We can’t even begin to describe how excited we are to begin the People’s Markets again this Wednesday!

In it’s fourth season, the People’s Market is excited to announce our new location this summer at the Base of Snow King.  Ride your bike, take a walk and come enjoy Wednesdays at Snow King.  The People’s Market is an ongoing program of Slow Foods in the Tetons.  Slow Food in the Tetons promotes good, clean, and fair food in our community through educational programing, events, and initiatives.

” The People’s Market exists to build community through food, art, music and family, while celebrating products produced locally. “

The People’s Market incorporates all aspects of the community by providing a venue to gather and enjoy what Teton County and the surrounding areas produce. The market will provide a venue for farmers, food producers, artists, musicians and brewers. If we are what we eat, choosing foods from the Teton eco-system will produce an amazing, strong and beautiful community.

The People’s Market presents the Bike-In Movies Series, which is thrilled to be returning to Snow King where the stadium seating and great natural acoustics create a thrilling experience.  The movies will be directly after every People’s Market in August.  Last year we played Pee Wee Herman’s Big Adventure, The Great Outdoors, Sandlot and Willow.  Pay attention for the announcement of this years line-up.    Food, Beverages and Popcorn will be served at every movie.

The People’s Market is not only moving our location to Snow King, but we are also expanding the products we have to offer with more farmers, more vendors and more beers.  Three additional farmers, Green Thumb Nursery, Generation Farms and Flower Airstream, will be joining Cosmic Apple Gardens and Snowdrift Farms this season.  We have wonderful prepared food from the Everest Momo Shack, Picas and Dragonlady Teas, (making fresh salads).  We also have vendors providing local cheeses, popcorn, baked goods, humus, local eggs, Gluten Free Pastas and gluten free baked goods.  Roadhouse Brewery, Snake River Brewing and Thai Me Up will be pouring beer this summer.  We also have many wonderful local crafters selling clothing, personal care, jewelry, glasswork, prints, art and many other locally made items.

After months of work with our team, the town of Jackson, and the fine folks at Snow King, we can officially announce our new location!  Of course we are going to miss our old location at Redeemer Lutheran Church, but we feel this move is going to give us many benefits.  We can’t wait to see you on June 19th for the first People’s Market of 2013 – AT THE BASE OF SNOW KING!

2nd ANNUAL IRON CHEF COMPETITION!
Wednesday, September 19th 4-7pm
Next to the Rec. Center

Joel Cox and Eric Wilson will be defending the Aspen Market‘s title against other local valley chefs. Each team will have two chefs working together to create a unique dish using three local secret ingredients. The chefs will not find out the secret ingredients until they start cooking. They will then be given 10 minutes to prepare a menu and one hour to create their dish. Each dish will be judged on taste, presentation and originality. The challengers for the event will be Couloir Restaurant‘s chefs Clark “Porky” Myers & Mike “Lenny” Britton, Fine Dining Group‘s chefs Roger Freedman & Paul O’Connor, and Wild Grass Restaurant‘s chefs Jay Lafferty & Hillary Porter.

The judges for the event will be Bob Arndt (Former owner of Harvest Café & Jackson Whole Grocer), Jed Restuccia (Cosmic Apple Gardens), Kendall Russell (Larks Meadow Farms) & Nona Yehia (EYE Designs, Vertical Harvest). The People’s Market will be holding a silent auction for the public to bid on becoming a judge for the competition or to get a plate of food from a chef of their choice. The Jackson Hole People’s Market is an ongoing program of Slow Foods in the Tetons. The event is sponsored by Snake River Grill, Fine Dining Group, Cosmic Apple Gardens, Couloir Restaurant & Aspens Market.

Of course there will be our normal activities at the market too!  The Teton Wellness Institute is our non-profit of the week, and the Green River Foundation will be sponsoring our kid’s activities.  You can also look forward to:

• Snake River Grill’s world famous Eskimo Bars
• Snake River Brewery’s tasty beers
• The Liquor Store‘s mixed adult beverages
• Fresh Veggie’s from Snowdrift Farm, Cosmic Apple, and Fish Creek Gardens
• Momo Shack’s Curry’s and more
• Healthy Being’s cold pressed Juices
• Dragon Lady’s Teas
• Jackson Hole POP: Fine Artisan Popcorn
• 460 Bread
• Jewel Acts by Lisa Potz
• Knit Together
• Guys Making Pies
• Ben Blanton Pottery
• Larks Meadow Farms

With only 3 Market’s left, the farmer’s have a bounty of fresh veggies this time of year.  Also, this week we have Isaac Hayden playing throughout the market for a FREE show from 4-7pm.

The Teton Mentor Project will be hosting a scavenger hunt for Kid’s Entertainment this week, and our non-profits of the week are The Cougar Fund and Conservation Alliance.

Lastly, a big thank you to Snake River Grill and Trio for sponsoring this week’s market.

What to get excited for!

• Snake River Grill’s world famous Eskimo Bars
• Snake River Brewery’s tasty beers
• The Liquor Store‘s frozen drinks
• Fresh Veggie’s from Snowdrift Farm, Cosmic Apple, and Fish Creek Gardens
• Momo Shack’s Curry’s and more
• Healthy Being’s cold pressed Juices
• Dragon Lady’s Teas
• Jackson Hole POP: Fine Artisan Popcorn
• 460 Bread
• Jewel Acts by Lisa Potz
• Knit Together
• Guys Making Pies
• Larks Meadow Farms
• Music by Isaac Hayden

This is the last People’s Market in August and it’s harvest season!  The veggies that are going to be at the market are fresh and delicious.  Be sure to stock up with some local goodness to get you through the week!

