Now accepting vendor applications

posted by SPD Communications on March 22, 2023 Apply by March 31 image

Are you a grower, maker, chef, or entrepreneur? We are accepting vendor applications for the 2023 Statehouse Market season now through March 31.

Become a part of the 2023 Statehouse Market season! Applications are open until March 31, so apply today!

Learn more about becoming a vendor at Statehouse Market at statehousemarket.com/vendors/become-a-vendor.

Email manager@statehousemarket.com for details on how to apply!

See you at the last Market of the season this Thursday, Oct. 6!

posted by SPD Communications on October 4, 2022 state employees attending a previous statehouse market

Another amazing summer under the sun is coming to a close. Throughout this Market season, we’ve been fortunate to bring some of Indiana’s finest farmers, artisans, and food truck entrepreneurs to the Indiana Government Center campus and spend our lunch hour with fellow state employees each Thursday. Our last Statehouse Market of the 2022 season is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.

This isn’t goodbye, just see you later. The Statehouse Market will return in 2023, but in the meantime – be sure to visit the Market one last time this year. We can’t wait to see you there!

Check out this week’s lineup (subject to change):

Vendors

Food Trucks

Info Booths

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You are invited to the Statehouse Market & SECC Kickoff party today!

posted by SPD Communications on September 1, 2022

Trucks, treats, and good eats are back for the Statehouse Market this week! Makes plans to spend your lunch hour at the market! We’ll be  out on Robert D. Orr Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Check out the Statehouse Market lineup at www.statehousemarket.com/vendors/food-truck-schedules

SECC Kickoff Party

Come out to Robert D. Orr Plaza Thursday, Sept. 1, for the State Employees’ Community Campaign (SECC), for opening remarks at 11:30 a.m. (please plan on gathering at 11:15 a.m.). Following the opening remarks, agency leaders from this year’s sponsors will introduce their spotlighted charity, and a charity representative will speak about their mission.

After hearing from the sponsoring agencies, you will get the chance to learn more about them, as well as other local nonprofit organizations that will be tabling on the plaza.

Get involved

We will have live music and activities like the well-loved dunk tank, pie in the face, cornhole, and of course, lots of trucks, treats, and good eats at the Statehouse Market.

We will also have a FREE raffle for two FREE rounds of golf at the Legends Golf Club, a free lunch from one of our Statehouse Market food trucks, free cookies, free t-shirts, and more! All you have to do is show up and ask for your free raffle ticket at the Invest In Your Health tent. Winners will be announced following closing remarks at 12:30 p.m. from the main stage, so come early to claim your shot at one of our free prizes!

Agency speakers and charities:

Dunk tank volunteers ($5 for 3 throws; $10 guaranteed dunk)

Pie in the face ($5 per pie)

Statehouse Market will be canceled this week, August 4

posted by SPD Communications on August 2, 2022

Robert D. Orr Plaza will be closed this week, which will affect the Statehouse Market. Due to this closure, the market will be canceled this Thursday, August 4.

We’ll miss seeing you this week. Be sure to read Around the Circle next Wednesday for an update on when we’ll be back with more trucks, treats, and good eats. 

Don’t miss out on the last Statehouse Market of 2021!

posted by SPD Communications on October 25, 2021 SHM Week 8 Blog Pic

Over the past 20 weeks, we’ve been fortunate to bring some of Indiana’s finest farmers, artisans, and food truck entrepreneurs to the Indiana Government Center campus and spend our lunch hour with fellow state employees each Thursday. Our 20th and final Statehouse Market of 2021 is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28.

As the 2021 Market season comes to a close, we are reminiscing on all the great times we’ve had this year – enjoying lunch with our coworkers, celebrating the Market’s 9th birthday, fresh air and sunshine, delicious food truck cuisine, fresh produce from local farms, baked goods, fresh popcorn, local honey, being part of the 2021-22 SECC Kickoff event, seeing familiar friendly faces and making new friends, and so much more! We hope you’ve enjoyed the 2021 season as much as we have!

This isn’t goodbye, just see you later. The Statehouse Market will return in 2022, but in the meantime – be sure to visit the Market one last time this year. We can’t wait to see you there!

