Saturday Market at McKenzie Bridge Offers Local Delights
The first McKenzie Treasures outdoor market was a great success, with vendors reporting good sales and interest from both locals and tourists.
On a beautifully sunny Saturday, we took some time to check out the several stalls setup next to the McKenzie Station Pub (just across the road from the General Store and Obsidian Grill) and I have to say, we weren’t disappointed!
Although I did leave with a noticeably lighter wallet, it was worth it for a trove of goodies that included a beautiful necklace from Moon Dragon Designs, some very unusual dried poppy-head earrings from BlackBerry Hill Nursery, an intricately woven basket decoration from Pine Needle Creations, yummy fresh sourdough bread baked by Shelly at Soft Peak Cakery, a very useful outdoor napkin holder made of Brazilian Mahogany by Kevin Chappell at Benchwork Woodworking, and last, but certainly not least, a quirky metal sculpture by Coyl Creative Arts, which I think I shall name Mr. Nibbles.
Not a bad start at all, but as Bilbo Baggins might say, “there’s room for a little more.” Both of the market locations (at the pub and Iron Forest) have space for extra stalls, and they’re not charging local vendors a fee to set up shop. The idea is to boost the local economy and give everyone a chance to sell and promote their wares as we get back on our collective feet following the hardships of the pandemic and the Holiday Farm Fire.
The next market dates are below, so if you’re interested, be sure to reach out to Janice Meyers on (541) 514-7899 or email her at ironforestoregon@gmail.com with the following information:
- Your Name:
- Business Name:
- Phone Number:
- Dates you are committing to:
- Description of the items you hope to sell (they will reach out if there is a conflict with another vendor – first come first serve basis)
When and Where?
10am – 3pm (with vendor setup starting at 8am)
- July 10 – Iron Forest
- July 17 – McKenzie Station Pub
- August 14 – Iron Forest
- August 21 – McKenzie Station Pub
- September 11 – Iron Forest
- September 18 – McKenzie Station Pub
