Tell City Farmers Market Returns Weekly, Supporting Local Growers and Artisans

The Tell City Farmers Market is a regular civic gathering centered at the Tell City Depot and surrounding downtown area, offering a weekly venue for local farmers, bakers, food vendors and artisans. Market dates are listed on the Depot Event Room calendar, with the schedule commonly showing Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings during the market season, and specific times varying by season. PickPerry event pages describe the market as a place to find fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, specialty foods, crafts and other small business vendor booths.

Organizational oversight for market logistics is coordinated through the Tell City Depot and the Convention and Visitors Bureau, with additional coordination by the Perry County Chamber and the Mayor’s Office. PickPerry supplies contact numbers and booking links for residents and prospective vendors to request booth space or confirm upcoming market dates. The central Depot location is presented as a walkable hub intended to make shopping convenient for residents and to concentrate foot traffic for nearby downtown merchants.

Economically the market performs several local functions that are important for Perry County. By providing a regular retail outlet for small businesses and independent food producers, the market keeps a greater share of local consumer spending within the community. Concentrated weekend and weekday foot traffic supports adjacent retailers and can strengthen downtown commercial rents and business viability over time. For prospective vendors, access to an established weekly market reduces the upfront cost of finding customers and serves as an incubator for new enterprises that may eventually grow into year round operations.

From a policy perspective, the market reflects municipal involvement in economic placemaking. Coordination by the Depot, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Chamber signals a public role in facilitating vendor permitting, scheduling and tourism promotion. That coordination can be leveraged to collect basic metrics such as vendor counts, customer visits and vendor sales ranges, which could inform decisions on market expansion, targeted promotion, and infrastructure investments such as permanent stalls, signage or public restroom access.

For Perry County residents and visitors the practical takeaway is straightforward. The Tell City Farmers Market is a recurring resource for seasonal produce, prepared foods and handcrafted goods, scheduled weekly during the market season with details posted on the Depot Event Room calendar. Vendors and shoppers who need more information can use the contact numbers and booking links on PickPerry to inquire about booth availability or confirm upcoming market dates.