Cottage Grove UCC Farmers Market

04/13/2026

There are still donation times available at the American Red Cross blood drive at Cottage Grove UCC this Wednesday, April 15th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. There continues to be a national blood shortage and every donation truly does save lives! To make an appointment to donate, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code CGUCC or call the church office at 651-459-1501. Thank you!

04/11/2026

FREE —- EVERYTHING MUST GO — 100% FREE

(No cost. No catch. Just come and take what you need!)
The Trash to Treasure Sale at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ has ended—but we still have LOTS left, and it all needs to go!

🛍️ FREE COMMUNITY GIVEAWAY
📍 7008 Lamar Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Sunday, April 12 | 12:00–1:30 PM
Monday, April 13 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

There is still tons of clothing and household items available.

💛 Come find something useful, bring a friend, and help us share with the community.

📣 PLEASE SHARE to help us reach as many people as possible—everything is FREE and available on a first-come basis!
Let’s make sure nothing goes to waste!

04/09/2026

If you are able and eligible, please consider donating at the American Red Cross blood drive at Cottage Grove UCC on Wednesday, April 15th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. There continues to be a national blood shortage and every donation truly does save lives! To make an appointment to donate, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code CGUCC or call the church office at 651-459-1501. Thank you!

04/08/2026

THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER! The Trash to Treasure Sale starts this Friday (April 10th) at 9:00 am. The homemade chicken noodle and potato soups are being made today and the smell coming from the church kitchen is amazing! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS FUN EVENT FOR ALL AGES! Come and invite your family and friends to join you. See you at the sale!

04/02/2026

The sanctuary is set for the Maundy Thursday/Good Friday worship service this evening at 7:00 pm.

The service will commemorate the last evening and hours of Jesus' earthly life and ministry through sacrament, scripture readings, song, and prayer. It is a service designed to remind us of Jesus' sacrifice, suffering, and amazing love for us all.

You are invited to attend this service in-person or online on this page or the CGUCC YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qnws7wojfXyvxN16ZLMHQ). Please share this with your family and friends and invite them to this special Holy Week worship experience as well.

03/30/2026

The Cottage Grove UCC Farmers Market is delighted to announce its opening day on Thursday, June 11th, from 2:30-6:30 PM. We look forward to welcoming back many of our returning vendors and introducing exciting new ones. What aspects of the market are you most eagerly anticipating this year? The market is located in the parking lot of Cottage Grove United Church of Christ at 7008 Lamar Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. We kindly request that you like and share our post to help spread the news.

01/23/2026

Friends, Mai (The Eggroll Queen) and her family and staff have been an integral and invaluable part of the Cottage Grove UCC Farmers Market for over 15 years. They are all wonderful, kind, hardworking, and generous American citizens who should not have to fear going to work, school, or anywhere else. Please read Mai’s post below. Then, please join us in praying for Mai and her family and staff and, if you are able, support them by buying their delicious food and/or connecting with them here on FB or at eggrollqueen.com to see how you can help in this difficult time. Thank you!

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

Come and experience the beauty and joy of Christmas Eve candlelight worship (in person and online) tomorrow evening at 4 pm and 9 pm at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ. Whether you’re a longtime member or will be worshipping at Cottage Grove UCC for the first time, you are welcome here! Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to join you for worship this Christmas Eve as well. The more the merrier!

12/09/2025

10/08/2025

🎉 FINAL WEEK of the 2025 Season!
Cottage Grove UCC Farmers Market
📍 7008 Lamar Ave S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016
In the parking lot of Cottage Grove United Church of Christ
🕝 Thursday, October 9th | 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

It’s hard to believe, but this Thursday is our LAST market of the season! What an incredible, bountiful, and memorable year it's been. Thank you to our amazing community for showing up week after week to support local farmers, makers, and each other. ❤️
We're especially grateful to our talented, creative, and passionate vendors, as well as the dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. You make the Cottage Grove UCC Farmers Market truly special. 🙌
Don’t miss this final chance to stock up on your favorites before winter!

🍲 Special This Week from the Church Ladies:
A BIG batch of their classic Chicken Noodle Vegetable Soup – perfect for the crisp fall weather. Sold by the quart, ready to take home and reheat. Get it while it lasts!

♻️ Special Guest – Food Scraps Initiative
Please welcome Nelson Serrano from Washington County Recycling & Energy, who will be distributing free food scrap collection trial kits with special compostable bags. Let’s all do our part to reduce waste and support a healthier planet!

🛍️ VENDOR LINEUP :

🥕 Fresh Produce & Flowers
Hill Village Farm – Cut flower dahlia bouquets, vegetables
Howling Moon Orchard – Apples, jams and jellies
Sandy Acres – Vegetables
Timothy Vang Produce – Vegetables
Charlie Swanson Apples – Apples

🍞 Baked Goods & Sweet Treats
AK’s Homemade Treats – Fry pies, baklava, cookies
Marier Ventures – Artisan breads, focaccia, scones, cinnamon rolls
MN Nice Guy Popcorn – Flavored popped corn
Church Ladies Bake Sale – chicken noodle vegetable soup, pies, cookies, bars, cakes, sweet breads
Flavor X Fire- sweet and savory smoked snack mix

🍽️ Ready-to-Eat Meals & Specialty Foods
Eggroll Queen – Egg rolls, fried rice
YUMMY EATS – Egg rolls, bánh mì sandwich, mango sticky rice, chicken curry noodle soup, sausage & rice
Church Garage Grill – Hotdogs, bratwurst, pop, chips, ice cream treats, rootbeer floats

🥩 Meat, Eggs & Dairy
Udder Hills Meats – Angus beef, pork, chicken, lamb
Wilson Creek Dairy – Eggs, maple syrup products

🧂 Pantry Staples
River Road Honey Farm – Honey, honey sticks, bee pollen, beeswax candles
Rush River Maple Farm – Maple syrup, maple popcorn
Santa Martha Cafe – Locally roasted coffee beans & grounds

🧼 Body & Home
Finally You – Essential oil fragrances
Rachel's Honest Homestead – Tallow balm, soaps, lip balms
Edge Mobile Sharpening – Mobile blade sharpening
Almost Antiques- vintage finds

🎁 Handmade Goods, Books & Gifts
Alaska Animals, We Love You – Local author, children’s books
Chain of Grace – Stainless steel, semi permanent chain jewelry
Larry’s Barnwood Creations – Birdhouses, feeders, tin garden art
Wonder Paper Art – Laser-cut pop-up & quilling cards
Warm Woolen Mittens- polar fleece lined wool mittens

♻️ Community Booth
Food Scraps Initiative – Free trial kit distribution (hosted by Washington County Recycling & Energy)

✅ Amenities:
Plenty of parking across the street
Picnic seating available
Public restrooms
Dogs welcome!
Bring the whole family for dinner and a fun evening out!

THANK YOU for a fantastic 2025 season!
From all of us at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ — we are deeply grateful for your continued support and community spirit. 💚
See you Thursday for one last hurrah!