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Utah’s Own Holiday Shoppes Return to Millcreek Common for the 2025 Season

image.pngUtah’s Own and Millcreek City announce the return of the indoor holiday market, featuring 100% locally made products from more than 45 Utah businesses.

The highly anticipated third annual Utah’s Own Holiday Shoppes at Millcreek Common is back for the 2025 holidays. Utah’s Own, a program of Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food, is again partnering with Millcreek City to present this festive indoor marketplace celebrating Utah’s vibrant local food, agricultural, and artisan community.

Operating daily from November 1 through December 24 from 11:00a.m. to 9:00p.m., the Utah’s Own Holiday Shoppes will feature more than 45 Utah producers, including farmers, artisanal food producers, and handmade goods vendors at Millcreek Public Market.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Millcreek City again this year to promote local products in such a beautiful retail space,” said Emily Ashby, Program Manager of Utah’s Own. “By selecting Utah’s Own goods, customers are not only getting one-of-a-kind gifts, but are supporting their community by making a direct investment in the future of our state’s family-owned businesses.”

This year’s market will offer a curated mix of holiday provisions, from savory sauces and artisanal sweets to handmade self-care items in the “apothecary” section. Whether stocking your own pantry or assembling custom gift boxes for colleagues, educators, or loved ones, the Utah’s Own Shoppes make it effortless to give the gift of local.

“Supporting local businesses is the key to ensuring our community of producers is thriving and continuing to grow not only this season but for years to come,” said Lacy Gill, Business Development Manager at Millcreek. “Millcreek is committed to supporting emerging and established businesses throughout the year, including at Utah’s Own Holiday Shoppes for the gifting season.” 

Special Events: 

  • image.pngOpening Day: Saturday, November 1 at 11 a.m.
  • A Grateful Get-Together & Grand Opening: Friday, November 14, 6–8 p.m.
    Celebrate the start of the skating season at Millcreek Common and meet Utah’s Own producers. Enjoy product samples, tree lighting, and live music. Bring a coat donation for a free ice-skating pass and receive a free Utah’s Own tote while supplies last.
  • Ice Skating Season Opens: November 14 through winter, daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (hours vary for holidays and special events).
  • Photos with the Grinch & Storytime with Cindy Lou Who: Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Public Market. Enjoy free photos with the Grinch and storytime every hour with Cindy Lou Who.
  • Winter Solstice Bazaar: Saturday, December 20 (5–9 p.m.) & Sunday, December 21 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.). A last-minute holiday shopping weekend featuring handmade wares, vintage goods, artisan foods, and more.

Featuring Utah’s Own Vendors:

Alpine Reflection • Amber Bee’s Honey Butter • AmsterDam Delicious • Bets & Kate Toffee • Deep Dark Drinking Chocolate • Deziria Chocolate • Elden Foods • Fitz Outfitters • Frog Bench Farms • Fudge Co • Grandma Sandinos • Hadfield House • Han’s Kombucha • Holly’s Pantastic Products • HUGZ Snacks • JulBud Ranch • JulieAnn Caramels • K&K’s Bodacious Beer Biscuits • Keeper of the B • Killer Spice • Kimmie’s Kandies • Must Be Nuts • Mycel Mushrooms • Nice Farm Goods • Nico’s Fresh Salsa • Peach & Bee Honey • Positive Deviant Creations • Rocky Mountain Bully Chews • Salsa Del Diablo • SLC Underground Sweets • Spice Symphony • Sprig Ceramics • Tagge’s Famous Fruit & Veggies Farms • Tallow Works • Tantalus Rapid Brew • The Lavender Apple • The Nut Garden • The Salted Roots • Tiff’s Tallow • Toffee Teasers • Uncle Hoss’ Crisscross Crunch • Via e.s.p. • Wild Waters Soapery

Follow @utahsown, @millcreekpublicmarket, and @millcreekcommon on Instagram and Facebook for vendor highlights and event updates.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Utah’s Own: Emily Ashby

Public Market at Millcreek Common: Troy Hartpence

About Utah’s Own:

Utah’s Own is a program of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food with a mission to promote local agriculture and food businesses, provide business resources, and facilitate networking and sales opportunities for members. Members include farmers, ranchers, specialty food producers, restaurants, and other agricultural and food businesses throughout Utah.

