Tending Community

Tending Community: The Person Behind the Post

Posted on September 04, 2026

Most people who know me know that I am pretty high up on the list of someone you probably should NOT put in charge of...

Tending Community: Meet Our Board President Emily Howe

Posted on August 28, 2026

If you have ever visited BFM2, chances are you have seen Emily Howe. She and her husband, Steve, set up their booth direct...

Tending Community: Make Some Noise

Posted on August 21, 2026

Nashville recording artist Annie Neeley wants to remind us that music isn't just something we consume—it'...

Tending Community: Flirt with Life; Singles Sessions at the Inaugural BFM2 Night Market

Posted on August 20, 2026

By Katie Hanlon Are you single in North Central West Virginia with absolutely no prospects on Friday, Au...

Tending Community: Our MVP, Emma

Posted on August 14, 2026

One of the best parts of my first season as Market Manager has been getting to know the people who show up every Sunday an...

Tending Community: National Farmers Market Week

Posted on August 07, 2026

National Farmers Market Week is celebrated each year during the first full week of August, but if you ask me, every we...

Tending Community: BFM2 to Host First After Hours Market

Posted on July 31, 2026

If you've been wishing the market was open just a little later, we've got some exciting news! ...

Tending Community: Behind the Scenes with BFM2 and Bridgeport Public Library

Posted on July 24, 2026

Written by Angela Spatafore Bridgeport Public Library The Bridgeport Public Library has been...

Tending Community: The Sustainability Buzz

Posted on July 10, 2026

Hey, Bridgeport! Have you noticed the buzz around sustainable living lately? Not every buzz is worth following, but th...

Tending Community: Thanks to Our High School Volunteers

Posted on July 03, 2026

If you've been to the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market this year, you've probably noti...

Tending Community: Seeing BFM2 From the Other Side of the Vendor Truck

Posted on June 26, 2026

Written by Rochelle Chalmers of Drifter Doughnut: Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl whose bigges...

Tending Community: Why the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market Matters to Small Businesses

Posted on June 19, 2026

Written by Collean Childress Owner of The Three Oh Four Store As the owner of The Three Oh Fo...

Tending Community: Let's Talk Consumption

Posted on June 12, 2026

Every week when people talk about the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market, the conversation usually centers around fresh,...

Tending Community: The Makings of a Great Event

Posted on June 05, 2026

Written by Katie Willard, Founder & CEO of The Social Bee Marketing Agency As the owner of The Social B...

Tending Community: The Partnership Between BFM2 and Medbrook Children's Charity

Posted on May 26, 2026

The partnership between the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market and the Medbrook Children’s Charity i...

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