Grinnell Chamber Unveils Winter Farmers Market Vendors
GRINNELL, IA – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce this year’s vendors at the 2025 Winter Farmers Market. The Market, sponsored by Grinnell College and Grinnell Mutual, will open its doors on Friday, November 21, from 5-8 PM, in conjunction with Jingle Bell Holiday. The Winter Farmers Market will also be open on Saturday, November 22 from 9:30 a.m. to noon; Friday, December 5 from 4 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, December 6, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. On the weekend of November 21-22, the Winter Farmers Market will be held at 914 Main St., while the second weekend of Winter Farmers Market will be held at Grinnell College’s Katherine Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion at Renfrow Hall on 1033 Broad Street.
“We are excited to be using these two spaces for our pop-up Winter Farmers Market,” says Rachael Kinnick, President & CEO of the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to welcoming Grinnellians of all ages who continue to support our area vendors at the Winter Market every year.”
The following is a list of businesses that will be participating in the Winter Farmers Market, as well as the days they will be present. Items sold at market are handmade or produced by the vendors themselves, resulting in unique and one-of-a-kind gift ideas for the holiday season.
First weekend (November 21 and 22):
- T. Designs: Handcrafted earrings — Friday, Nov. 21
- B’s Mittens: Homemade wool sweater mittens — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Brobst Signs by Design: Charcuterie boards, flags, and whiskey smokers — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Bunny Traxx Ceramics: Assorted sizes of ceramic holiday decor and handmade home goods — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Cassy’s Crazy Creations: Crocheted animals and miscellaneous art — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Dolezal Honey Bees: Honey, soap, lip balm, and lotion — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Ethnic Beadshop: Handmade jewelry — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- First Presbyterian Church: Variety of holiday crafts — Friday, Nov. 21
- Golden Pear Kitchen — Baked goods, jams, jellies, salsas, pickled goods, and rustic crafts — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Grinn Open Studio: Pottery — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Grinnell Pastry Peddler: Fresh pastries, croissants, bagels, and focaccia breads — Friday, Nov. 21
- Kate’s Kitchen Creations: Sugar cookies, scones, mini cakes, sourdough bread, and snack mix — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Kerry’s Christmas Floral: Christmas crafts, metal tins, Christmas decor, and arrangements — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Nippe Crafting: Wood work, jewelry, and walnut syrup — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Prairie Produce: Freeze dried foods, salsa, pepper jellies, and sweetcorn cookies — Friday, Nov. 21
- Rose’s Art Stand: Painted rocks and various items — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- Sumner Sweet Clouds: Cotton candy, egg noodles, maple treats, eggs, jams — Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
- The Midwest Siblings: Wooden painted Christmas trees, baked goods, Christmas tumblers, and hot chocolate bombs and spoons — Friday, Nov. 21
Second weekend (December 5 and 6):
- T. Designs: Handcrafted earrings — Saturday, Dec. 5
- Art of Passioner: Pottery, jewelry, charms, and art prints — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- B’s Mittens: Homemade wool sweater mittens — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Brobst Signs by Design: Charcuterie boards, flags, and whiskey smokers — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Bunny Traxx Ceramics: Assorted sizes of ceramic holiday decor and handmade home goods — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Cassy’s Crazy Creations: Crocheted animals and miscellaneous art — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Circle W Acres: Breads, cookies, cinnamon rolls, kolaches, and pies — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Dolezal Honey Bees: Honey, soap, lip balm, and lotion — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Ethnic Beadshop: Handmade jewelry — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- First Presbyterian Church: Variety of holiday crafts — Saturday, Dec. 6
- Golden Pear Kitchen — Baked goods, jams, jellies, salsas, pickled goods, and rustic crafts — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Kate’s Kitchen Creations: Sugar cookies, scones, mini cakes, sourdough bread, and snack mix — Friday, Dec. 5
- Kerry’s Christmas Floral: Christmas crafts, metal tins, Christmas decor, and arrangements — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Rose’s Art Stand: Painted rocks and various items — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Sumner Sweet Clouds: Cotton candy, egg noodles, maple treats, eggs, jams — Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
Limited vendor spaces remain available for the Winter Farmers Market. Community members interested in being a vendor at the Winter Farmers Market can register on the Grinnell Chamber website: https://www.grinnellchamber.org/en/events/winter_farmers_market/. Registrations will close once maximum capacity is reached.
For more information about Jingle Bell Holiday and Winter Farmers Market, visit the Grinnell Chamber websitefor regular updates. Those interested in holiday sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to visit the Holiday Opportunities page on the Chamber website, contact events@getintogrinnell.com, or call 641-236-6555.
About the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is an independent, 501©6 non-profit organization focused on the Grinnell community. The mission of the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is to support the development and growth of its members, help advance economic growth, and foster community vitality. For more information on how to join the Chamber or get involved, please visit grinnellchamber.org or call 641-236-6555.
