Upland Community Market

06/19/2026

Just out here making friends at market!

06/19/2026

Handmade goods. Fresh produce. Pasture-raised chicken. A cool drink in hand.

This week’s Market Pick is CHICKEN! 🐔

Shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy a beautiful Friday evening at the market.

📍 Upland Park
🕟 Friday | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Don’t miss it… Meet Me at the Market! 🌻

06/19/2026

🐔 While everyone is talking about this week’s Taste of the Market feature, don’t forget about all the other amazing vendors you’ll find tonight!

🥤 Need a pick-me-up? Stop by Rainbolt Sips for dirty sodas and energy drinks.

🍧 Looking for a cool treat? Sugar Rush will be serving up snow cones perfect for a summer evening.

🎨 DnR Crafts brings creative 3D printed designs you won’t find just anywhere.

📚 DyerTyme has educational resources covering everything from weather and birds to strawberries and favorite young adult literature.

🍪 County Line Market is bringing her painted gourd birdhouses, sewn buddies, and those cookies everyone loves.

🧶 Plushies by V will have adorable crochet creations, jewelry, and plenty of personality.

🌻 Ironwood Homestead is packing the booth with crochet buddies, hand crafted stained glass, bowl cozies, neck wraps, and even homemade pretzels.

🌼 Pearls Projects creates beautiful wood and dried wildflower pieces that are truly one of a kind.

🍞 We’re also excited to welcome back Hers & Mine Delightful Creations with their delicious baked goods.

🥬 And don’t forget to stop by Ailes Homestead for even more fresh produce!

Whether you’re shopping for dinner, a gift, something for the kids, or a treat for yourself, there’s a little bit of everything waiting for you at the market.

What’s the first booth you’re heading to?

📍 Upland Community Market
🕟 4:30-7:30 PM
🌳 Upland Park
403 W Washington Street, Upland IN

06/18/2026

Have you seen this?

They are just the cutest.

Pop Dave is sorely missed. He had been a market staple in the community for years. But we are grateful to have our pie lady, Lady Pop Dave, carrying on his legacy and tradition.

Show Lady Pop Dave some love!!

If you don’t already, go follow her page. And stop by to say hi tomorrow at market.

The history of Pop Dave's Pies spans several years, originating long before its official establishment in 2005. The late Pop Dave's passion for baking began when he was a boy, sneaking into the kitchen at night to create treats, inspired by his grandmother's cooking skills. After serving as a paratrooper in the elite Long Range Reconnaissance patrol divisionofcthe army, Dave turned to making peanut butter fudge as a means to gift his family during Christmas, eventually becoming an annual tradition. Following his marriage to Lady Pop Dave, he realized his dream of starting a fudge-making business, which later evolved into Pop Dave's Pies due to the popularity of his baked goods. The company prides itself on using high-quality ingredients, many of which are homegrown or sourced locally, with every component made from scratch. After Pop Dave's health declined in 2018, Lady Pop Dave ensured his legacy by meticulously documenting his recipes and techniques. Sadly, Pop Dave passed away in September 2025, but Lady Pop Dave continues to uphold his dream of bringing nostalgic warmth through their pies. The secret ingredient in each pie is love, a component that cannot be purchased. While their pies may be pricier than others, the effort put into providing exceptional products is evident. When consuming a Pop Dave's Pie, customers are met with a sense of nostalgia and warmth, reminiscent of grandma's cooking.

06/18/2026

🐔 Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

If comfort food is on the menu this weekend, we’ve got your shopping list covered.

Start with pasture-raised chicken from Goldenrod Acres. (If you missed yesterday’s post, be sure to check it out and learn more about the farmers behind this week’s Taste of the Market feature!)

Then build your meal with ingredients from other market vendors:

🌿 Taylor Gardens & P*k Nick Farms
Pick up fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables for roasting, salads, and side dishes.

🍞 Bee Country
Grab a loaf of their delicious sourdough bread to round out your dinner table.

🥧 Sweet Treats
Finish your meal with a pie from Pop Dave’s Pies, cookies from County Line Market, or a special treat from 2 Moms Bakery or Hers & Mine Delightful Creations.

Before you know it, you’ve got a delicious local meal on the table and you’ve supported several small businesses in the process.

Need a little inspiration? We’ll be sharing a simple market-inspired chicken recipe later today featuring ingredients you can find right here at the market!

And here’s one more reason to stop by: Goldenrod Acres sold out of chicken at a neighboring market last weekend. Upland, let’s give them the same warm welcome this Friday! 😉

Bring the family, meet local farmers Ben and Erika, pick up a free educational coloring page for the kids, and discover where your food comes from.

