1st Saturday Vendor Market

1st Saturday Vendor Market

Contributed Casey Kruger

Once a month, between October and May the Borough Gym in Palmer becomes a hub of local vendors. These vendors are artisans, makers, creators, and producers bringing handcrafted items together to create the 1st Saturday Vendor Market. The months of operation are October through May, from 10 am to 5pm. Being free to the public, it is a wonderful way to enjoy a Saturday while browsing the offerings from the vendors and enjoying delicious cuisine from the food trucks on site. The 1st Saturday Vendor Market was born during Covid, when Casey and F.Jay whom own Fox Sauce LLC (a local BBQ sauce company) recognized the need for a local market to still be open and operational – even during the trying times of Covid. The market is now in its fourth season, with thirty-two local vendors! They believe that the market is a place to showcase some of the local, talented vendors from the area while bringing the community together. Some of the vendors are seen here in the photos, which are just a small array of the offerings that can be found at the market. Each month there are a few vendors that are ‘season vendors’, meaning they return monthly – however, many vendors are new to the market or attend a couple times a season. This helps the market stay fresh and fun with the variety of booths. You’ll often see families out enjoying the market together, lifelong friends meeting up to shop or the elders out for the afternoon to browse and socialize. The next market date is the 2nd of December, we hope to see you there!