WE ARE COMMUNITY BUILDERS:

The Little Market That Could™
'a Fresh Open Air Community MNGROWN Farmers Market, where the Classic Rollin & awareness matters'... and link up onsite with MN Grown farmers, ranchers, growers, producers, artisan food chefs, artists & craft makers, butchers, Czech bread maker, German soda pop brewer and more....

The 2023 Partnering Location: Shepherd of The Lake Lutheran Church
The Little Market That Could address is: 3575 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55379

The Time: THURSDAYS JUNE 15- SEPT 14 3:45-7PM (Vendor set-up begins after 1PM, please be set-up by 3:30 and remember to bring weights)
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General Public is invited.
Social Distancing is practice onsite, please use hand sanitizer stations frequently.
Please note: We love your dogs! And Your dog is welcomed here at The Little Market That Could™ however
MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES and in control of. MUST stay 40 feet away from ALL LIVE animal exhibits that may be onsite.  
No Burnouts or Racing tolerated before, during or after the Classic Vehicle Roll-IN.
By Entering The Little Market That Could™  or attending any Smoke Signals™ community event, in any compacity, you do so on your own accord and will be responsible, respectful and agree to our Hold Harmless Waiver Release of Liabilities.
Smoke Signals™ 501(c)3 Nonprofit
​Children are to be supervised at all times.
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*Asteriks Below*
Denotes the ONLY Farms/Cottage Food Vendors Participating* in Power of Produce Program* that will accept the P.O.P. Token
if you are a pre-registered Prior Lake or Savage area resident that qualifies aged 4-12 and 62+ if and when funding is available yearly.
And are, the ONLY Farms/Cottage Food Vendors Participating* that welcomes the SNAP/EBT Benefits Market Bucks Exchange*.
We hope to see you there!
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Please note all programs, locations are subject to changes, due to lack of funding, volunteers or close due to weather!

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​JUNE 15-SEPT 14 3:45-7PM

2023 VOLUNTEER HERE

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BE BOLD. BE HEARD. BE PART OF THE LITTLE MARKET THAT COULD™
SHOWS START AT 4:30
Are you a musician, performing artist?
Every year, The Little Market That Could-Farmers Market is honored to have
local musicians/performing artist of all genres perform onsite.
Dates still available 2023:
July: 6, 27,  September: 7
If you are a busker and would like to perform during the 2023 market, then we want you! Please send an email to Rosemary and let us know of your interest and we will be sure to get back to you! These are pro bono gigs, Tips/Donations Jars are encouraged.

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JUNE 15 OPENING KICKOFF MUSIC AT THE LAKE PENDING
JUNE 22 PERFORMANCE BY PREMIERE DANCE ACADEMY PENDING
JUNE 29 SCIENCE IS FUN BY PROFESSOR FLUTTERBLASTER
JULY 06 OPEN
JULY 13 NOT SO MAGIC SHOW BY BONEHEAD
JULY 20 MUSIC AT THE LAKE BY WOLFRAM BASS MUSIC DUO  PENDING
JULY 27 OPEN 
AUGUST 03 SCIENCE IS FUN BY PROFESSOR FLUTTERBLASTER
AUGUST 10 KIDDIE PARADE ANTICS BY WILLYLOU THE CLOWN     
AUGUST 17 MUSIC AT THE LAKE BY WOLFRAM BASS MUSIC DUO  PENDING
AUGUST 24 PUSS IN BOOTS BY DAVID HANZAL MINNEAPOLIS PUPPETEER PENDING
AUGUST 31 NOT SO MAGIC SHOW BY BONEHEAD
SEPTEMBER 07 OPEN
SEPTEMBER 14 MUSIC AT THE LAKE BY WOLFRAM BASS MUSIC DUO  PENDING​

P.O.P. PROGRAM WINDOW OF REGISTRATION WILL REOPEN IN 2023 PENDING FUNDING
SERVING UP TO 100-150 SCOTT COUNTY JRS & SRS YEARLY
​INFUSING UP TO $10K BACK INTO MNGROWN AGRICULTURE VENDORS YEARLY
Smoke Signals™ an outlet for the University of MN Power of Produce Program (P.O.P.)
-a initiative to get fresh, locally grown food into the mouths of low-income youth ages 4-12yrs and seniors 62+ in Prior Lake/ Savage Registration area.
The Little Market That Could™ is presently the First and ONLY Open Air Farmers Market in Scott County to offer a MUCH Needed First Program (P.O.P.) of it's kind!
Market Tokens are given out weekly, to the registered Jr or Sr (tokens are not handed out on last Thursday of market) to those that registered within the window registration period or when program meets it's capacity Or when funding is exhausted. These P.O.P. tokens must be used in the year given at authorized booths. Past years tokens are not valuable in present year programming. Tokens will only be given to the person that has signed up, no exceptions, token is to be used for cottage-foods and or fresh produce ONLY vendors, thank you for understanding.
NEWLY ESTABLISHED IN 2020 WE NOW WELCOME USDA EBT/SNAP BENEFITS
STOP BY AND LEARN ABOUT HOW AT THE SS EBT/SNAP EXCHANGE BOOTH WELCOMES YOU! 

