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Happy Sunny Saturday Mt. Carroll!!! We're open and excited to share an incredible showcase of local and regional artisti...
10/03/2026

Happy Sunny Saturday Mt. Carroll!!! We're open and excited to share an incredible showcase of local and regional artistic talents, highlighting the remarkable creativity that surrounds us! Whether you're visiting our renowned Mount Carroll Farmers Market, featuring diverse vendors and live music, or just passing through, we invite you to explore our collection and experience the inspiring talent that makes our community thrive.

Our neighbors are also ready to see you… Tina's Ice Cream Shoppe/Riverview Antiques, Ideas N' Designs Antiques, Noble Crafts, The Sewing Room and Workshop, and Nuuva Amelia Boutique & Vessel On Market. Also, make sure you take a look at the variety of fun-flower floral arrangements and gift items at Flower Fan-A-See on your way into or out of town.

If you’re looking for a place to eat-in for lunch, stop by our local restaurants…Charlies II, Mount Carroll Pub & Gaming, Mt. Carroll Cafe, or The Copper Cow. All of them have their own unique atmospheres and delicious menus. Molly's & Market Street Pizza are on fall break this week! The Zoo dive bar is the newest addition to downtown.

Crazy Cat Coffee, is set up out by Dollar General for a yummy drink to or from the market.

🦖Tina’s Putt-A-Saurus is all about family FUN! You can find it across the parking lot from Tina’s Ice Cream Shoppe.⛳️🦕

Thanks for visiting beautiful Mount Carroll, ‘Home of Brick Streets & Country Charm!’









Saturdays 9-NOON

09/26/2026

Happy Saturday, the last weekend in September, and the first weekend of fall! The leaves haven’t quite turned yet, but we’ve got a colorful treasure trove of creativity showcasing the incredible talents of local and regional artists in here! If you’re in town for our well-known Mount Carroll Farmers Market featuring a variety of vendors…and live music by our very own Will Mueller, or just passing through…stop by and be inspired by our inventory, a true celebration of the amazing talent that surrounds us! Our neighbors are also super excited to see you…Tina's Ice Cream Shoppe/Riverview Antiques, Ideas N' Designs Antiques, The Sewing Room and Workshop, Nuuva Amelia Boutique & Vessel On Market specialty coffee caffe, and Noble Crafts. Don't forget to stop by Flower Fan-A-See out on the highway for some awesome plants, floral arrangements, and gifts. If you're looking for a spot to grab lunch, hit up our local eats...Charlies II, Mount Carroll Pub & Gaming, Mt. Carroll Cafe, Vessel On Market, or The Copper Cow. Each one's got its own vibe and tasty menu. And for dinner Market Street Pizza joins the others. Molly's is on a Fall break for the next couple of weekends! New-to-downtown!this year is The Zoo Dive Bar.

🦖Tina’s Putt-A-Saurus is all about family FUN! You can find it across the parking lot from Tina’s Ice Cream Shoppe.⛳️🦕

Crazy Cat Coffee, is set up out by Dollar General for a yummy drink to or from the market.

In case you’re around this afternoon we have our Gospel Sing-Along ‘Make a Joyful Noise’ from 1:30-3:00.🎶

Thanks for visiting beautiful Mount Carroll, ‘Home of Brick Streets & Country Charm!’









SATURDAYS 9-NOON

09/19/2026

Let the weekend begin!!! It’s a rainy Saturday but it’s nice and dry in here! So if you happen to be in town, maybe checking out the Mount Carroll Farmers Market, or for any other the reason…come by and peruse our artists’ wonderful creations. We have lots of local and regional talent in our little place…and some FREE heirloom Chocolate Miracle Tomatoes!🍅 Our neighbors appreciate you stopping in too…Tina's Ice Cream Shoppe/Riverview Antiques, Ideas N' Designs Antiques, Noble Crafts, The Sewing Room and Workshop, Nuuva Amelia Boutique & Vessel On Market Coffee Bistro. Make sure you take a look at the variety of fun-flower floral arrangements and gift items at Flower Fan-A-See on your way into or out of town. If you’re wanting a place to eat-in for lunch, our local restaurants would love to serve you…Charlies II, Mount Carroll Pub & Gaming, Mt. Carroll Cafe, or The Copper Cow. All have their own unique atmospheres and delicious menus. In addition, Molly's & Market Street Pizza join the others serving the dinner crowd! New-to-downtown is The Zoo Dive Bar.

