I'm been making the circuit of local farmers markets to find the best of the best. Pike Farmers Market is small, but has some of the most interesting and friendly vendors that I've encountered. The market is held on Saturday mornings starting at 8:30 am in a church parking lot off Lafayette Road.
Last Saturday, there were about 20 vendors selling baked goods, local meats, flowers and produce. The local Pike library had the bookmobile on site for guests to check out and return books. There was a fabulous bbq stand selling meals. But what caught my eye were the exquisite artisans.
I saw some of the most beautiful woodworking pieces that I've seen. Tooled French rolling pins, beautiful hand crafted pens, bowls and more.
Another booth, was a woman that made hand crafted leather pieces that rival any from Italy. She made extraordinary leather pillows and bags.
A musician/singer played in the center of the market. Games were set up to entertain young people. There was a little seating.
And, of course, "My Dad's Corn" was there selling bags of the freshest corn in Indiana.
I bought veggies, herbs, cookies, bbq slider, hibiscus slushy and several cookies.
Parking was easy in and out. I was there early and it wasn't crowded, but probably gets crowded later in the morning.
This is a small, but great market. I'll be back. read more