6 local farms and vendors that sell their products in the Wabash Farmers Market off-season

The Downtown Wabash Farmers Market is home to all things handmade, homemade and homegrown. We pride ourselves on the local goods available to our shoppers during the Farmers Market season. We’re sharing our list of our regular vendors who offer the same or similar products in the off-season to what they sell in-season.

Here are 6 local farms and vendors who sell their products during the off-season of the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market:

Denney Farms // Organically Grown Produce

Denney Farms is an urban farm that specializes in growing non-certified organic produce in Silver Lake, IN. If you’re craving fresh herbs, zucchini and heirloom tomatoes, you can their produce year-round through their online store! During the main growing seasons, the store is updated weekly on Wednesday mornings and periodically updated in the winter months. Denney Farms offers a delivery service to the following areas: Warsaw, Wabash, Winona Lake, Shelley Boruff, Silver Lake, North Manchester & Claypool.

Orders can be picked up at their farm or at the following locations: 

Contact Denney Farms
Brittany Denney
Email: denneyfarms@frontier.com 
Phone: 260.352.2602
Address: 605 S. Jefferson St. Silver Lake, IN 46982

RiverRidge Farm // Four-Season Vegetable Farm

RiverRidge Farm is a four-season vegetable farm, located in Laketon, with an on-site retail store located in Roann, IN. At the store, you’ll find a variety of vegetables, meats, honey, maple syrup and natural food supplements. Visit their on-site farm storm for their selection of homegrown products year-round! Their store is open Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can even watch their produce growing processes on their Facebook page!

Contact RiverRidge Farm:
Nathan Fingerle
Email: nfingerle@juno.com
Phone: 260.901.3125
Address: 9559 N. 250 W., Roann, IN 46974

Hill N Dale Farm // Organic, Farm Raised Meats

Owned by Floyd & Mary Louise Bowman, Hill N Dale Farm raises 100% grass fed and finished beef, non-GMO pork, pastured chicken and turkey and certified organic grains. Their farm is located in North Manchester, IN! Hill N Dale’s top priority is quality meats, meaning all of their products are antibiotic or hormone free. Visit their farm store year round on Monday – Saturday and give Floyd a call for hours to drop in.

Contact Hill N Dale Farm:
Floyd Bowman
Phone: 260.578.7294 or 260.901.0523
Address: 12683 S 300 E, North Manchester, IN 46962

Cordes Berry Farm // High Quality, Pick-Your-Own Berry Farm

Jared and Erica Cordes first planted their blackberry field in spring 2013 and harvested their first crop the following year. The Cordes Berry Farm offers sweet, juicy and totally massive blackberries and fresh, small-patch strawberries each year. Anyone can schedule a time to pick berries while in-season and even participate in their annual Strawberry Shortcake Ride! In the off-season, they sell blackberries in one-pound bags and 5 gallon buckets of blackberries for customers wanting to craft wines and fruit beers.

Contact Cordes Berry Farm:
Jared & Erica Cordes
Email: ericacordes@hotmail.com
Phone: 260.571.2032
Address: 6467 N., 550 W., Roann, IN 46974

Doud’s Orchard // Urban Farm & Specialty Grocery Store

Doud’s Orchard is an Urban Farm & Specialty grocery store that has a rich, family-run history that dates back to 1894! Located in Denver, IN, Doud’s has a wide variety of fresh produce, as well as pressed-on-site apple cider, homemade jams & apple butter, honey & maple syrup, plants & flowers and even canoe & kayak rentals. During the winter season, the store is open on Saturdays & Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read about the history of the orchard and learn more about their award-winning apple cider here.

Contact Doud’s Orchard:
Justin & Sarah Driscoll
Email: doudorchard@yahoo.com
Phone: 765.985.3937
Address: 8971 N. SR 19, Denver, IN 46926

Healthy Touch Essentials // Natural & Organic Health/Beauty Products

Healthy Touch Essentials curates all-natural products, such as lotions, soaps, lip butters, deodorants, shampoo, laundry soaps, household cleaners, supplements and more. All of their products are free from harsh chemicals, alcohols, or toxic preservatives. Nourish your body year-round by shopping Healthy Touch Essentials online here.

Contact Healthy Touch Essentials:
Lori Gray
Email: healthytouchessentials@gmail.com

No matter what time of year, these local farms and vendors maintain their offerings for their community when the community needs them most. Consider keeping your produce, meats and baked goods local during the off season of the Farmers Market.

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Hello! We’re Downtown Wabash, Inc.

We’ve launched our new brand and it’s time we introduced ourselves to our new and returning readers. Thanks for joining us on The Downtown Buzz blog, full of interesting stories, event highlights and all things Downtown Wabash. We’re happy you’re here! So… without further ado, meet our team.

Andrea Zwiebel

Meet Andrea Zwiebel, Executive Director of Downtown Wabash, Inc.

