About Our Market
The Zionsville Farmers' Market was started in 1997 by volunteers who saw an opportunity to bring fresh, local produce to the Zionsville community. Since then, it has grown into a staple of Zionsville summers, providing those who visit with produce, baked goods, and freshly prepared food by our fantastic vendors. We pride ourselves on a diverse group of vendors and goods that bring people from near and far to the heart of Zionsville, located right on our historic main street.
We are more than just a place to pick up groceries – we are a community gathering spot where people can come together, share stories, and enjoy local music while shopping for fresh and healthy food!
25+ Years in the Zionsville Community
The Zionsville Farmers' Market celebrated it's 25th anniversary in 2022! To mark the occasion, we produced a video to capture the history and community impact our market has had. We interviewed Barbra Munson, the founder of our market, along with vendors, board members, and community members. This video was made possible by our board member Kathy Brown, a grant from the Town of Zionsville, and Collin Stroup of Stroup Media who filmed and edited the video.
2026 Board of Directors
Patti Hammerle
President
Born and raised in New York, Patti came to Indiana to attend IU and never left. She raised her boys in Brownsburg where she was a library board member for more than 10 years and served as president and treasurer. She moved to the Village as an empty nester with her husband John and two dogs in 2022 and it has been every thing she had hoped it would be. She spent the first summer in Zionsville attending the market every week and volunteering once a month. When the treasurer position on the board opened, it seemed a perfect fit with her finance background to support an organization that she finds so special. Now she serves as our president. She says she never shops in the grocery store produce section during market season and encourages everyone to come out and enjoy what the market has to offer.
Marlene Doney
Treasurer
Marlene moved to Zionsville in December 2021, in the middle of the pandemic, to raise her grandson. When he no longer lived with her, she decided to get involved in the community. So, where is it better to start than the Zionsville Farmers' Market? She started volunteering in the summer of 2025. When asked to serve as treasurer, she quickly accepted the responsibility. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting. As a Southern California native who has lived in the Midwest, the East Coast, the South, Northern California, she is proud to call Indiana home. She enjoys the walkability of the town, and the rail trail is her favorite walking path. She is also treasurer of the Lions Club. Marlene says connecting with the community and working with others dedicated to Zionsville has been very fulfilling.
Kristin Nester
Market Coordinator
Kristin grew up on the East Coast, but moved to Indiana to get her master's degree in special education. Kristin lives in the Village with her husband, son, daughter, and chocolate Lab. She loves the Zionsville Farmers' Market because she loves getting to know the local farmers and making fresh produce accessible to her community. Kristin started out with the market as a volunteer and enjoys managing the logistics of growing our amazing market.
Nolan Adams
Assistant Market Manager
Nolan is a Zionsville High School graduate and currently attends Butler University where he studies finance.
Steve Betz
Board Member
Steve's passionate about fresh produce and has amassed an impressive collection of market t-shirts over the years.
Angie McCloskey
Board Member
Angie has lived all her adult life with her husband Dan in the Zionsville area, raising two sons. She has a passion for healthy cooking from scratch, using fresh ingredients. Four years ago Angie along with a high school friend Julie, opened Zionsville Olive Oil Gallery.
Mark Baird
Vendor Representative
Laura Davis
Vice President
Danielle Tucker
Secretary
Danielle Tucker has been a board member since late 2019. She has lived in Zionsville since 2009 and has been an avid market-goer since that time. She loves that she can walk to the market to load her reusable bags with local, fresh produce while also getting the chance to indulge in a fun treat from one of the prepared food vendors. Volunteering with the market allows her to support the community, meet new people, and catch up with neighbors. When not at the market, Danielle mostly spends her time working and driving her kids to and from their activities.
Suzette Kuhn
Market Manager
Suzette is part of a military family that moved to Zionsville in 2006. It was in Zionsville she that she had the opportunity to lay down roots and plant a garden. She has been hooked ever since! She loves the Zionsville Farmers' Market. It is a great place for families to get their fresh produce, meet their local farmers, and meet up with others in the community.
Allison Sochinski
Marketing Director
Allison Sochinski is a graphic designer and social media manager. She has bachelor’s degree in visual communication design from Purdue University. She spent 12 years moving across the U.S. while her husband served on active duty in the Air Force. They moved to Zionsville in 2019. She walked to the market almost every weekend the first summer it was back on the bricks after the pandemic and the market is her favorite thing about living in Zionsville.
Vicki Bower
Board Member
Vicki Bower joined the market board in 2019 after volunteering for several summers. She grew up in Zionsville and is a fifth-generation citizen of Zionsville. In addition to volunteering as a market board member and community service chair, she has also volunteered for the Zionsville Parks & Rec Department, Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center, and The Zionsville Food Pantry. Vicki has worked for Edward Jones Investments as a senior branch administrator for 17 years and is a mentor coordinator for her region. She loves being involved with the Zionsville Farmers’ Market because she is an avid gardener herself and loves connecting with the community.
Michelle McGough
Board Member
Michelle is a new member of the market board in 2026, and she volunteered at the market for the past few years before deciding to join the board. Her family has lived in Zionsville since 2019. Michelle works for Jacobs and is currently involved with starting up the Lilly Lebanon site. She is a regular visitor to the farmers' market and enjoys supporting local Indiana farmers and especially the farmers' market t-shirt puns.
Rob Pinder
Vendor Representative