STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

Sprout Sellers, a pop-up farmer’s market organized by Future Roots, will bloom at the Sage School Barn in Hailey on Saturday, May 16.

The market, which is building on the success of Future Roots’ fall Root Sellers event, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sage School campus in Hailey’s Quigley Canyon.

It will feature a farmer’s market, food workshops, kid’s activities, live music, food trucks, ice cream making, bike safety checks provided by Trailhead Bicycles and the launch of the 2026 Locally Grown Guide. And the Wood River Seed Library will hold its annual Seed and Plant Exchange.

“Sprout Sellers celebrates the blossoming of a new season,” says Amy Mattias, Future Roots Executive Director. “This is an opportunity to come together, savor the spring abundance, reconnect with local farmers and producers, and get ready for a productive season ahead. After the success of our Root Sellers event last fall, we knew we wanted to kick off the growing season this way. This event helps individuals and families experience and enjoy all aspects of our regional food system.”  

Sprout Sellers also includes prepared breakfast and lunch items from local vendors.

Pop-Up Farmers Market  

Shop fresh spring produce, fresh cut flowers, plant starts and seeds, prepared foods, and health & wellness products. 

Farmer vendors include Squash Blossom Farm, Drinkers of the Wind, Agrarian Harvest, Wild Flora Farm, Kelley’s Canyon Orchard, Daisy’s Farm, and Tara’s Market & Garden. 

Workshops  

Learn practical, hands-on techniques including flower arranging from Madie Deffe of Wild Flora Farm and herbal wellness preparations with Erin Sweeny. Participants will take home treats and new skills.   

Live Music  

Dance to the outlaw country sounds of local favorite, The Hurdy Gurdy Girls. 

Local Eats  

Enjoy tasty bites prepared by The Hunger Coalition, La Parilla, and NourishMe. 

Family Fun Activities  

The Wood River Seed Library will host their free Seed & Plant Exchange for area gardeners.  

Kids and families can enjoy interactive games and community ice cream making, provided by Future Roots, ERC, and the Wood River YMCA.  Bike to the event for free safety inspections on kids bikes from Trailhead Bicycles and enjoy the kid’s obstacle course. 

Admission is free – donations accepted to support Future Roots’ Future Roots work connecting Idahoans to local food. 

Event Details:  

To access a full schedule and register for workshops, visit https://www.futureroots.org/sprout-sellers.