About the Market

The Downtown Watseka Farmers Market is a beloved Saturday morning tradition in the heart of Iroquois County. Every week from June through October, vendors gather at 121 W Walnut St to offer fresh produce, handmade goods, artisan foods, specialty items, and more — all sourced locally and crafted with care.

We are a family-friendly, free community event that brings neighbors together, supports local growers and makers, and keeps dollars circulating right here in Watseka. In a town where community connection matters more than ever, the Farmers Market is one of the few places everyone shows up.

16+
Local vendors every Saturday
20
Market dates June – October 2026
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit — donations are tax-deductible
Why it matters: With a population of roughly 5,000, Watseka doesn't have the foot traffic of a city market — but it has something more valuable. The people who shop here are your neighbors, your customers, and your advocates. Sponsoring the market puts your business in front of every one of them, every Saturday, all season long.

About the Sponsorship

Sponsoring the Downtown Watseka Farmers Market is one of the most direct ways a local business can invest in the community it serves. Your sponsorship helps fund market operations, vendor support, and the ongoing effort to make Downtown Watseka a destination worth visiting every week.

In return, your business receives real, tangible visibility — not an ad that gets scrolled past, but genuine recognition from a community that values businesses who show up for them.

Our commitment to sponsors: Every sponsorship benefit we offer is one we can deliver. We keep our promises small enough to keep and meaningful enough to matter. No fine print, no surprises.

All social media recognition is distributed across our platforms — including Facebook, Instagram, and visitwatseka.com — so your brand reaches the broadest possible local audience without any single channel feeling oversaturated.

2026 Sponsorship Packages

🌱
Community Sponsor
$150
Your logo displayed on our community sponsor board at the market, posted all season long.
Recognition on our social media marketing page, reaching all market customers and followers.
🌽
Business Sponsor
$350
Your logo displayed on our community sponsor board at the market, posted all season long.
Recognition on our social media marketing page, reaching all market customers and followers.
Pick a market day to come represent your business at our market and connect directly with the community.
Raffle Gift Donations Also Welcome!
We gratefully accept any donations that could be used as a raffle gift at the market. All raffle gift donors will receive acknowledgment of their contribution. It's a wonderful way to support the market and get your business noticed — even if a full sponsorship isn't the right fit right now.

Package Comparison

Benefit 🌱 Community Sponsor
$150
🌽 Business Sponsor
$350
Logo on community sponsor board at the market All season All season
Social media marketing recognition
Pick a market day to represent your business 1 market date
Raffle gift donation option Available Available

How to Become a Sponsor

1
Choose Your Package

Select the sponsorship level that fits your business goals and budget. Every dollar goes directly toward making the market better for our entire community.

2
Get in Touch

Contact us by email or phone to confirm your package and reserve your spot. We're happy to answer any questions and find the right fit for your business.

3
Make It Official

We'll send over a simple sponsorship agreement and payment instructions. Accepted via Cash, Check, Money Order, or Venmo. You're in!

Deadline to guarantee season-long recognition: May 23, 2026. Sponsorships received after this date will still be honored but may have delayed signage and web placement.

Sponsorship Application

Contact Us

Downtown Watseka Farmers Market
📧 dtwatsekafarmersmarket@gmail.com
📞 Market President (Yamei Rohlfs): (815) 549-2657
📞 On-Site Manager (Angelina Pacheco): (602) 818-6709
🌐 visitwatseka.com

We'd love to talk. Whether you're ready to commit or just want to learn more, reach out anytime — we are happy to answer questions and find a sponsorship arrangement that works for your business.

Contact the Farmers Market

📧 dtwatsekafarmersmarket@gmail.com

Have a question about the market? Send us a message.