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Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market
Offers Modified Market During COVID-19
The Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market announces the first farmers market of 2020. The market will open on June 6 from 8am-12:30pm through October 31 on the 400 & 500 blocks of North Main St. in Downtown Oshkosh. Due to COVID-19 the market will be different this year.
Market Manager, Michelle Schmid-Schultz stated that, "We will have a full market of farmers and food vendors that will provide shoppers with a wide selection of products. Shoppers can order from many of these vendors in advance for pickup at the market." click on shopper information then click on market information to find the list.
Farmers markets in Wisconsin are exempted from closing and from mass gathering restrictions instituted as a result of COVID-19. Farmers markets, like grocery stores, are considered an essential food resource. They may prove to be even more important if larger supply chains are disrupted leading to shortages of agricultural products we produce locally.
The Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market is working closely with Oshkosh City Officials and the Winnebago County Health Department to ensure the market is safe for customers, staff, volunteers and vendors.
The Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market has implemented the following temporary restrictions until further notice:
• At this time there will be no musicians, activities or special events, in order to limit gathering.
• Only vendors deemed “essential” will be permitted to vend. Only those selling prepared foods & agricultural products will be present. There will be limited number of vendors selling face masks and personal hygiene products, such as soaps and lotions.
• All vendors will be separated by a ten-foot minimum from the next vendors.
• Six feet of space will be marked in front of each vendor booth as well as a 6-foot mark for the next customer to wait. If social distancing cannot be observed, we will need to close the market early for public safety.
• Product sampling will not be allowed at this time.
• Please allow vendors to handle all product until your transaction is complete.
• Hand washing stations will be available.
• Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service dogs.
• Public seating areas for eating and drinking will not be present.
• All prepared foods must be packaged to be consumed off site. NO food or drink is to be consumed at the market.
• Limit shoppers per household. Pre-Orders for pick up with your favorite vendors are highly recommended. A vendor list is available on the website or by emailing the market at manager@osfmi.com. Please shop for what you need and return home so that other families may make purchases for their needs.
If you are planning on attending the farmers market, we ask that you adhere to our Public Safety Practices:
• If you are not feeling well or have been in contact with someone who is sick, please stay home. Cover coughs and sneezes when out in public.
• NO food or drink is to be consumed at the market.
• Create a shopping list prior to attending the market to avoid lingering at vendor stands.
• Be aware of your surroundings to practice safe social distancing.
• The wearing of face masks is strongly recommended. Michael Cooney, Oshkosh Farmers Market -Board Chair stated that, "The market is recommending that all shoppers utilize a face mask while in the market. Face masks will be available from a number of vendors as well as at Market Central, which will have Oshkosh Farmers Market branded masks available for purchase."
• Utilize the hand washing stations that will be available.
• Please smile and be kind to one another. Be patient with vendors and the “new normal”; as we are all in this together and doing the best we can.
Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Market Manager by calling 920.509.1830 or by email at manager@osfmi.com or by Facebook messenger.
Join us (almost) year-round.
With approximately 130 vendors per week (downtown/outdoor/summer), 20 vendors per week (mid-week) and 30+ vendors per week (indoor/winter), live music, and themed events, there's sure to be something for everyone! Stop on down (almost) all year-round (no markets in May) and check out what local area vendors have to offer!
The Daily Meal has ranked the OSFMI as one of the 101 Best Farmers Markets in America
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017!
(Click here to read more about it.)
With approximately 130 vendors per week (downtown/outdoor/summer), 20 vendors per week (mid-week) and 30+ vendors per week (indoor/winter), live music, and themed events, there's sure to be something for everyone! Stop on down (almost) all year-round (no markets in May) and check out what local area vendors have to offer!
The Daily Meal has ranked the OSFMI as one of the 101 Best Farmers Markets in America
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017!
(Click here to read more about it.)
INDOOR/WINTER
hen:
November thru April Select Saturdays Beginning in November and Ending in April 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where: Menominee Nation Arena Oshkosh Convention Center When: 2020 TBA |
DOWNTOWN/SUMMER
(Click on the photo for a short video of the 2017 market.)
When:
OPEN from June 6 thru October 31 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Rain or Shine)-provided there are no safety concerns. Where: 400 & 500 Blocks of N Main St & 100 Block of Church Ave Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
MARKET IN THE PARK
Due to COVID-19 the Wednesday Market at South Park has been cancelled for 2020. |
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Questions?
If the information on the following pages (using the drop-downs from the menu above) is not sufficient to answer your questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you!
Michelle Schmid-Schultz, Market Manager
Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market Inc
PO Box 1201, Oshkosh WI 54903-1201
920.509.1830
manager@osfmi.com
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