🌼 10 Reasons You’ll Love A Southern Marketplace at Acres of Grace Farms

Looking for something joyful, relaxing, and just plain fun to do this spring? Mark your calendar for A Southern Marketplace at Acres of Grace Farms, happening May 2–3, 2025 in Red Boiling Springs, TN!

This springtime shopping experience is more than a market — it’s a full-on southern celebration featuring:

🌸 Over 95 local vendors
🎶 Live music & sweet treats
📸 Photo ops & family fun
🛍 Boutiques, antiques, and more

Need a little more convincing? Here are 10 reasons you (and your crew!) will fall in love with A Southern Marketplace:

1. ✨ Over 95 Handpicked Vendors

We’ve curated a one-of-a-kind collection of small businesses, artisans, and creators from all over the South. You’ll find:

Boutique fashion & accessories
Handmade jewelry, pottery & home goods
Farm-fresh food and baked goods
Vintage finds & seasonal decor
Southern-style gifts you won’t find anywhere else

With vendors like 615 Boutique, Jewel Hippie Jewelry, Beans & Leafs Coffee Cafe, The Blissful Belle T-Shirt Bar, Megan's Made With Love Cookies, and Shady Grove Soap Company, you can shop everything from salsa and soap to spring dresses and handmade woodwork — all in one spot.

2. 🎟 One Ticket = Two Days of Fun

Admission is just $10 for the entire weekend — and that includes both Friday and Saturday!Plus:

Seniors & Military: $5
Kids 10 & under: Free
Free parking for all

Want a little extra fun? Be one of the first 50 guests in line on Friday and you’ll receive a special surprise!

3. 🎶 Live Music with Local Talent

Shop and stroll to the sounds of live local musicians playing throughout the event. The vibe? Uplifting, laid-back, and perfect for a spring day at the farm.

Whether you’re sipping fruit tea or browsing vintage jewelry, you’ll love the southern soundtrack that makes this event feel like a Hallmark movie in real life.

4. 🌸 Florals, Fresh Air & Southern Charm

There’s just something magical about Acres of Grace Farms in the springtime. The barns are dressed in florals, the breeze is warm, and everything is in bloom.

This isn't your average market — it’s a breath of fresh air for your soul. Stroll the gravel paths, admire the blooming displays, and enjoy the peace that only a family farm can bring.

5. 📸 Gorgeous Photo Ops Everywhere

Bring your camera or charge your phone — you’ll want to snap a picture everywhere you look!

We’ve created beautiful themed photo areas throughout the event, including:

Rustic spring backdrops
Blooming flower displays
Vintage trucks & barn scenes
Sweet southern signage

Whether you’re grabbing a selfie or capturing memories with your family, you’ll leave with photo keepsakes worth framing.

6. 🧭 Family Fun for All Ages

Yes, this is a shopper’s paradise — but it’s also perfect for families with kids!Here’s what you can expect:

A special kids’ area with activities just for them
A family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of space to explore
Pet-friendly policy (on a leash, please!)
A fun Bows & Blooms scavenger hunt for all ages

It’s the kind of event where everyone leaves smiling — even the toddlers and teens.

7. 🏆 A Scavenger Hunt with a $500 Prize

New this year is our Bows & Blooms Passport Hunt — a fun, interactive scavenger hunt around the Marketplace.Here’s how it works:

Grab your passport card when you arrive.
Visit 10 marked spots around the event to get stamped.
Turn it in for a chance to win a $500 prize pack from participating vendors!

While supplies last, every participant who completes the hunt will also receive a small freebie just for joining in. It’s fun, it’s rewarding, and it helps you explore every corner of the market.

8. 🧺 Tastes of Tennessee

It wouldn’t be a Southern event without incredible food. Grab lunch, a sweet treat, or a refreshing drink from our food vendors and cafes, including:

Bondi Bowls
Fruit Tea Chicks
Rose & Jo’s Coffee N Shakes
Farm Girl Salsa
Smokin’ Buttz Sauces & Rubs
And more!

Plus, snack vendors and packaged goods mean you can take a taste of the Marketplace home with you.

9. 🌾 A Chance to Support Small Business

Every purchase you make at A Southern Marketplace supports a dream.You’re not just shopping — you’re:

Encouraging artists
Empowering families
Investing in community
Strengthening the local economy

Even better? A portion of proceeds goes toward local causes and the TN Young Farmers & Ranchers, helping the next generation of agricultural leaders thrive.

10. 💗 Hosted on a Real Working Farm

Set at Acres of Grace Farms — a family-owned property in Red Boiling Springs — this event is a true labor of love. It only comes to life a few times a year, and every inch of the venue is prepped, styled, and brought to life just for this event.

You’ll find a sense of peace, joy, and purpose woven through every part of your visit.

🌟 Quick Event Info:

📍 Location:Acres of Grace Farms2258 Henson Road, Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150

🗓️ Dates & Times:

Friday, May 2: 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, May 3: 10 AM – 4 PM

🎟️ Admission:

General: $10 (covers both days!)
Seniors & Military: $5
Kids 10 & under: Free
Free Parking

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🎉 See You at the Farm!

Whether you’re coming for the shopping, the photos, the food, or the fun, A Southern Marketplace is ready to welcome you with open arms and a whole lot of southern charm.

This May, skip the crowded malls and head to the heart of Tennessee for a spring experience you won’t forget.