Ione Farmers & Artisan Market

06/10/2026

🌱 We Need Your Input! 🌱

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is conducting the Agricultural Viability Survey, and they want to hear from consumers, farmers, food processors, hunger relief organizations, agricultural advocates, and businesses across Washington State.

Your feedback will help shape the future of agriculture in our state and identify ways to strengthen local food systems.

If you've ever shopped at a farmers market, supported local growers, donated to food programs, or simply care about the future of agriculture in Washington, please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

⏱️ Takes just 5–10 minutes 📝 Responses help inform future recommendations and policy decisions for Washington agriculture.

🔗 Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L6HND3R

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and encouraging others to participate. Every response helps strengthen the voice of local agriculture!

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06/06/2026

Hi, everyone! The Market looks a little bit different today. Several of our usual vendors had to cancel last minute. We wish them well with what they're going through.

🎉 BUT these two vendors, local author Daniel W. Shegrud and local leather magician Ben of Smackout Smithing & Leather, are here! 💪 Stop by and show your support for their unwavering determination!

For purchase today:
Dan has heartwarming books for kids and novels for grownups ranging from science fiction to mystery and all are a lot of fun!
Ben has smooth as silk leather belts, belt-mounted knife sheaths, and card wallets. You have to see these!

The Market is every Saturday 9am-1pm next to Hwy 31 Grind who is our fabulous host. Because they let us set up for free, we don't charge vendors to set up. Vendor just need to fill out this form: bit.ly/ifam26appl.

Thank you, Dan and Ben, for holding the line!

06/05/2026

Yay! It's almost Saturday! And the Farmers Market opens tomorrow!!
(Got so exicted that we were living a day ahead and posted that it was opening today... 🤪)
🌼 🌱 🛍️ 🎣 📕
Our vendors will have plants starts, hand-tied fishing flies, leather belts, tater cookers, fresh flowers, books for grownups and kids sold by the author, embroidered tea towels, leather knife sheaths, tote bags, leather card wallets, bowls warmers, and so much more!
Smackout Smithing & Leather Daniel W. Shegrud Blue Dog Farms
😃 ✅ 🗓️
No cost for vendors to set up since our fabulous host, Hwy 31 Grind, doesn't charge us. You do need to complete the application form: http://bit.ly/ifam26appl.
⏰ 📱
See you every Saturday 9am-1pm next to Hwy 31 Grind in Ione, WA!

06/02/2026

Belts! Handcrafted belts! See Smackout Smithing & Leather most Saturdays 9am-1pm next to Hwy 31 Grind, our fabulous host.

06/02/2026

THIS is why we does this. THIS is why the vendor spot is free. Anything we can do to help entrepreneurs get their products out there is our WHY. Each vendor's sale feeds back into strengthening the local economy.

First customer ever at the Ione Farmers & Artisan Market
A pretty special milestone for us. Thank you for supporting a small local business 🙂

05/30/2026

If you're looking for a PNW adventure today, check out this great lineup!

Happy Saturday, May 30!

Today is Mint Julep Day, International hug Your Cat Day, National Creativity Day, National Water a Flower Day, International Day of the Potato, national Hole in My Bucket Day, and Loomis Day.

Birthdays today include, Wynonna Judd, Colm Meaney, Remy Ma, Jane Seymomur, Mel Blanc, Benny Goodman, and Idina Menzel.

It should be sunny today with a high in the low 70's. Increasing clouds tonight and a lo about 40.

The second day of the Sasquatch Family Reunion is today at the Locust Grove Group Campsite at lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Kettle Falls. Remember this is a paid event. I'll add the link in the comments for the registration page.

The Northeast Washington Farmers Market in Colville, the Newport Farmers Market in Newport and the Ione Farmers & Artisan Market in Ione all start at 9 this morning and end at 1:00 this afternoon.

From 9 :00 to noon is the Youth Garage and Bake Sale at the Liberty Baptist Church, 12 Roman's Rd, in Republic.

Yoga with Tiffany Barrett is in Kettle Falls from 10:00 to 11:00 at 235 E 3rd St.

The Fun Fairy Garden Class with Colville's Main Street Floral at Nana's Kiln Time in Colville starts at 11:00 today. There is a $25 fee.

From noon to 5:00 there's a Plant Swap at Curlew Saloon, 4 River Street, in Curlew.

Meet the Author: Adrian Janovich, on her latest book, Secret Spokane:A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, at Seekers Bookshop, 270 S. Main St. in Colville from 1:00 to 4:00.

At 1:00 is the 1st Annual Springdale Charger Cruise-In at Mary Walker School. Family event with live music by Andrew Matherly, kid activities and amazing vehicles.

From 3:00 to 5:00 is the 3rd Kettle Falls Grouch Meet & Greet at From Gears To Beers .

Starfish Dance presents: Inspired by Flight at Woodland Theatre Productions tonight at 5:30.