Here’s this week’s lineup (subject to change):

Vendors

Food Trucks

Statehouse Market’s 9th birthday celebration

posted by SPD Communications on July 6, 2021

The Statehouse Market returns to Robert D. Orr Plaza THIS THURSDAY, July 8! Expect our typical array of delicious street food and exceptional produce alongside popcorn, baked goods, artisan soaps, and so much more!

As if that wasn’t enough, this week also happens to be our ninth birthday! Help us blow out the proverbial candles and support some of the best farmers and entrepreneurs the Hoosier State has to offer. Our birthday bash takes place from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited, so be sure to meet us for lunch on Robert D. Orr Plaza this Thursday!

To celebrate, a few of our vendors will have birthday treats for sale at a special price for the Statehouse Market birthday. Join in on the festivities with a cookie from Rise’n Roll or a gluten free vegan cupcakes from Gluten Free Creations. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Check out the full lineup here (subject to change).

Statehouse Market returns June 17

posted by SPD Communications on May 13, 2021 SHM 2021 opening graphic

State employees, mark your calendars for June 17! The Statehouse Market returns to Robert D. Orr Plaza with fresh produce, fantastic artisan goods, and some of the Hoosier State’s finest food trucks! Make plans to join us on the plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there!

Many of your favorite vendors and food trucks are coming back this season, bringing with them healthy eats and delicious treats! You can check out the current roster at https://statehousemarket.com/vendors/food-trucks/. Is there a food truck or vendor you’d like to see this season? Let us know at spdcommunications@spd.in.gov.

We’re also still accepting applications for vendors and food trucks. If you’d like to be part of the fun, send us an email.

Statehouse Market 2020 canceled

posted by SPD Communications on July 2, 2020 SHM 2020 canceled

Due to circumstances involving COVID-19 in Indiana, the Indiana State Personnel Department has made the difficult decision to cancel the Statehouse Market this season.

We’ve worked very hard all year to examine all of our options for the continuation of the event in light of the ongoing pandemic, and up until recently it appeared we were going to be able to move forward with our delayed July 9 start date. Unfortunately, we have made the determination that the best path forward is to cancel all 14 weeks of the event this season and begin preparations for a return in 2021.

The Statehouse Market, as a signature event of the state of Indiana’s Invest in Your Health program, is intended to provide state employees and members of the general public the opportunity to purchase healthy items, such as Hoosier-grown produce, and to highlight the many Indiana entrepreneurs who are utilizing their skills and talents to create one-of-a-kind foods, beverages, condiments, and so much more.

We hope our market-goers will continue to support these farmers and small businesses. You can see a list of our current roster here.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the Statehouse Market this year, and we look forward to seeing our fellow employees and market participants on Robert D. Orr Plaza in 2021.

Statehouse Market set to return July 9

posted by SPD Communications on June 25, 2020 market blog pic

The Statehouse Market is set to return Thursday, July 9.

Beginning on that date and continuing each Thursday throughout the month of July, approximately a dozen produce vendors and food truck operators will be invited to Robert D. Orr Plaza for a Statehouse Market that will be reduced in size.

These changes are being put in place in order to comply with social distancing guidelines necessary due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If Indiana moves to stage of 5 of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana Plan and is able to remain in that stage due to positive health indicators and other criteria set forth in the plan, the Statehouse Market will return to its normal size and scope beginning in August.

Check back next week to see the full Opening Day roster revealed.

Keep watching StatehouseMarket.com to stay up-to-date on the market all season long.

Statehouse Market plans July 9 opening

posted by SPD Communications on May 20, 2020

Due to the state of Indiana’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana State Personnel Department will delay the opening of the 2020 Statehouse Market to Thursday, July 9.

Based on the revised re-opening date, the Statehouse Market will operate for a total of 14 weeks with our final market taking place Thursday, Oct. 8. The times of the market will remain the same as always (10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

Additionally, there will be changes in our layout as well as to the number of vendors and food trucks we can accommodate on a weekly basis. These changes are being implemented to encourage social distancing among our employee population. For an indeterminate amount of time, we will have to reduce the number of food trucks and vendors on Robert D. Orr Plaza on a given market day.

The market is an important part of the state employee experience and we must be able to provide an atmosphere that is fun and safe for all of our employees as well as for our produce growers, entrepreneurs, and mobile restaurant operators.

We look forward to sharing more details as 2020 Opening Day approaches.