🦖Tina’s Putt-A-Saurus is all about family FUN! You can find it across the parking lot from Tina’s Ice Cream Shoppe.⛳️🦕

Crazy Cat Coffee, is out by Dollar General, is happy to make you a yummy drink to start your Saturday!

Thanks for visiting beautiful Mount Carroll, ‘Home of Brick Streets & Country Charm!’









OPEN SATURDAYS 9-NOON

Happy Saturday! We’ve got a colorful treasure trove of creativity showcasing the incredible talents of local and regiona...
09/12/2026

Happy Saturday! We’ve got a colorful treasure trove of creativity showcasing the incredible talents of local and regional artists, aaannnnddd FREE TOMATOES! 🍅😁 If you’re in town for our well-known Mount Carroll Farmers Market featuring a variety of vendors and live music, or just passing through…stop by and be inspired by our inventory, a true celebration of the amazing talent that surrounds us! Our neighbors are also super excited to see you…Tina's Ice Cream Shoppe/Riverview Antiques, Ideas N' Designs Antiques, The Sewing Room and Workshop, Nuuva Amelia Boutique & Vessel On Market specialty coffee caffe, and Noble Crafts. Don't forget to stop by Flower Fan-A-See out on the highway for some awesome plants, floral arrangements, and gifts. If you're looking for a spot to grab lunch, hit up our local eats...Charlies II, Mount Carroll Pub & Gaming, Mt. Carroll Cafe, Vessel On Market, or The Copper Cow . Each one's got its own vibe and tasty menu. And when dinner rolls around, Molly's & Market Street Pizza join the party with the rest! New-to-downtown is The Zoo Dive Bar.

🦖Tina’s Putt-A-Saurus is all about family FUN! You can find it across the parking lot from Tina’s Ice Cream Shoppe.⛳️🦕

Crazy Cat Coffee, is set up out by Dollar General for a yummy drink to or from the market.

Reminder…We will be hosting our monthly acoustic jam this afternoon from 1:30-3:30PM. If you’re still around…come hear what’s happening in MtC!🎶

Thanks for visiting beautiful Mount Carroll, ‘Home of Brick Streets & Country Charm!’









SATURDAYS 9-NOON

09/05/2026

Happy Saturday Mt. Carroll!!! We're open and excited to share an incredible showcase of local and regional artistic talents, highlighting the remarkable creativity that surrounds us! Whether you're visiting our renowned Mount Carroll Farmers Market, featuring diverse vendors and live music, or just passing through, we invite you to explore our collection and experience the inspiring talent that makes our community thrive.

Our neighbors are also ready to see you… Tina's Ice Cream Shoppe/Riverview Antiques, Ideas N' Designs Antiques, Noble Crafts, The Sewing Room and Workshop, and Nuuva Amelia Boutique & Vessel On Market. Also, make sure you take a look at the variety of fun-flower floral arrangements and gift items at Flower Fan-A-See on your way into or out of town.

If you’re looking for a place to eat-in for lunch, stop by our local restaurants…Charlies II, Mount Carroll Pub & Gaming, Mt. Carroll Cafe, or The Copper Cow. All of them have their own unique atmospheres and delicious menus. In addition, Molly's & Market Street Pizza join the others serving the dinner crowd! The Zoo dive bar is the newest addition to downtown.

Crazy Cat Coffee, is set up out by Dollar General for a yummy drink to or from the market.

🦖Tina’s Putt-A-Saurus is all about family FUN! You can find it across the parking lot from Tina’s Ice Cream Shoppe.⛳️🦕

Thanks for visiting beautiful Mount Carroll, ‘Home of Brick Streets & Country Charm!’