From 6:00 to 8:00 tonight is Chewelah's Got Talent 8, at Center For the Arts, 405 N 3rd St. E. in Chewelah.

From 7:00 to 10:00 tonight is more fun at From Gears To Beers with Midnight Run.

More information on upcoming events is available on the Colville Today Calendar. The link is in the comments.

05/30/2026

🎶 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🎶

The Ione Farmers & Artisan Market is open from 9 AM – 1 PM and we've got a little bit of everything waiting for you.

🌸 Fresh flowers
🍓 Small-batch jams, jellies & BBQ sauces
🧵 Handcrafted leather goods
🌈 Colorful tie-dye apparel
🎣 Hand-tied fishing flies
🪵 Beautiful woodcrafts & custom gifts
📚 Books from local author Dan Shegrud
🧺 Handmade embroidered treasures, reading pillows, aprons & more

And for the first time ever...

🎶 LIVE MUSIC by Greg Vaughn! 🎶

Grab a coffee from Host Hwy 31 Grind, stroll the market, meet your local makers, and see if you can get a BINGO on our Market Bingo card before 1 PM!

📍 Ione Farmers & Artisan Market
📍 Next to Host Hwy 31 Grind
⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM

Interested in becoming a vendor? We'd love to have you!

👉 bit.ly/ifam26appl

See you at the market!

05/30/2026

🎶 TOMORROW MAKES MARKET HISTORY 🎶

For the first time ever, the Ione Farmers & Artisan Market will feature LIVE MUSIC.

Tomorrow, while you browse handmade goods, fresh flowers, local books, fishing lures, leatherwork, tie-dye, jams, sauces, and artisan creations, you'll be treated to a live performance from Greg Vaughn.

A Newport native and retired school teacher, Greg brings a voice that feels like coming home. His set list includes a mix of 90s country favorites, Elvis classics, sing-along hits from Hootie & the Blowfish, and folk favorites from Jim Croce and Gordon Lightfoot.

This is exactly what community markets are meant to be.

Local makers.
Local music.
Local connections.

Grab a coffee from Host Hwy 31 Grind, wander the booths, meet the vendors, and help us kick off what we hope will become a new market tradition.

📍 Ione Farmers & Artisan Market
📍 Next to Host Hwy 31 Grind
🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM

Interested in becoming a vendor?

📝 Apply here:
bit.ly/ifam26appl

No vendor fee • New vendors welcome all season

05/29/2026

☀️ TOMORROW IS MARKET DAY ☀️

If you've been meaning to check out the Ione Farmers & Artisan Market, tomorrow is the perfect day to do it.

Not only will you find some incredible local makers and small businesses, you'll be treated to live music from Greg Vaughn as you shop. 🎶

This week's lineup includes:

🧵 Smackout Smithing & Leather
🧺 Terrie's Treasures
🍓 Fabled Farms
🌸 Blue Dog Farms
🌈 Selena's Tie-Dye
🎣 Bob's Bugs
📚 Dan Shegrud
🪵 Creations By The River

Whether you're looking for a gift, decorating your home, stocking your pantry, finding your next great read, or just enjoying a beautiful Saturday morning, you'll find something worth taking home.

Grab a coffee from Host Hwy 31 Grind, stroll the market, enjoy the music, and support the people who make our community special.

📍 Ione Farmers & Artisan Market
📍 Next to Host Hwy 31 Grind
🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM

Interested in becoming a vendor?

📝 Apply here:
https://bit.ly/ifam26appl

No vendor fee thanks to our generous host, and new vendors are welcome all season long.

05/29/2026

🐔🥚 Washington Egg Producers: Big Changes May Be Coming! 🥚🐔
If you raise chickens and have ever thought about selling eggs from your farm, homestead, or backyard flock, now is a great time to start paying attention.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has begun the process of updating Washington's egg regulations for the first time in decades. Proposed changes could create clearer pathways for small producers while modernizing food safety and labeling requirements.
Some of the proposed updates include:
✅ Potential exemptions for certain producers with 3,000 hens or fewer
✅ Updated inspection requirements
✅ Clearer labeling standards
✅ Small-farm-friendly Good Manufacturing Practices
✅ Better coordination between state and federal inspections
These changes are still being developed, and WSDA is actively seeking input from farmers, homesteaders, and egg producers across Washington.
Whether you have 6 hens or 600, understanding the rules is the first step toward legally selling eggs and building a stronger local food system.
📣 Have questions, concerns, or ideas? Now is the time to get involved in the rulemaking process.
🥚 Support Local Agriculture
🐔 Support Small Farms
🌾 Support Local Food Security
Edited to add:
Participate in the Rulemaking Process
By mail:
Dan Mason, Food Safety Program
Food Safety & Consumer Services Division
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
By phone: (206) 462-9262
By email: [email protected]