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 2024 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 20- SEPT 19 3:30-7PM General Public is invited. PLEASE enter in on far EAST two driveways off Berens
(West end driveway is reserved for classics/vendors)
​(Vendor set-up begins after NOON, please be set-up by 3PM and remember to bring weights, please enter in at far WEST end driveway which is shared by the classics vehicles, drop & unload, repark in designated areas and walk the short distance to complete set-up)
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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 (anyone) does 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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2024 ​JUNE 20-SEPT 19 3:30-7PM

2024 VOLUNTEER HERE

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BE BOLD. BE HEARD. BE PART OF THE LITTLE MARKET THAT COULD™
FLATBED STAGE 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.
If you are a busker and would like to perform during the 2024 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.
We appreciate our flatbed stage which is sponsored by: Dan's Auto Repair

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JUNE 20 OPENING KICKOFF LIVE MUSIC AT THE LIL MARKET BY SOLID GOLD BAND 
JUNE 27 
JULY 04
JULY 11
JULY 18
JULY 25
August 01
AUGUST 08
AUGUST 15
AUGUST 22 Music of Evan Guetzlaff 
AUGUST 29
SEPTEMBER 05
SEPTEMBER 12 Music of Evan Guetzlaff 
SEPTEMBER 19

POWER OF PRODUCE PROGRAMING WINDOW OF REGISTRATION REOPENS IN 2024
PENDING FUNDING
SERVING UP TO 100-150 SCOTT COUNTY JRS & SRS YEARLY
​INFUSING THE MONIES BACK INTO MNGROWN AGRICULTURE VENDORS YEARLY & SUPPORTING THE SS STUDENT LIFESKILLS PROGRAM/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AS WELL
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 FAR WEST VENDOR SHARED DRIVE-WAY ON BERENS (THERE ARE 3 DRIVE-WAYS)
THURSDAY'S 3:30-7PM
​(coincides with the Lil' Market's hours)
​Team Leads: Brian, Randy

CLASSIC VEHICLES MUST REGISTER ONSITE

FEATURE NIGHTS

JUNE 20 OPENING KICKOFF 
JUNE 27 
JULY 04
JULY 11
JULY 18
JULY 25
August 01
AUGUST 08
AUGUST 15
AUGUST 22 
AUGUST 29
SEPTEMBER 05
SEPTEMBER 12
SEPTEMBER 19

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SEASON 2024 PENDING VENDOR BOARD IS A ONGOING PROCESS WITH UPDATES AS SOON AS WE KNOW!

*FARMS*

Gysland Brothers Farms*
Lohn Farms*
​Spring Lake Farm*
Svihel Vegetable Farm*  
Linda's Produce & Eggrolls*
​Foundational Journey
​Sutton Ridge Farm*
The Czech Baker*
Glewwe's Castle Brewery*
​Grace's Country Comfort Life*
Jax's Soap Co.-Calmir Farms
Frank's Freeze Dried Foods*
Kaz Krafts*
Enchanted Gardens Of Mtka*
JD's Salsa*  
​Rick's Botanical Studio*
Caseys Corn (sold by PL Snowmobile)*
Reagancorn Fresh Popcorn
Suzie The Plant Gal
Red Door Confections*
Limonadas 'Lani'
​Forest and Meadow Products*
​Elotes Loco Crazy Korn

KIDS ​ART PROJECTS

Smoke Signals Youth Entrepreneurship Program:
SweetCreature Designs By Brook 
Best Wishes By Adelaide
Soaps & Creams By Olivia
Rainy Day Jewelry By Amelia
Sweet E. Crochet By Erica
Fresh Peaches By Parker
Refreshments By Micky
Native Pride Youth Creative Co-op
Farm Fresh Eggs By Titus
NC Bracelets By Natalie/Clara
B & B Re-Loved By Ben/Betty
Reagan's Chocolate Candybars
Stop in! FREE Project To Create!
Team Leads: Jacquelyn
JUNE 20
JUNE 27 
JULY 04
JULY 11
JULY 18
JULY 25
August 01
AUGUST 08
AUGUST 15
AUGUST 22 
AUGUST 29
SEPTEMBER 05
SEPTEMBER 12
SEPTEMBER 19