Saturdays 9-NOON

08/29/2026

Beautiful day to sit out front and play a little banjo. 🪕 Will Mueller Music


Hey, Hey, Hey it’s Saturday and we're here with a bunch of cool stuff made by local and regional artists! If you're in t...
08/29/2026

Hey, Hey, Hey it’s Saturday and we're here with a bunch of cool stuff made by local and regional artists! If you're in town for the Mount Carroll Farmers Market, or just out enjoying the last weekend in August, swing by and check out our inventory, our little town's got some serious talent! Our neighbors are super excited to see you too...Tina's Ice Cream Shoppe/Riverview Antiques, Ideas N' Designs Antiques, Noble Crafts, The Sewing Room and Workshop, Nuuva Amelia Boutique & Vessel On Market Caffe. Don't forget to stop by Flower Fan-A-See for some awesome flowers, floral arrangements, and gifts on your way in or out of town. If you're looking for a spot to grab lunch, hit up our local eats...Charlies II, Mount Carroll Pub & Gaming, Mt. Carroll Cafe, or The Copper Cow. Each one's got its own vibe and tasty menu. And when dinner rolls around, Molly's and Market Street Pizza join the party with the rest! New-to-downtown is The Zoo Dive Bar.

Crazy Cat Coffee, is set up across from Dollar General ready to serve you a yummy drink to or from downtown!

Tina’s Putt-A-Saurus is open and all about family FUN! You can find it across the parking lot from Tina’s Ice Cream Shoppe.⛳️🦕

Thanks for visiting beautiful Mount Carroll, 'Home of Brick Streets & Country Charm!'









MOST Saturdays 9-NOON

Let the weekend begin!!! It’s Saturday and we’re OPEN! If you happen to be in town for the Mount Carroll Farmers Market...
08/22/2026

Let the weekend begin!!! It’s Saturday and we’re OPEN! If you happen to be in town for the Mount Carroll Farmers Market with lots of vendors and live music, or for any other reason…come by and peruse our artists’ wonderful creations. We have lots of local and regional talent in our little place! Our neighbors appreciate you stopping in too…Tina's Ice Cream Shoppe/Riverview Antiques, Ideas N' Designs Antiques, Noble Crafts, The Sewing Room and Workshop, Nuuva Amelia Boutique & Vessel On Market Coffee Bistro. Make sure you take a look at the variety of fun-flower floral arrangements and gift items at Flower Fan-A-See on your way into or out of town. If you’re wanting a place to eat-in for lunch, our local restaurants would love to serve you…Charlies II, Mount Carroll Pub & Gaming, Mt. Carroll Cafe, or The Copper Cow. All have their own unique atmospheres and delicious menus. In addition, Molly's & Market Street Pizza join the others serving the dinner crowd! New-to-downtown is The Zoo Dive Bar.

🦖Tina’s Putt-A-Saurus is all about family FUN! You can find it across the parking lot from Tina’s Ice Cream Shoppe.⛳️🦕

Crazy Cat Coffee, is out by Dollar General, is happy to make you a yummy drink to start your Saturday!

Thanks for visiting beautiful Mount Carroll, ‘Home of Brick Streets & Country Charm!’









OPEN SATURDAYS 9-NOON

Happy Saturday! It’s been wet and gray lately, but not in here! We’ve got a colorful treasure trove of creativity showca...
08/15/2026

Happy Saturday! It’s been wet and gray lately, but not in here! We’ve got a colorful treasure trove of creativity showcasing the incredible talents of local and regional artists! If you’re in town for our well-known Mount Carroll Farmers Market featuring a variety of vendors and live music, or just passing through…stop by and be inspired by our inventory, a true celebration of the amazing talent that surrounds us! Our neighbors are also super excited to see you…Tina's Ice Cream Shoppe/Riverview Antiques, Ideas N' Designs Antiques, The Sewing Room and Workshop, Nuuva Amelia Boutique & Vessel On Market specialty coffee caffe, and Noble Crafts. Don't forget to stop by Flower Fan-A-See out on the highway for some awesome plants, floral arrangements, and gifts. If you're looking for a spot to grab lunch, hit up our local eats...Charlies II, Mount Carroll Pub & Gaming, Mt. Carroll Cafe, Vessel On Market, or The Copper Cow. Each one's got its own vibe and tasty menu. And when dinner rolls around, Molly's & Market Street Pizza join the party with the rest! New-to-downtown is The Zoo Dive Bar.

🦖Tina’s Putt-A-Saurus is all about family FUN! You can find it across the parking lot from Tina’s Ice Cream Shoppe.⛳️🦕

Crazy Cat Coffee, is set up out by Dollar General for a yummy drink to or from the market.

Don’t forget to come back for the Mt. Carroll Cruise Nights car show this evening!🚘

Thanks for visiting beautiful Mount Carroll, ‘Home of Brick Streets & Country Charm!’









SATURDAYS 9-NOON

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