Happy September - It's Market Month!

It’s officially Fall Market month! We can’t believe it is already September and we are just a few short weeks away from Fall Market day on September 22nd. It’s all hands on deck as we are busy finalizing the last-minute details and sharing the last of our over 60 vendors that will be joining us!

Grab lunch or an early dinner, stock up on you fall decor, shop with any of our other fantastic vendors, enjoy yard games with your family or take some time to stroll our nature path. We will have a lot of new fall fun activities this year — hay rides, a flower patch and fall photo ops!

We are so excited to welcome you back to the farm again this year!

Follow the event page HERE to stay up-to-date on all things Fall Market!

Vendor Roundup Week 4 - Fall Market 2024

The fourth round of 2024 Fall Market Vendors is out now and only two days until fall market month! Keep scrolling to learn more about these talented vendors and the amazing products they will be bringing to Fall Market at the end of next month!

Follow the event page HERE to stay up-to-date on all things Fall Market!

Howard's Herbal Remedies

Howards Herbal Remedies

"My name is Sabrina Howard I live in Ohio County and I've always had a love for herbs and plants. The Lord placed it on my heart to learn more about what he offers for healing so I enrolled in Rosemary Gladstar Science and Art of Herbalism. Know I feel more knowledgeable and comfortable to share with my community what I've learned."

Syd's Plants

Syd’s Plants

"Syd’s Plants offers a variety of house plants & succulents, whether you are a beginner plant parent, or a collector of rare plants, we have plants for everyone! Live plants aren’t your thing? No problem, we have a selection of dried floral items, macrame and other plant related goodies!"

Home Goods By Kathie

Home Goods By Kathie

"HomeGoods by Kathie, is a small business offering farmhouse style decor, that is created from new and repurposed material. I offer a wide variety of door hangers along with porch leaners and seasonal indoor/outdoor items. Indoor items offered include noodle boards, shelves, signs and small shelf sitters.

I’ve recently began to offer seasonal pillows, pillow covers and throws.

This will be my 3rd time being a vendor at Hayden Farms and I am so excited to bring my goods to market and spend the afternoon at the farm.

I hope to see you on Sunday, September 22 at the 2024 Fall Market day Hayden Farms!"

KnotHeads Custom Engraving

KnotHeads Custom Engraving

"KnotHeads Custom Engraving opened in 2021, and is owned by Robert & Jaime Ford of Owensboro, KY.

We are a small, home-based business specializing in home decor; lanterns, wall art, door hangers, magnets & ornaments, with an emphasis on Kentucky, bourbon, bluegrass music, and Celtic designs. We have added a line of sasquatch merchandise for local fans of the hairy introvert!

KnotHeads also creates a variety of games and garden planters, baskets, and will be starting in high-quality Adirondack chars soon. Stop by and see us at the festival, like and follow on Facebook and Instagram. "

Xtreme Lazer

Xtreme Lazer

"We are the Xtreme Lazer Family. Jansen and Jessica, along with our 4 kids ranging from ages 14 to 1. We started our business in 2021 in Philpot KY. We specialize in custom laser engraving, etching and cutting. We enjoy working with you, your business, farm, sports team, fundraisers, venues, weddings, and more. We can personalize items that you have as well as provide you with a wide variety of products, awards, gifts, memorial items, sports items, kitchenware, glassware and many promotional items. We look forward to seeing you at the market!"

The Purple Peony Boutique

The Purple Peony Boutique

"Hi everyone! I’m Kelli, owner of The Purple Peony Boutique!

The Purple Peony is an online women's clothing boutique based out of Owensboro, Kentucky! We carry sizes XS-3XL and strive to be size inclusive to every age and body type!

We opened in August 2020, and began as a clothing only boutique, but later expanded to offer custom laser-engraved items such as: cutting boards, glass casserole dishes, custom leather and wood hat patches, coasters, earrings, tumblers, ornaments, and much much more!

We also have permanent vendor booths in the Finder’s Keepers Malls in Henderson, KY and Princeton, IN, as well as retail space in the upscale Market 270 store in Greenwood Mall in Bowling Green, KY.

We’re so excited to be part of the Hayden Farms Fall Market Event again this year! We hope you’ll come by and see us on September 22nd!"

