I apologize to anyone who showed up last week as a result of the front-page announcement in the TribStar. I'm not sure how that happened, but I think that the White Violet Center's Wednesday Market opened on May 27; perhaps someone figured that the Downtown Market had started as well.
Anyway - the market is going to be significantly bigger this year. I am expecting at least 20 vendors each week, and probably 25 or 30 through the peak part of the season.
We have a lot more music planned this year, and other fun activities to add to the atmosphere of the market. Look for an announcement about the Zucchini 500 race in July.
The opening day may be the only time that Aaron Warner has honey for sale - it goes so fast!
Look for Strawberries this week - to get you in the mood for the Strawberry Festival on Thursday June 11 at the First Congregational Church - 630 Ohio Street.
- In a new tradition, Rev. Lant Davis will bless the season-opening of the Market this week.
- Hallie Hound Barkery will celebrate their second annivversary with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting at 10 am. We expect Mayor Bennett and the media to be there.
- The Women of Erin open the season with their celtic music this Saturday.
The Senior Nutriton Program, which last year provided $18 in vouchers for income-eligible seniors, is expanding this year. Starting in mid-June, vouchers for $24 will be distributed in a six(?) county areaby WCIEDD- Area 7 (238-1561). This was a great way to bring some new customers to the market, and gave them access to a variety of produce that they might not buy at the grocery.
See you on Saturday!
This was a wonderful first day and I just want to say thank you again for having this and giving vendors a place where they can buy, sell, barter, and come together as a community.
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