Andrea brings a decade of nonprofit management experience to the organization. She spent three years on the Downtown Wabash, Inc. board of directors prior to joining the staff as an employee. 

Andrea balances the day-to-day needs of a nonprofit organization, such as fund development and fiscal management, along with strategic growth. Her favorite aspect of the job is working closely with the network of Main Street organizations across the state and nation. 

Check out Andrea’s Favorite Picks!

Favorite part about Downtown Wabash: The twinkling lights on the marquee at Eagles Theatre. It’s magical!

Favorite memory in Downtown Wabash: This sounds cheesy, but I love watching other people make memories in downtown. Wedding photo sessions are my favorite!

Favorite event in Downtown Wabash: I get really into our staff Halloween costumes, so I would have to say the Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza!

Favorite season in Downtown Wabash: Fall! Crisp fall mornings with a hot coffee from Modoc’s and warm fall afternoons for tea bombs at Downtown Nutrition.

Morgan Ellis

Meet Morgan Ellis, PR & Marketing Manager of Downtown Wabash, Inc.

Morgan is the magician behind the computer (or phone) screen! She coordinates the details for more than 50 events per year including storytelling, social media strategy, content management and public relations.

Morgan’s expertise is in small business marketing, nonprofit marketing and public relations. You will often find her meeting with business owners to strategize new ideas, which is one of her favorite day-to-day tasks in Downtown.

Check out Morgan’s Favorite Picks!

Favorite part about Downtown Wabash: The hustle and bustle in the daytime and the serene quiet at nighttime.

Favorite memory in Downtown Wabash: Moving here! I live, work and play all in Downtown Wabash!

Favorite event in Downtown Wabash: Definitely the Farmers Market. There’s something so wholesome about our hometown Farmers Market.

Favorite season in Downtown Wabash: Summertime! I’m not a huge summer fan but summertime in Downtown is sweet and vibrant!

Carly Hawkins

Meet Carly Hawkins, Downtown Coordinator of Downtown Wabash, Inc.

Carly is our intern-turned-employee with nearly two years of experience working for Downtown Wabash, Inc. She focuses her efforts on making our Farmers Market the freshest place to be on Saturday mornings during the Farmers Market season. (No pun intended!)

Carly also works alongside Morgan in marketing efforts while flexing her passion for our downtown merchants.

Check out Carly’s Favorite Picks!

Favorite part about Downtown Wabash: The unique historical story each building shows. All the buildings in downtown preserve the history behind them and continue to serve as purpose today

Favorite memory in Downtown Wabash: I have grown up in Wabash and some of my favorite memories in Downtown have come from my days as a cheerleader in high school; walking in a parade around Downtown. I loved seeing people of all ages excited to watch the parade and catch the flying candy. I may not be in the parades these days, but it’s still one of my favorite things to watch. (& who doesn’t love free candy?! 😉

Favorite event in Downtown Wabash: Christmas is so magical in Downtown Wabash. I feel like I’m in a Hallmark movie! My favorite event is Jingle Jubilee, by far.

Favorite season in Downtown Wabash: I love seeing tons of people out and about enjoying the warmer months in Downtown, so I would have to say summer!

The next time you are experiencing the hustle and bustle, a First Friday event, shopping during the holidays or grabbing a bite to eat in Downtown Wabash, be sure to visit us in the lower level of the Wabash Landing, 189 S. Miami St.

Downtown Wabash: The Destination & Brand

One word: micropolitan. No, we didn’t make up that word. A “micropolitan” is a city with 10,000 to 50,000 residents. Small is the new cool and Wabash is on-trend. Visit the Downtown District and you will see the local economy is thriving. Not only are the buildings in pristine condition, the storefronts are full. The local coffee shop, more than a dozen boutiques, two theaters, a historic hotel, and a brewpub are among the destinations in the district. Even in the era of big-box stores and internet shopping, Wabash has not forgotten that downtown is the heartbeat of the community. 

What makes Downtown Wabash different?

In 1981, the community created a nonprofit organization to support the revitalization of Downtown Wabash called Wabash Marketplace, Inc. This concept was born from the “Main Street Movement” started at the national level, as an economic development tool. Small towns across the country made commitments to preserve their downtown core and not demolish their history.

Fast forward 40 years and Downtown Wabash is vibrant!

The buildings are preserved and protected with the guidance of a local commission. Façade dollars are concentrated in the Historic District. The downtown is designated as a state-wide Cultural District. Synergy between private and public partnerships is at an all-time high. 

It’s time for the next level of impact. 

Wabash Marketplace, Inc. served its purpose as a preservation-based nonprofit for four decades. In 2022, the organization was rebranded with a renewed vigor for place-based revitalization. Along with historic preservation, the district will focus on arts/culture and small business support.

Hello, my name is Downtown Wabash, Inc.