Hyland Beeswicks

Hyland Beeswicks

"Hyland Beeswicks was born from a lifelong love for beekeeping and a deep commitment to natural living. My dad has been a beekeeper for over 50 years, and shared his passion with the whole family. I grew up playing by hives and getting to be a part of the entire honey harvest and wax cleaning process.

In June 2024, I transformed my family tradition into a business, crafting 100% pure Kentucky beeswax products. Beeswax candles not only illuminate your home but also enhance its air quality by releasing purifying negative ions. Beeswax is the cleanest burning wax of all types, purifying your air from pollen, mold, dust and more.

At Hyland Beeswicks, every candle is hand poured, rolled or dipped with care, steeped in tradition, and designed to bring natural warmth to your home.We use 100% pure kentucky beeswax from local apiaries. We have a selection of lip balms, body lotions, beeswax wraps, wood balm and more.

When I’m not handcrafting candles, I’m playing with my two little girls, gardening, reading, exploring nature on walks, or baking sourdough."

Designs By Lauren

Designs By Lauren

"Hello, my name is Lauren and I have been drawing, painting and crafting for as long as I can remember! Designs by Lauren was started when my aunt asked me to put some of my hand painted personalized ornaments in her wreath booth at a local Christmas Craft show a many many years ago!

Over years I have added canvas signs and paintings, door hangers and other hand painted items. This year I have ventured into banners, place cards and welcome signs and crests for weddings and showers!

Painting and creating is a passion of mine and I love sharing my fun creations with you all! I’m so excited to see you all again this year at the Hayden Farms Fall Market!

Follow me on Facebook @designsbyLMH

Instagram @designsbyLauren270"

Leonard Libations

Leonard Libations

"Hello; my name is Belle Leonard. I'm the owner of Leonard Libations. I've been employed in the service industry since I was old enough to get a job, and it is close to my heart. Bartending is a job I have come to love. I had a vision to start my own "mobile bar" for a while, and in December of 2023 I took the leap of faith and purchased my buggy. The conversion was completed in May of this year, and I'm so excited to introduce Leonard Libations, a mobile bartending service to Owensboro and the surrounding area. I take great pride in the skills I've mastered over the years, and I'm passionate and creative with my Mixology. Book with Belle, and I guarantee spirits will soar at your next event. Below are a few event ideas you can book , but the possibilities are endless. So, if you see something not listed below do not hesitate to reach out and check"

•Birthdays. •Luncheons

•Retirements. •Family reunion

•Baby showers. •Gender reveals

•Wedding parties. •Corporate parties

Kahawa Java

Kahawa Java

"In 2019, Kahawa Java's journey began when Ticy's daughter, Ayanna, was attending WKU (Western Kentucky University). Together, they envisioned a coffee truck venture, which was temporarily put on hold due to the pandemic. Fast forward to 2022, with Ayanna living in Houston and Ticy exploring a new career path, they decided to merge their efforts. In May 2022, Ayanna returned home, marking the official launch of Kahawa Java.

The name "Kahawa Java" holds special meaning, as it originates from the Swahili word for "Coffee," signifying the heart of our authenticity. Beyond serving coffee, our mission is to rekindle genuine human connections. In this digital age, we aim to provide a space for face-to-face conversations within our shop's cozy and modern-chic interior. As we approach our second anniversary, we are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you!

We deeply believe in the unifying power of coffee. Guided by our motto "The pattern of coffee and conversation," Kahawa Java is dedicated to making meaningful connections. Whether it's reuniting old friends or sparking new bonds, our shop offers more than just coffee and pastries—it's a place for enriching experiences that truly resonate with the soul."

It just keeps getting better - a look back at Fall Market 2023

Fall Market prep is full speed ahead and we’re excited to introduce all the amazing new and returning vendors for 2024 very soon. Danielle spends every spring and summer meticulously curating a diverse and unique vendor lineup; year six has been no exception.

Amid the busy planning season, we want to take a quick look back at 2023. Last year we added a few new elements, including a GIANT swing made from cedar trees from around our home that was quite the hit! We love getting to add these new and unique elements every year that make the experience even more enjoyable for you all.

We hope you’ll join us this year! Grab lunch or an early dinner, stock up on your fall decor, shop with any of our fantastic vendors, enjoy yard games with your family, or take some time to stroll our nature path. We will also have a lot of new fall fun activities this year! Hay rides, a flower patch, and fall photo ops!

