WELCOME TO MOR. Market On River (MOR) is hosting its very first vendor market, open to the public, on Nov. 16. (Photo via Facebook)

The Chippewa Valley has been excitedly awaiting the opening of Market On River, the Wisconsin Farmers Union’s new headquarters and Chippewa Falls’ newest multi-use building. Market On River will welcome the public to its very first vendor market, the Winter Market at Market On River, on Saturday, Nov. 16.

From 10am-3pm, roughly 35 vendors – offering farm-made products, local goods, art, and more – will fill MOR’s second floor for the Winter Market, which will be free to attend. MOR’s in-house businesses and eateries will also be open, including JimBob’s Pizza, TemptAsians, Valley Burger, Hiker Coffee, The Joggers, Captain Coop’s Trading Post, and The Mercantile.

Inga Witscher-Orth

The Mercantile is the local WFU farm store, set to feature goods from its members both near and statewide. Plus, local farmer – and host of PBS’s Around the Farm Table – Inga Witscher-Orth will be hosting a live holiday-themed demo during the Winter Market at noon.

WFU Facilities Director Jackie Boos said MOR is shooting for an early December grand opening date, though individual in-house businesses may be operating regularly before then. (As of Nov. 4, TemptAsians, The Juggery, and Captain Coop's Trading Co. are already open within MOR.) Keep up with Market On River for future updates at marketonriver.com and Facebook.

Full details to come on Winter Market at Market On River online • Market On River is located at 128 W. River St., Chippewa Falls