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SMOKE SIGNALS ™ CLASSIC VEHICLE ROLL-IN ENTERS IN AT THE MIDDLE SHARED DRIVE-WAY (THERE ARE 3 DRIVE-WAYS)
THURSDAY'S 3:30-DUSK

CLASSIC VEHICLES MUST REGISTER ONSITE

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SEASON 2023 VENDOR BOARD WILL BE UPDATED 

*FARMS*

Gysland Brothers Farms 
Svihel Vegetable Farm  
Sutton Ridge Farm
​Foundational Journey
The Czech Baker
Glewwe's Castle Brewery
​Grace's Country Comfort Life
Jax's Soap Co.-Calmir Farms
Pegg's Popcorn Cart
Prairie Rose Preserving
Farming Gardens
Krustyz BBQ Sauces/Seasonings
Frank's Freeze Dried Foods
Pet Wants
Kaz Krafts
Wolf Creek Country Goods
Jirik Family Farms
Surf & Turf Direct Seafood
JD'S Salsa
Linda's Eggrolls & Produce
​Rick's Botanical Studio
Ainsley's Scout Popcorn Sale   
XO'Xocolati

KIDS VENDOR TENT
​ART PROJECTS

SweetCreature Designs-Brook 
Best Wishes By Adelaide
Rainy Day Jewelry- Amelia

VENDORS

Yoga 4 You w/ 5:30 class-donations
SS SNAP/EBT EXCHANGE
​Power of Produce Program
​Paws & Ears Rescue Adoption 
BlurberryBuzz Body Art  
Monat Hair Care & More!
Sharon The Crafter
South Metro Federal Credit Union
Prior Lake Chiropractic-Dr. Meghan Essler
The Jean Braun Group/ Symmetry Financial Group
St. Paul Lutheran Lil' Saints Childcare
JT Creative Designs 
Cindy Le Pottery
Small Town Clothing Company
Anchor Apparell & More 
CDZ Designs- Cole
Pioneer Birchworks
​Wooden It Be Nice by Shelly D.
Edward Jones/Scott Pierce 
OutFitters Edge
Ribbon and Rhinestones
​Color Street
CBD Answers 101.com
Prior Lake Spinal Care-Dr. James Pietrek
Mariann's Hook & Thread
Brian's Classic Vehicle Rollin Registration

FOOD COURT

Singy's Wood Fired Pizza 
​Kool Sweets & Treats & Alpaca Wear 
Smoke Signals™ sip n' snack shack.
Snowballs 

RED AWARENESS TENT

CAP Agency
FISH 
Joni & Friends MN
UMN Carver-Scott Master Gardeners
UMN 4-H
​JustServe
Ministry Of Reconciliation
​Southern Valley Alliance
Scott County Health-SHIP
Majestic Hills Ranch
TreeHouse-Savage/PriorLake
HIKE
​Club Prior
CRATC
Sanya's Hope For Children 
Girl Scouts River Valleys-PLS
Cat Tales Rescue

SS DEMO BOOTH 5PM

Demo Presenters 2023
June 15 Sutton Ridge Farm/Foundational Journey
June 22
June 29
July 06
July 13
July 20 Sutton Ridge Farm/Foundational Journey
July 27 
Aug 03
Aug 10
Aug 17 Sutton Ridge Farm/Foundational Journey
Aug 24
Aug 31
Sept 07
Sept 14

SPONSOR TENT

South Metro Federal Credit Union
Dan's Auto Repair
Prior Lake Lions
Compeer Financial
Prior Lake Rotary​
Haugen Ins. & Financial Services
Optimist Club​
Prior Lake Neighbors
SHIP-Scott County/MDH
​Coldwell Banker Reality -Tim Thompson
​Hunger Solutions
​Prior Lake Rental
​The Czech Baker
Glewwes Castle Brewery
​Sharon The Crafter
​ProFinishers
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church
22/22/22-Shakopee
Anna Belle's Help

HEALTH COURT

Red Cross Blood Drives TBD  
PL LIONS KIDSIGHT TBD
​DAKOTA COUNTY CLINIC TBD
Scott County Book Mobile TBD
ALPHA Women's Center Mobile Bus TBD

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The Little Market That Could™ COVID-19 Response Plan Farmers Markets are a Source of Healthy, Safe Food for Your Family

Smoke Signals™
Invites You or your Business, Club or Organization
To JOIN IN AND BECOME A COMMUNITY BUILDER SPONSOR of
The Little Market That Could™ which runs on the generous support of
​Volunteers, Vendors & Sponsors, Grants, Donations, Buskers
Thank you for your Support!