About Millcreek Common:

Millcreek Common is a dynamic public space that includes an outdoor Skate Loop, 65’ climbing wall, Splash Pad, Public Market, local restaurants, and private event spaces. Active with year-round public events, the Common invites all community members to gather, play, and make memories in the heart of Millcreek. The Public Market at Millcreek Common (1330 E Chambers Avenue) is located on the Millcreek Common campus on the first floor of Millcreek City Hall between Highland Drive and 1300 East on 3300 South. Parking access is via Chambers Avenue, which is just south of Crown Burger on Highland Drive. You can also access parking via Woodland Avenue.

UDAF Urges Horse Owners to Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is urging all horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus (WNV) following confirmed cases across the state. To date, horses in the following 11 counties have tested positive for WNV: Utah (5), Box Elder (3), Cache (3), Weber (2), Davis (1), Uintah (1), Salt Lake (1), Rich (1), San Juan (1), Tooele (1), and Summit (1). Of the confirmed cases, 14 horses have been treated and 6 were euthanized.

“Vaccination is the most effective way to protect horses from West Nile virus,” said State Veterinarian Dr. Amanda Price. “The vaccines are safe, low cost, and provide strong protection, while treatment for infected horses can be very expensive and does not guarantee recovery.”

West Nile virus is spread primarily by mosquitos and can cause serious illness or death in unvaccinated horses. Clinical signs may include stumbling, lack of coordination, muscle twitching, weakness, or paralysis. While some horses recover with intensive treatment, many do not survive;the disease kills up to 35% of infected horses, and up to 40% of the horses that survive never fully recover. UDAF strongly recommends that all horse owners: 

  • Consult their veterinarian and ensure horses are current on WNV and other recommended vaccinations. 
  • Take steps to reduce mosquito and bird populations around barns and pastures by removing standing water, regularly washing troughs, and using insect repellents when appropriate.

WNV and other neurologic diseases in horses are required to be reported to the State Veterinarian’s office. The State Veterinarian works with the Department of Health and Human Services, local health departments, and mosquito abatement districts to target areas known to have WNV to reduce the risk to other horses and people. 

For more information about equine WNV vaccination and disease prevention, please visit https://ag.utah.gov/documents/Equine-West-Nile-Encephalitis.pdf or contact your local veterinarian. For information on WNV in humans, please visit https://epi.utah.gov/west-nile-virus/.

UDAF Issues Public Health Alert on Ready-to-Eat Pasta Meals Linked to Listeria Death 

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is alerting consumers to a national public health alert affecting ready-to-eat pasta meals sold nationwide, including in Utah, due to the risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. UDAF is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for these products and dispose of them or return to the place of purchase.

These products have been linked to an outbreak that has caused 20 illnesses, including 19 hospitalizations and four deaths, one of which was in Utah. The actual number of illnesses may be higher than the number reported as many cases may go unreported and it can take 3-4 weeks to determine if an illness is part of an outbreak.

UDAF anticipates more updates as the investigation continues; consumers should check the USDA FSIS Recalls page (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls) regularly for additional updates.

The following products are subject to the public health alert issued by USDA FSIS: 

  • Sold at Walmart: 12-oz. clear plastic tray packages labeled “MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE” with “best if used by” dates SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, 2025; SEP 29, 2025; SEP 30, 2025; and OCT 01, 2025. The product bears establishment number “EST. 50784” or “EST. 47718” inside the USDA mark of inspection. [view product photo here]
  • Sold at Trader Joe’s: 16-oz. plastic tray packages labeled “TRADER JOE’S CAJUN STYLE BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST FETTUCCINE ALFREDO” with “best if used by” dates 9/20/2025, 9/24/2025, or 9/27/2025 printed on the front label of the packaging. The product bears establishment number “P- 45288” inside the USDA mark of inspection. [view product photo here]
  • Full USDA FSIS alert

Previously Recalled Products (no longer on shelves, but consumers may still have them frozen at home):
FreshRealm previously recalled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo meals produced before June 17, 2025. These meals were sold in the refrigerated section of Walmart and Kroger stores and are intended for microwaving before eating and are past expiration but may still be in consumers’ freezers. They include:

  • Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine (12.3 oz.) – best-by date of June 26, 2025 or prior
  • Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine (32.8 oz.) – best-by date of June 27, 2025 or prior
  • Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (12.5 oz.) – best-by date of June 19, 2025 or prior
  • Establishment numbers: “EST. P-50784,” “EST. P-47770,” or “EST. P-47718” in the USDA mark of inspection
  • USDA FSIS Recall Notice, [view product photos here]

What Consumers Should Do:

  • Check your refrigerator and freezer. If you have any of the products listed above, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
  • Contact your retailer if you are unsure whether a product you purchased is part of this recall or public health alert.
  • Seek medical advice if you develop symptoms of listeriosis, especially if you are pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. Pregnant people, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at greatest risk. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn. Symptoms usually start within 2 weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeria, but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. If you have symptoms of listeriosis within two months after eating the recalled products,  seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the recalled  food.

UDAF is working closely with state and federal partners to ensure Utah consumers are informed and protected. Additional information and updates can be found below:

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Sanpete County Poultry Farm

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey facility in Sanpete County. HPAI is a contagious viral disease that affects domestic poultry and wild birds, often leading to high death rates in flocks. “Commercial turkey facilities in the northern U.S. and here in Utah have been the most impacted by HPAI this falI. With migratory bird season just beginning, we may see a greater impact as the season progresses. It is imperative that poultry producers practice strong biosecurity.” said State Veterinarian Dr. Amanda Price.

UDAF is working closely with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) on the incident response. All commercial facilities in the area have been quarantined, and birds at the affected site will be depopulated to prevent further spread. As part of existing avian influenza response plans, UDAF and its federal partners are working jointly on additional surveillance and testing in areas around the affected flock.

“The loss of this flock is a significant hardship for the producer and their community and our team is working closely with them to minimize the risk of spread to other facilities. That said, this incident involves a single round of birds from one facility and is not expected to cause a notable impact on the availability of turkeys in Utah or across the country leading up to Thanksgiving. Consumers should feel confident that turkey and poultry products remain safe and readily available,” said Commissioner Kelly Pehrson.

Poultry owners should vigilantly watch their flocks for signs of HPAI, which include high death loss among flocks, nasal discharge, decreased appetite or water consumption, and lack of coordination in birds. Owners of birds experiencing any of these signs should immediately contact the State Veterinarian’s Office at [email protected].

HPAI is often spread by wild migratory waterfowl. The virus can be carried into domestic flocks through direct contact with wild birds, contaminated equipment, or people moving between flocks. Anyone involved with poultry production, from small backyard flock owners to large commercial producers, should review their biosecurity plans to ensure the safety of their birds. While HPAI is a serious disease in poultry, it does not currently present an immediate risk to public health. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of all poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165˚F is recommended as a general food safety precaution.

Helpful resources:

FSA Emergency Livestock Relief Program

Through USDA, FSA is issuing approximately $1 billion in emergency relief payments to help offset increased supplemental feed costs due to qualifying flood or wildfire. Livestock producers can receive payment for one or both years.

To be eligible for an ELRP payment, livestock producers must:

  • Have eligible livestock
  • Meet “qualifying disaster event” criteria

Qualifying Disaster Events

To streamline program delivery, FSA has compiled a list of approved counties with qualifying floods and wildfires in 2023 and 2024. For losses in these counties, livestock producers are not required to submit supporting documentation for floods or wildfires.

View Approved Counties Dashboard

Counties Not Listed as Approved

For losses in counties not listed as approved, livestock producers can apply for assistance but must provide supporting documentation to demonstrate that a qualifying flood or wildfire occurred in the county where the livestock were physically located or would have been physically located if not for the disaster event. FSA county committees will determine if the disaster event meets program requirements.

Acceptable documentation includes:

    • Photographs documenting impact to livestock, land, or property
    • Insurance documentation
    • Emergency declaration reports
    • News articles
    • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration storm event database records
    • Other FSA disaster program participation records
    • Other documentation determined acceptable by the FSA county committee
.