To reflect the new focus for the organization, the Board of Directors championed a rebrand from Wabash Marketplace, Inc. to Downtown Wabash, Inc. This change comes at the perfect time for the organization with a new location and expanded staff. Located in the newly renovated Wabash Landing building, the headquarters of Downtown Wabash, Inc. are open to the public Monday through Friday. The new storefront offers Downtown Wabash merchandise and promotional materials for local businesses. 


More important than the building (and the building is darn cool!), is what happens inside. The staff at Downtown Wabash, Inc. leads the revitalization efforts along with year-round marketing and event planning. 

No matter when you visit, there is something delightful happening in Downtown Wabash. “First Friday” transforms the district into a monthly street festival jam-packed with food trucks, vendors, and live music. Saturday mornings are casual–drinking iced coffee while shopping for handmade, homemade, and homegrown products at the Farmers Market. “Shop Hop” campaigns encourage local shopping and dining. Every detail of your experience is curated by the team at Downtown Wabash, Inc. 

So the next time you make your way to Downtown Wabash, you’ll have a little more knowledge about the organization that rallies together with small businesses in the district to make your experience a memorable one. (Stop by and see us, too! 189 S. Miami St. at the Wabash Landing)

Must Dos of 2022: Downtown Wabash Events

It’s no secret that Wabash First Fridays are an exciting place to be. But did you know that Downtown Wabash, Inc. organizes the Farmers Market, Shop Hops, Sidewalk Sales, Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza and Jingle Jubilee Holiday Kickoff Event in addition to First Fridays? Well…now you do! Check out our full Downtown Wabash, Inc. schedule of events for 2022, and then put them on your calendar.

First Friday

Monthly street festival jam-packed with food trucks, vendors, downtown shopping and vendors.

  • Feb. 4 – We “heart” Downtown
    • Calling all adult singles, couples and people ready to mingle! Downtown Wabash is hosting the ULTIMATE Valentine’s mixer with micro-events held in Downtown businesses. 
  • March 4 – Shamrock Magic
    • A green and lucky St. Patrick’s Day event featuring Leprechaun-Con: Where everyone is a leprechaun. Purchase matching tuxedo tees for the Downtown Wabash Leprechaun-Con Bar Crawl with green beers, lucky cocktails and more. (Leprechaun-Con is for adults 21 and over. Drink responsibly.)
  • April 1 – Hop Into Spring
    • Bring the kiddos to Paradise Spring Historic Park in Downtown Wabash for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on First Friday! (And keep those eyes peeled for special prized eggs around Downtown.)
  • May 6 – Seniors & Sidewalk Sales
    • Celebrate your senior in Downtown Wabash with the classic Sidewalk Sales from Downtown Wabash Businesses.
  • June 3 – Downtown Wabash pARTy
    • Celebrate the newly designated Wabash Cultural District with a pARTy! From live music and interactive art displays to theatrical performances and dancing in the streets, the Wabash Cultural District is alive and well in Downtown Wabash. 
  • July 1 – The All-American
    • Grilling. Water balloons. Live music. Bounce houses. The All American First Friday is open to families everywhere for an evening of summertime fun in Downtown Wabash.
  • Aug. 5 – Back-to-School Bash
    • The school year may be approaching but summer isn’t over! End the summer in Downtown Wabash with the classic jam-packed, family-friendly First Friday event focused on teachers and students.
  • Sept. 2 – Fiesta Friday
    • Hispanic Heritage Month meets First Friday. Gather in Downtown Wabash for a night of delicious Mexican food, mariachi music, performance art, pinatas and more.
  • Oct. 7 – Harvest & Hops
    • A fall-inspired First Friday in Downtown Wabash with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, beer and cider specials, shopping features and more!
  • Nov. 4 – Flannel Fest
    • First Friday…but make it flannel. Come dressed in your favorite flannel to enjoy the cooler weather and fall-time offerings in Downtown Wabash.
  • Dec. 2 – Wabash Winterland
    • Returning for the second year in a row, the Downtown Wabash Cookie Walk will feature delicious holiday treats to sample from various businesses while you cross off your holiday shopping to-do-list.

Farmers Market

Saturday mornings in Downtown Wabash full of local handmade, homemade, and homegrown vendors.

  • Every Saturday from May 14 – Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. – noon

Shop Hop

Month-long promotional event for local shopping and dining for a chance to win Downtown Bucks.

  • January
  • March
  • May
  • July

Sidewalk Sales

Weekend-long shopping spree on Downtown Wabash business sidewalks with great deals.

  • Friday & Saturday, May 6 & 7
  • Friday & Saturday, Aug. 19 & 20

Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza

A spooky night in Downtown filled with a literal TRUCK LOAD of candy, courtesy of Wabash Trucking.

  • Oct. 29

Jingle Jubilee

The official night kicking off the holiday season in Downtown Wabash with Santa, carolers, hot cocoa, and twinkling lights.

  • Nov. 18

Small Business Saturday

The Saturday after Thanksgiving meant for supporting small, local businesses for holiday shopping, and more.

  • Nov. 26