healthcare
  • Connect residents with local resources
  • Encourage healthy lifestyle choices
  • Strengthen relationships among residents and staff
  • Support family well-being
  • Foster a culture of care, belonging, and community
By combining fresh food access, nutrition education, health screenings, and local resource connections, this event delivers meaningful support while creating an engaging and welcoming experience for residents of all ages.
 

Marketing Your Event

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Order or print these flyers to promote your event around the property.
Psst! They are fully editable in Canva.

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  • Social Media Posts: 
    • Enjoy the bounty of the season at our Fresh Farmer's Market! We'll have locally sourced fruit, veggies, and flowers for you to choose from and create your own take-home basket. 
    • Shop local at our [community name] Farmer's Market! Enjoy a celebration of local flavors and community spirit, and grab a basket of fresh food to take home!

  • Upcoming: Have the next event flyer or calendar framed on the table to promote upcoming events. 

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  • Set out a framed QR code encouraging residents to post online reviews about your event. 
  • Have the next event flyer or calendar framed on the table to promote upcoming events. 
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THE DETAILS

Decoration

  • Set up your event so that residents can grab a shopping bag or tote, “shop” your items, and hang around to mingle after. Make sure to include instructions telling residents they can fill a tote and take some goodies home at no cost. (If there are items for purchase offered by outside vendors, make sure to clarify that as well.) 
  • Slogan ideas used for letterboards/banners: 
    • Farm Fresh 
    • Shop (Really) Local 
    • Saturdays are for Farmers' Markets 
  • Make it colorful! Create a table that is a feast for the eyes with foods of all shapes, sizes, and colors. 
  • Arrange your items so they are easy to see and can be grabbed quickly. Use crates, platters, and cake stands to create levels.

  • Use a handwritten chalkboard sign, red or black checkered tablecloth, and/or burlap table runners to match the farm theme. 

TASTE

Sample Take Home Recipe

Fresh Veggie Harvest Salad
Ingredients:
  • 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 apple, diced
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds or shredded cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. Wash and chop all produce.
  2. Add greens, vegetables, and apple to a large bowl.
  3. Mix olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Toss with salad and serve.
Budget-Friendly Tip:
Add canned beans, boiled eggs, grilled chicken, or tuna to create a complete meal.
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BUDGET

Budget: $150-$200

  • Budget depends on the variety and quantity of food and other items you choose to offer. The bulk of your budget should go toward stocking your tables with plenty of fruit and veggies to serve a crowd. 
  • Pro-tip: Check out other Farmer's Markets in your city to get ideas for vendors and items to offer. Contact local vendors and ask about a discount on a bulk order. 
  • Shop your apartment (and your support team members) for original ways to display your produce.
  • Splurge and offer local honey or locally produced jams.
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CONNECTION
  • Offer a floral bar where residents can pick out fresh flowers to take home. 
  • Invite a local musician to create a fun, mellow ambiance with acoustic live music. 
  • Set out yard games so that kids can play while their parents shop the market, or so residents can stay and hang out with one another!
  • Have recipe cards available featuring ingredients offered at your farmer's market.

PARTNER: VENDORS AND SPONSORSHIPS
  • This event is a perfect opportunity to partner with local vendors and artisans. Open it up to anyone in your community who makes and sells a product (like hand-crafted jewelry or candles) and invite them to set up a table. 
  • Reach out to local businesses like bakeries (fresh bread is always a hit at a farmer's market!), coffee shops that roast their coffee in-house, and florists who might bring out an assortment of florals. These vendors can offer and sell their items for purchase at your event.  

Express Lane:

"Pick Your Prize Produce!"
Description:
Create a playful farmers market guessing game where residents guess the weight of a mystery fruit or veggie for a prize! Residents can stop by to make their guesses.
 
OPTIONAL: pick up a small plant or token item as a keepsake.
 
Supplies Needed:
  • One large fruit or vegetable (e.g., pumpkin, squash, watermelon)
  • Digital or analog kitchen scale (for weighing later)
  • OPTIONAL: Small plants (herbs, succulents, bowl of fruit set out to take one) or seed packets for giveaways
  • Sign with instructions
  • Entry slips for guesses
Setup Instructions:
  1. Display the large fruit/veggie on a table with the entry slips and collection basket.
  2. Add a sign: “How much do I weigh? Guess correctly to win!”
  3. OPTIONAL: Arrange the small plants or seed packets for residents to take.
Event Execution:
  • Residents submit their weight guess and OPTIONAL: take a small plant or seed packet as a keepsake.
Follow Up:
  • Collect guesses and weigh the fruit/veggie at the end of the event.
  • Announce the winner via email or social media.
Fun Tip:
Choose a quirky or oversized fruit/veggie to spark curiosity and conversation, like a giant zucchini or a funky gourd!

Apartment Life Pro Tips✨

If you host a Farmer's Market, we would love you to send us your photos so other coordinators can use them as inspiration!