SS CRITTER CORRAL

JUNE 20 PL ROTARY SPONSORED RAPTOR CENTER Meet & Greet
JUNE 27 
JULY 04
JULY 11
JULY 18
JULY 25
August 01
AUGUST 08
AUGUST 15
AUGUST 22 
AUGUST 29
SEPTEMBER 05
SEPTEMBER 12
SEPTEMBER 19

VENDORS

SS SNAP/EBT EXCHANGE
​Power of Produce Program
BlurberryBuzz Body Art 
Monat Hair Care & More! 
Sharon The Crafter 
South Metro Federal Credit Union 
Jean Braun Group/ Crate Mats By Jean 
Proper Fabrication 
Pioneer Birchworks
Ribbon and Rhinestones
​Color Street & Birdfeeders by Bruce
CBDAnswers101.com 
Gnomes By Laura
Garden Art By Connie
​Thorne Made
Anchor Apparel & More
Premier Martial Arts
Coldwell Banker Realty- Tim Thompson  
Hutchinson's Crafts
The Crafty Owl Boutique
​Paws & Ears Rescue/Nail Trims & selling Paha Designs 
The J Lodge
CCZ Designs By Cole
Spirit Haven & the Savage Rock Shop
​Colibri Guatemalan Jewlery
F.Y.T. Health & Wellness (Holistic)
Prior Lake Chiropratic
Eden Massage
Mariann's Hook & Thread
Ali's Global Impact 
​Tommy's Upcycled Art
​Marie's doTERRA Essential Oils
Prior Lake Chambers
Thanus Beauty Salon  
JEAN JACKETS BY MARLYS 
​Mizziway Creations by: ROKO 
​Metal works by Lucas
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FOOD COURT

Mamama's & Checo's Kitchen Street Food
Snowballs
Smoke Signals™ sip n' snack shack
Kool Sweets & Treats & Alpaca Wear

RED AWARENESS TENT

CAP Agency 
FISH
UMN Carver-Scott Master Gardeners
​Southern Valley Alliance 
​PL COMMUNITY ED
Scott County Health-SHIP
Cat Tales Rescue 
​ AMPACT
​Shepherd Of The Lake Lutheran Church/Campus
Giving Grace Foundation 
Think Great Foundation 
​Shepherds Path Sr Housing/McKenna 

SS DEMO BOOTH 5PM

Demo Presenters 2024
Team Lead: Meghan-Foundational Journey
JUNE 20 
JUNE 27 
JULY 04
JULY 11
JULY 18
JULY 25
August 01
AUGUST 08
AUGUST 15
AUGUST 22 
AUGUST 29
SEPTEMBER 05
SEPTEMBER 12
SEPTEMBER 19

SPONSORS

South Metro Federal Credit Union
Dan's Auto Repair
Prior Lake Lions
Prior Lake Rotary​
Haugen Ins. & Financial Services
Optimist Club​
SHIP-Scott County/MDH
​Hunger Solutions
​Prior Lake Rental
​The Czech Baker
Glewwes Castle Brewery
​Sharon The Crafter
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church
Smoke Signals 501(c)3 nonprofit

HEALTH COURT

Community Presenters 2024Scott County Book Mobile Bus

ALPHA Women's Center Mobile Bus 

Red Cross Mobile Blood Drives Bus

Lakeville CUB-South FLU SHOT CLINIC

​DAKOTA CHILD/FAMILY CLINIC 

Yoga 4 You 5:30PM w/ class-donations 

​Dr. James Prior Lake Spinal Care-Weekly

PL LIONS KIDSIGHT Booth

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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!

WE NEED YOU TO 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

& PAHA DESIGNS

CAP | FOOD SHELF

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