| Elmer Whipker Sr. and his wife Beryl started the family business in 1928. Originally Elmer opened an open air market on State Road 7, a little more than a mile from the homestead. It was not until almost 10 years later when Highway 31 was paved that it moved to its current location. It started out as a small fruit stand built around a maple tree. Then was eventually moved to the barn where it is now. It is still family owned and operated by the youngest child of Elmer and Beryl’s, Alan and his wife Karen Whipker. Their sons Mike and Doug help them in growing bedding plants, perennials, vegetable plants and herbs in 14 greenhouses, and over 12,000 fall mums, plus 100 acres of vegetable crops. The market has two annual events one in the spring and another in the fall. The spring event is called the Spring Open House. This event usually occurs the first weekend of April. During this time customers can walk through the growing greenhouses. The fall event is called the Whipker’s Pumpkin Festival. This was started in 2000 and usually occurs the first two weekends in October. This event is kid oriented with games and prizes and hayrides to the pumpkin patch. More information on each event is advertised each spring and fall. |
| Whipker's Market & Greenhouses Inc. |
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