Looking for last minute gift ideas that are intentional while also supporting sustainable local businesses? Look no further – MCFM is your one-stop-shop this Saturday for local grocery items and gifts from 40 local farmers, food makers, bakers and artists. We would love to see you – we’ll be inside the Mill City Museum from 9am til 1pm!

Give the Gift of Experience

• Local Charcuterie Basket: single-source honey jars, farmstead cheeses, jam, cured meats, hazelnuts & more
• Natural Dye Project: Get Bentz Farm locally milled yarn with a natural dye kit from Salt of the North to craft the perfect color yarn for their next project OR pair a natural dye kit with a plain white tee or tote bag!
• Mix & Match Cozy Comforts: socks, bedding, book and/or puzzle from Shepherd’s Way Farms
• Tea of the Month Subscription: a gift that keeps on giving! An exclusive limited edition tea of the month from Well Rooted Teas is sent to their door each month plus a letter from Rachel with a breakdown of the seasonal, local ingredients she chose and why. Order online, great for long-distance friends or family members!

Give the Gift of Flavor

• Go Hazel-nuts: the perfect stocking stuffers include hazelnut oil, snackers, trail mix, nuts and/or flour from Hazel Heart Farms
• Dervish Mazza Gift Box: 6 Mazza (dips) to share with friends and family. Pre-order yours now for pickup this Saturday!
• Local Movie Night: popcorn kernels from Bean Market paired with a farmstead herb salt trio set from Heirloomista
• Hot Chili Oil: offered by TonzKitchen in ‘Minnesota 7’ for a more mild palate and ‘Minnesota 9’ for the spice lover, along with Garlic Shallot Oil and a variety of seasonings

Give the Gift of Warmth

• Socks & Blankets: stay warm in style all winter long with alpaca blankets and socks from Plumeria Alpaca Ranch
• Ceremonial Brewing Cacao: from San Jose Chocolate Minneapolis made with single-farm Ecuadorian cacao
• Coffee Beans: from Cafe Palmira, direct from the Palacios family farm in Guatemala and locally roasted
• Knit Winter Accessories: hats and mittens from Barn Swallow Garden are hand-knit, super warm, and come in a variety of colors and styles
• Limited-Time Hazelnut Tea: from Hazel Heart Farms and Well Rooted Teas, pair with maple syrup from Horner’s Corner and sheep milk from Shepherd’s Way Farms

Give the Gift of Holiday Cheer

• Quilt-work Holiday Apparel & Cloth Ornaments from Stone Fruit Creative
• Gem-shaped Beeswax Candles from Heirloomista for warm natural light on dark nights
• Holiday Cookie Packs from Baker’s Field Flour & Bread or Naked Tree Bakery (GF & vegan)
• Natural Soaps & Skincare from Olsen Naturals are great stocking stuffers during the dry winter season
• Frozen croissants from Vikings & Goddesses for fresh baked pastries at home anytime

  

  

  
  

  

  

  
  

give a Gift for Furry Friends

• Dog treats & bones from Barkley’s Bistro
• Cat grass & treats from 38th Street Farm

Gift it Forward

• Give the gift of fresh local food to a family who needs it with our community food access fund – help us reach our goal!
• Pay it forward with a SNAP Market Bag from Prairie Hollow Farm (available to our SNAP customers on a first come, first served basis each market day)
• Bring a non-perishable donation for our Free Community Pantry at the Info Booth OR a winter clothing donation which can be left in the bins below the pantry

Thanks for reading – we hope this gave you some fun local gifting ideas! See you this Saturday, December 20th from 9am until 1pm inside the Mill City Museum.