Chamber News

Vicksburg Farmers Market to Re-open in May

The Vicksburg Farmers’ Market will be open beginning Friday, May 21 and every Friday after that through September. The hours are from 2:30 to 6:30 at the former Bobby’s Drive-In on North Richardson Street in Vicksburg, across from the Historic Village and Depot Museum. Vendors will have locally grown vegetables and fruit, honey products, cut flowers, plants, beef, lamb, chicken, baked goods, and cheese for sale each week. The quality of the food is best described as tasting fresh and wholesome because it comes from local farms. Customers will be able to picnic on Sunset Lake or tour the buildings in the Historic Village. There will be special events offered each week that focus on food and friends.

Avoid the Crowds in the "big city"

Support your community and local owned businesses by shopping in Vicksburg. Start your day with a coffee from Boundary Waters. Then,find unique one of a kind gifts at our stores - design a custom bag for your sister at Tanya's Totes, purchase salon hair products for your niece at Sculpture's, your husband's power tools are at Vicksburg Hardware, order flowers for your grandmother at Rosewood Florist, your neighbor would love a gift for Unique Furnishings and Other Stuff and there are great teacher gifts at The Loose Goose.

Make your Graduates photograph reservations at BrioLife Photography, a holiday outfit is waiting for you at Home Again Consignments and browse Vicksburg Antique Mall for that special piece of tableware.
Stop in at Jaspare's to order a pizza to take home. While you are waiting, head over to Fred's Pharmacy to stock up on Vitamin C and grab some seasonal ice cream at Apple Knockers for dessert.

All within in easy walking distance - and the parking is always free!

2009 Citizen and Business of the Year

Diana Pomeroy received the 2009 Citizen of the Year award for her dedication in bringing the Angel Food program to Vicksburg and the South County area and for all her volunteer hours making our community better. Good to Go Cafe received the 2009 Business of the Year award for their commitment to the community and for supporting and being involved in our community events. Selections were made based contributions, support and commitment to the Vicksburg Community. Awards were presented at the Chamber's Annual Meeting on September 29, 2009.

Second Annual Hop & Shop The Vicksburg Area Chamber of Commerce's first Hop & Shop on Friday August 21st was enjoyed by over 500 attendees. This year we plant to go over the top with entertainment, artists and a great even for the village. Plans are in the works to replace the weekly Concerts in the Park with a one-day event sometime in August. A full day of music, performers, artists and shopping--fun for everyone. The "Shop" portion of the Hop & Shop including offers and discounts from many of the downtown businesses.

Any interested artists, performers or businesses please contact the Chamber as soon as possible so we can add you to the days activities.

Loose Goose's New Downtown Location

The Loose Goose is now open at 104 South Main and offers indoor and outdoor items for home and gifts. Owned and operated by Carla Blinn, the Loose Goose features collectables and antiques, and items from over 20 area crafters including hand painted items, rag rugs, florals and footstools. There are gifts perfect for Mother's Day, Father's Day and baby showers such as jewelry, decorated caps, Angelic candles, Greeting Cakes and water color, stamping and photographic cards. Woodworking, coil baskets and paper quilling are a few of the unique crafts represented. Even something special can be found for feathered and furry friends, such dog and cat items as well as birdhouses, feeders and decorative gourds. Many of the crafters represented will also create special and custom pieces and layaway is available. Monthly silent auctions are also being planned.

Carla is currently accepting new crafters and can be reached at (269) 649-9603. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.