Making something old back into something new are Heather and Steven Idlett (at left) with the Teague Farmer’s Market full of vendor’s supplying local foods, crafts, and more.
The Idlett’s pride and love of Teague shines as they discuss the Farmer’s Market and their hopes for the future.
Steven made it a point to say that, “What we want to tell everybody is we hope this is a big community deal. We want it to be Teague’s Farmers Market, not just ours.”
The Idlett’s had a vision of bringing the old Farmer’s Market back and giving everyone in the community something fun and exciting to look forward to.
Steven Idlett tells a story on seeing the place abandoned and how him and Heather realized that, “Man, it would be really cool to turn that back into a Farmer’s Market and get everybody excited again.”
As of right now they currently have vendors offering:
–Locally raised pork, lamb, turkey, and beef
–Honey
–Vegetables
–Handmade arts and crafts
–desserts
–Fresh baked bread
–Coffee
–Homemade pickles
–Detox drinks
–Fresh fruit
–Lemonade
–Homemade salsa, jams, and jellies
–Smell good “freshies” for your car
–Homeopathic tinctures and syrups
–Microgreens
–Handmade jewelry
–Smoked brisket
–Tamales
–and MORE
Anyone else drooling, by now?
Craving some of these delicious goodies now? Head on out to the Teague Farmer’s Market at 406 Main St. this Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Their dreams do not stop at the Farmer’s Market. They see the potential the property offers: a piece of Downtown Teague property that can bring people together for so many things, in the months and years to come.
As Heather Idlett talks about growing up in Teague and how important it is to her she mentions, “At one time these buildings were all filled and had some really cool stuff in it. So, our goal is to bring that life back to the city.”
For any information or vendor questions, contact them on Facebook or email them at teaguefarmersmarket@gmail.com
(Photo by Victoria Keng)