BECOME A SPONSOR OF SMOKE SIGNALS ​CLICK HERE!

 SMOKE SIGNALS™
CELEBRATES ALL
COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS THAT ASSIST IN BRINGING YOU
THE LITTLE MARKET THAT COULD™

BECOME A VENDOR OF THE LITTLE MARKET THAT COULD™ CLICK HERE!

Master Gardeners & 4-H DEVELOPEMENT

CAP | FOOD SHELF

TBD

Community Responds as they Send In Their Smoke Signals...

The "BEST" run market we have ever attended.
​-Julie Osmonson 2022

"Awesome dog-friendly, a Lil Library and bike corral, the community appreciates you both! I enjoy this
empty field now, ​you have cared for it well, Rosemary, Sheldon!
Neighbor Sheryl & Pooch Dakotah 2022

"Rosemary, Sheldon...When I was practicing law, I served on the Board for 2 non-profits so I can appreciate all the work you guys do every week - thank you!  Smoke Signals™ 501(c)3 nonprofit. It is a great cause.
-Michael P. Singewald Owner - Lakeside Title, Inc. 2022

​​"Congratulations, Sheldon & Rosemary!

The Little Market That Could Farmers Market has been chosen as the winner in the 
​"Best Family Entertainment" category in Southwest News Media's Best of the Best Contest for 2022. This was the fifth year for our Best of the Best Contest, and audience participation has once again been tremendous. We had thousands of readers cast votes for their favorites in 70+ business categories. When the contest ended, more than 23,000 votes were cast.
-Laurie Hartmann General Manager Southwest News Media

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2022 "Wow, Rosemary, Sheldon you've done a great job growing the market, we look forward to this season partnership onsite!" 
​-Anne ALPHA Women's Center

"I was a student on-hands life skills recipient in 2020, I started working in the 'real world' as a Senior in H.S. in 2022, recently we had a tent sale pick-up drive-thru, I was the ONLY one working that knew how to set-up the tents and presentations.  CREDIT SHOUT-OUT to THE LITTLE MARKET THAT COULD student program, you taught, I learned!!!
​-Clare Student

"We will be back every Thursday for fantastic produce and all the fun & educational activities being
​offered.
​-Sandy 2021

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"I Enjoy The Little Market That Could and kids. Love the animals!!!
​-Sheila 2021

"Way to go! Sheldon, Rosemary, just what the area needed, a great incentive to eat our vegetables. I share your posts online.
​-Darlene 2020

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"This has been a awesome turnaround for the Old Market and it is now finally growing! Watch it P.O.P.
​-Dar 2019

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"Thurday nights we support you at The Little Market That Could™
-Beau Brambilla's RV onsite Sponsor 2019

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"Please consider staying open next year until 8PM this is a GREAT community hub.'
​-Denny 2018

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"As a Sponsor we look forward to attending on a given date soon"
​-New Market Bank 2018

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"Proud to be a Sponsor and Supporter of The Little Market That Could™ in the community."
​ -Jack 2018

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"Awesome! Classic Vehicles are a added touch!"
​Classic Vehicle Owner-Tom 2018

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"Snowballs enjoys being here at The Little Market That Could™ and business is TERRIFIC, thank you."
-Audray 2018

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"We look forward to partnering & again next year and more.
​Business has been great and we like The Little Market That Could™ being here."  
​-Al, Tractor Supply Company 2018

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"What a pleasant surprise to become a Sponsor and have Smoke Signals™ assist us with our annual collection of school supplies for those that are in need."
​ -Paul Prior Lake Lions President 2018

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"Thank you for including the Patron of The Arts & Activities PLHS students."
​ -Justin, PLHS Band Director 2018

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The 2023 Partnering Location: 
Shepherd of The Lake Lutheran Church
The Little Market That Could Address Is: 
3575 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55379
(14) THURSDAYS JUNE 15- SEPT 14 3:45-7PM