We’re adding quite a few new additions to the market this year, some we’ll reveal leading up to the event, some that will be a day-of surprise. We can’t wait for your families to come have fun on the farm!

Join us on Sunday, September 22nd from 11AM-4PM at Hayden Farms located at 1195 New Cut Road, Whitesville, KY.

Parking is $5 per car. Entrance is free.

Follow the event page HERE to stay up-to-date on all things Fall Market!

Fall Market 2023

From then to Now: A History of Our Fall Market

As we roll into our fifth year of Fall Market I can’t help but look back at how much we’ve grown and changed throughout the years, but also how so many things that were there that first year are still part of market every year.

While most people think of our first fall market as the one in 2020, 2019 was actually our first year.

At the time, Daniel and I (Danielle) were building our house, so we were living in my farm office—a 10x12 room—in the white building known for housing the cool off area during the heat of a market day.

I planned this event a month before, which consisted of creating a Facebook page and finding three vendors, Dalisha’s Desserts, Ruby Branch Farms and Edge Brothers Farm to participate. I had a little concession stand on the porch, set up a couple of yard games in the parking lot and Daniel did chicken house tours/hay rides. We had maybe 70 people come, the event brought in $200 which did not breakeven for what I had invested into it …and I was THRILLED with the results.

Chicken House Tours the very first year.

Ruby Branch Farms, they’ve been with us every year of market.

Dalisha’s Desserts

2020 was our first big year. Everyone had been cooped up all year and we ready to get out, have fun and support local. We grew to 30 vendors that year. I hired Kelley James Event to help me better orchestrate and grow the market, and gave Daniel the heads up “Hey, I think this year might be a whole lot bigger than last year.”

He wasn’t seeing the online engagement I was seeing, so he expected a 2019 crowd. So when car after car started rolling the day of 2020 market he was a little stressed about finding places to park all of them. Daniel wasn’t the only one who wasn’t mentally prepared for the crowd surge we experienced in 2020. Dakota Edge of Edge Brothers Farms sold out of pumpkins within the first hour and had to put in an SOS to his mom to bring more pumpkins and to come help check people out.

Again, as you might imagine, I was THRILLED at the end of the day. Daniel, however, had no energy left to spare by the time the day was over. 😂

We have continued to grow in the years that have followed. 2021 we had 50 vendors, better parking, more games, a tented eating area and the band played the entire event. 2022 we grew to 70 vendors, and even more efficient parking system, more volunteers behind the scenes to help things run smoother and an entire food court.

Rolling into 2023, I feel we’ve proven that we can host an event in the literal middle of nowhere and people will show up (for which I am so, so grateful to all of you that do) so, this year, our focus is more about fine tuning what we have grown Fall Market into. To me, that looks like focusing more on the aesthetics of the event, adding more family fun aspects, and making sure we are providing amenities that make both our vendors and guests comfortable.

When I say over and over, “we are so excited to welcome you back to the farm again this year,” it’s something I truly mean. We love getting to open our doors to the community this way every year and love getting to be a part of the many traditions I’ve witnessed come to be as a result of this event!

Here’s to another year of growth! We’ll see you September 30th!

Follow the event page HERE to stay up-to-date on all things Fall Market!

A look back at Previous Fall Markets

Danielle, Emily, and the guys on the farm, but right now, mainly Danielle and Emily are working fervently behind the scenes to prepare for our annual fall market on the farm. It might surprise you the amount of prep, planning, and tiny details that go into pulling off this event each year.

Despite all the work, it’s an event all of us look forward to and we love getting to fine-tune and improve it each year. It’s hard to believe we’re rolling into year five, but here we are.

Today, we’re looking back at a few pictures of last year’s event and it has us so excited to welcome everyone back on the farm for the 2023 Fall Market in just a couple of short months!

We hope you’ll join us. Come and grab lunch or dinner from a variety of food trucks and vendors. Shop handmade gifts, apparel, and fall home decor, load your arms with produce from local farms, hitch a hay ride and see a chicken house tour, walk the nature trail, play yard games, and snap some pics at our insta worthy photo ops. We’re adding new elements for 2023 and we can’t wait to hear what you all think!

Join us on Saturday, September 30th from 11AM-4PM at Hayden Farms located at 1195 New Cut Road, Whitesville, KY.

Parking is $10 per car. Entrance is free.

Follow the event page HERE to stay up-to-date on all things Fall Market!