2026 Vendors
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Manager since 2024
Amera is the manager of many hats. Might see her not wearing shoes though.
From administration to social media to community collaboration, she works all week long to promote and enhance the market.
Find her booth Faith Over Fear Fermentary, for a wide variety of products!
Also Communications Director for JDLF and on the Leadership Team of NIYF.
Amera Striegel
Market Manager
Manager since…long time.
Brian is the boots on the ground man. He helps to set up and take down the parking barriers every week, and the one call the police if someone parks in the market zone. He is also the incredible descriptive narrator of the Saturday morning Facebook Lives.
Also sells plants and succulents.
Also works at Highland Community College.
Brian Lang
Market Manager
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The Loving Seed Farm
Blake Cedergren
A not for profit farm in Cedarville their mission is to restore Illinois prairies, fight food insecurity with agroecology, build soil health with Regenerative Agriculture and engage the broader community on topics of sustainability.
Regenerative agriculture is a spectrum; Prairie Produce is our attempt to span that spectrum, grow food as if it were an agroecological system and strive towards food justice in our local communities. Farming isn’t just agriculture; it is ecological integration and harmony.
They will offer a variety of produce and are the the farm behind the Compost Bucket Exchange Program!
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Shadowroot Garden
Elizabeth
Shadowroot Garden began several years ago with a dream: grow a little goth garden and fill it with the dark, the weird, the different, and the odd. Turns out, it’s not a phase. Nestled near the Wisconsin-Illinois border in Warren IL, our small-scale operation embraces the goth side of vegetables. Black tomatoes, purple peppers, and striped beans are only the beginning. We offer darkly delicious garden produce and canned goods for those who often catch themselves asking, “But, does it come in black?”
We avoid the use of chemicals, pesticides, and generally anything we can’t easily pronounce. Recipes are lab-tested and approved.
They will offer a unique variety of produce, as well as canned and pickled items!
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Chestnut Cliff Farm
Bardell Family
They have been a staple part of the market for many years, offering incredible produce, maple syrup, flowers, mushrooms, garlic, and more! Sometimes even their grassfed ground beef. Located right outside Freeport.
Check out their Facebook!
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Watson Woodworks
Jon Watson
Quality handcrafted wood items
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Polish Deluxe
Edyta Barszczewski
I am baking traditional Polish bread, cakes, and cookies using old recipes from my grandma.
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Freeport Student Garden
Ben Skipor
The Freeport Student Garden is a market farm growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs in addition to raising chickens for eggs and meat. The mission of the Freeport Student Garden is to provide students with a unique opportunity to develop agricultural and career skills through the production, harvest, and sale of locally grown fruits and vegetables. We are located south of the intersection of Locust Ave. & Empire St. Follow us at facebook.com/FreeportStudentGarden/ for more information and updates on what produce we have available!
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Linda Simler
My name is Linda Simler. I live just west of Freeport and have a large garden. I sell strawberries and raspberries in season, gourds, squash, and other natural fall decorations. I do not attend every week, but also sell green beans, potatoes, and onions. I bake fruit and pumpkin coffee cakes, and awesome cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting. I like to sew and make playing card holders and custom microwave bowl cozies. I can also do alterations, zippers, hems, and other repairs. If I'm not at the market, call me to make arrangements at 815-541-0170.
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Kiri Katz
Kim Davis
I'm Kim Davis dba Kiri Katz, and I'm proud to be attending this year's Stephenson County Farmer's Market. I've been an active knitter/crocheter for nearly 40 years and make a variety of items. From interchangeable towel holders, nylon scrubbies and dishcloths to hats, fingerless gloves and even blankets. Here is a nice sample of what I make. I will also be premiering my newest item, my freezer pop holders, along with a few of my newer items, my Swiffer wet jet covers and scrubby dishcloths.
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Holy Heron Farm
Beech and Abby
We have each been farming for over a decade in New England and have recently relocated to Forreston to steward the family land. We are passionate about sharing real, healthy, local food while building soil and participating in nature's circularity.
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Faith Over Fear Fermentary
Amera Striegel
All things sourdough- variety of breads, scones, waffles, tortillas, and whatever else she feels like baking.
Krauts, kimchi, vinegar.
Black bean burgers, and other prepared foods.
Using 80% local ingredients. If it’s not local, it’s organic/regenerative.
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Fields of Promise
Dan & Jean
All the produce!
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Ron & Marlene Knight
Breads, pickles, jams and jellies
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Brian Lang
Plants and peppers
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Willy
Starter plants and nature inspired decor & wreaths.
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The Vine and the Word
Rosa Bazan
Beautiful plants and plant food!
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Erik & Rebecca
Candles & Crochet
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Don & Rita Koch
Dog treats, baked goods, eggs
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Al Ditsworth
Pies! Baked goods, canned goods, homemade birdhouses, and a cup of coffee.
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Corey
Eggs
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Fairview Farms
Tim Schneiderman
Eggs, produce, and goat milk soap!
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Jay's Jams
Jay Radke
Based in Lena, Jay is here to share his incredible lineup of homemade jams and jelly’s! From Aronia Berry to Black Raspberry, Christmas jam to Lemon jelly, there is something for everyone and it is sure to be enjoyed.
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MadBHoney
Jayson and Holly
Honey, once available :)