This week JH Wildlife is our Non-Profit of the week, and the Green River Foundation will be providing Kid’s Entertainment!

Also, we have a few special treats this week.  First, The Flannel Attractions will bring their indie folk based string pickin’ music to your knees from 4-7pm.  After the Market, the Laff Staff is going to have an encore show until the last of the Bike-In Movie Series concludes with Willow!  Pica’s will be providing Taco’s and Margarita’s at the Bike-In.

• Snake River Grill’s world famous Eskimo Bars
• Thai Me Up Brewery’s award winning beers
• The Liquor Store‘s frozen drinks
• Fresh Veggie’s from Snowdrift Farm, Cosmic Apple, and Fish Creek Gardens
• Momo Shack’s Curry’s and more
• Healthy Being’s cold pressed Juices
• Dragon Lady’s Teas
• Jackson Hole POP: Fine Artisan Popcorn
• 460 Bread
• Jewel Acts by Lisa Potz
• Knit Together
• Teton Yoga Shala
• Guys Making Pies
• Larks Meadow Farms
• Music by The Flannel Attractions

Our sponsor of the week is Thai Me Up Brewery, which will be pouring suds all day and throughout the Bike-In.  And the Snake River Grill we cannot thank enough for being our most generous supporter!

This week, our featured Non-Profits are Teton Science Schools and the JH Historical Society.

Our Kid’s Entertainment is being provided by High Five Recreation.

• Snake River Grill’s Eskimo Bars
• Snake River Brewery award winning beers
• The Liquor Store‘s frozen drinks
• Fresh Veggie’s from Snowdrift Farm, Cosmic Apple, and Fish Creek Gardens
• Momo Shack’s Curry’s and more
• Healthy Being’s cold pressed Juices
• Dragon Lady’s Teas
• Lisa Pots Jewelry
• Jackson Hole POP: Fine Artisan Popcorn
• Bottoms Up Glass
• Corah’s Lemonade
• 460 Bread
• Knit Together
• Inversion Yoga
• Guys Making Pies
• Larks Meadow Farms
• Extravaganzo Local Oils and Vinegar’s
• Teton View Lavender Farm
• Music by Kenny Hadden

While you’re collecting your weekly greens, you can listen to DJ VerT-OnE on the music brigade to bring a lively and fun atmosphere for folks of all ages!

You can hand your youngerns off to Full Circle Education while you do your shopping (or playing).  They are providing a market scavenger hung, a taste testing and worm box at their tent!

After that, the Laff Staff is performing from 7:30-8:30.  The Laff Staff is an interesting gaggle of crazies who forgo their senses of reality to bring improv comedy with no boundaries!

It’s not over there, because we are hosting the 2nd of 4 movies at the weekly Bike-In Movie Series!  This week, you can expect to see “The Great Outdoors“!  Thai Me Up is pouring a special brew just for the People’s Market, as well as PBR.  Pica’s will also be providing Taco’s and Margarita’s this week.  Popcorn?  We got that.  JH Pop is bringing their popper to help you get your fix.  Lastly, Hoff’s Bikesmith is donating a cruiser for each of the next 3 Bike-Ins.

Check out who’s coming this week to the People’s Market

• Snake River Grill’s Eskimo Bars
• Snake River Brewery award winning beers
• The Liquor Store‘s frozen drinks
• Fresh Veggie’s from Snowdrift Farm, Cosmic Apple, and Fish Creek Gardens
• Momo Shack’s Curry’s and more
• Healthy Being’s cold pressed Juices
• Dragon Lady’s Teas
• Lisa Pots Jewelry
• Jackson Hole POP: Fine Artisan Popcorn
• Bottoms Up Glass
• Corah’s Lemonade
• 460 Bread
• Knit Together
• Akasha Yoga
• Guys Making Pies
• Larks Meadow Farms
• Teton View Lavender Farm
• Music from DJ VerT-One

And this week, our People’s Market Weekly Sponsor is J Singleton Financial.  And the Snake River Grill is our top sponsor for the season.  Thanks for your support!

Of course, we have all of the regular entertainment and booths that you come to expect!  This week the Children’s Museum and the Community Safety Network are hosting our Kid’s Entertainment.

Also, be sure to come check out the latest happenings with Habitat for Humanity, our non-profit of the week.  And a big thanks to Elevated Grounds, our sponsor of the week.

Here’s our line-up of local vendors and events!

• Snake River Grill’s Eskimo Bars
• Snake River Brewery award winning beers
• The Liquor Store‘s tasty frozen drinks
• Fresh Veggie’s from Snowdrift Farm, Cosmic Apple, and Fish Creek Gardens
• Aspens Market Brats and Dogs
• Momo Shack’s Curry’s and more
• Healthy Being’s refreshing cold pressed Juices
• Dragon Lady’s Teas
• Nancy Carson’s Jewelry
• Jackson Hole POP: Fine Artisan Popcorn
• Bottoms Up Glass
• Corah’s Lemonade
• 460 Bread
• Knit Together
• Teton Yoga Shala
• Guys Making Pies
• Larks Meadow Farms
• Teton View Lavender Farm
• Music from Matty Contois