📍 Upland Community Market
🗓 Friday
⏰ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
🌳 Upland Park
403 W Washington Street, Upland IN

06/17/2026

Meet Your Local Chicken Farmers! 🍗

Ben and Erika Miller of Goldenrod Acres have a simple mission: to provide high-quality, delicious chicken for local families.

Their chickens are raised on fresh pasture and moved daily to new ground, where they spend their days soaking up sunshine, foraging for grass and bugs, and doing what chickens were designed to do. ☀️🌱

That extra care shows up on your dinner table.

Around here, we’ve heard more than a few people say it’s the most tender, flavorful chicken they’ve ever tasted. We think that’s a reflection of the passion Ben and Erika have for raising healthy birds and providing wholesome food for their community.

From the day the chicks arrive until the chicken makes its way home with you, every step is handled with care and dedication.

Want to taste the difference for yourself?

Stop by the Upland Community Market this Friday from 4:30-7:30 PM, meet Erika, ask questions, and stock up for the weeks ahead. Your future self will thank you when a farm-fresh dinner is waiting in the freezer. 🌾💚

Pair your chicken with some sourdough from The Bee Country or fresh produce from P*K Nick Farm LLC or Taylor Campus Gardens. Follow up with dessert from Pop Dave's Pies or 2 Moms Bakery and Sweet Shop.

📍 Upland Park
🕟 Friday • 4:30-7:30 PM

06/17/2026

🌿 This Week at the Upland Community Market 🌿

Friday is almost here, and our amazing local vendors busy prepping!

Whether you’re shopping for farm-fresh foods, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, sweet treats, gifts, or something special for your furry friend, you’ll find plenty to explore this week.

Joining us Friday:
✨ Ironwood Homestead
✨ Pop Dave’s Pies
✨ EverPet
✨ Goldenrod Acres
✨ The Bee Country
✨ County Line Market
✨ DyerTyme
✨ Plushies by V
✨ P*k Nick Farm
✨ 2 Moms Bakery
✨ Taylor Campus Garden
✨ DnR Crafts
✨ Sugar Rush

🕟 Friday | 4:30-7:30 PM�📍 Upland Park

Come enjoy a relaxing summer evening, support local businesses, and see what’s new at the market this week.

Which vendor are you most excited to visit? 👇

06/16/2026

🐔 Mystery Solved!

This week’s Taste of the Market feature is pasture-raised chicken, raised right here in Upland at Goldenrod Acres!

From homemade soup and chicken salad to Sunday dinners and weeknight favorites, chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen.

Around here, we’ve heard more than a few people say Goldenrod Acres has the most tender, flavorful chicken they’ve ever tasted.

We believe that’s the result of a farmer who truly loves what they do. Ben & Erika put time, care, and attention into raising healthy birds on pasture, with the goal of providing nourishing food for their neighbors and community. It’s the kind of local agriculture we’re proud to support at the market.

Fun fact: Goldenrod Acres sold out of chicken at Fresh Roots City Market in Gas City last weekend!

We can’t let our neighbors have all the fun, can we? 😏

If pasture-raised chicken is on your shopping list, plan to stop by early Friday.

What’s your favorite way to prepare chicken?
🍗 Roasted
🥣 Soup
🥐 Chicken Salad
🍝 Casserole
🔥 Grilled

Tell us in the comments!

Join us Friday at Upland Park from 4:30-7:30 PM to stock your freezer, support local farmers, and discover the difference local food can make.

06/15/2026

Taste of the Market returns this week with a new featured food! 🍽️

Think you can guess what it is?

* It can be the star of breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
* It can be found on farms across Indiana.
* It provides more than one food for the table.
* It can be grilled, roasted, fried, or smoked.

What’s your guess?

Drop it in the comments and see if you’re right! 👇

We’ll reveal this week’s featured food tomorrow, along with some fun facts, cooking inspiration, and reasons you might want to add this local favorite to your shopping list before market day.

06/12/2026

🌿 The Market is Open! 🌿

Whether you’re looking for fresh produce, homemade treats, beautiful plants, or just a fun way to spend your Friday evening, we’d love to see you at the Upland Community Market.

🌮 Dinner is ready!
🌱 Plant sale is happening!
🛍 Local vendors are here!

Come stroll the market, support local, and enjoy a beautiful evening with your community.

📍 Upland Park
403 W Washington Street, Upland IN
🕟 We’re here until 7:30 PM

See you soon! 🌿