First Farmer’s Market a Big Success!
Thoughts from Event Coordinator Christine Andrus:
We all were so happy with the way the Farmers Market turned out and are eagerly anticipating next week and beyond.
The vendors agreed that this first market was as an opportunity to learn what to bring next week as much as it is was a sales event. Many vendors sold out of their wares in the first hour and a half due to the great turnout and support of the community but also in part to the slim pickings of ripe produce. We will all be watching and waiting for our gardens to turn out more and more fresh vegetables. The season is just begining so there is plenty more to come.
The craft vendors also did very well. There will be some very creative work going on this week to resupply their booths! A big hit was the High School German Club’s baked goods and snowcone stand. They were thrilled with the results of their fundraising efforts and look to be that much closer to their trip to Europe.
Another big winner were the downtown businesses. Businesses showed an marked improvement in traffic and sales compared to a usual Saturday according to the owners who came to the market and spoke to us. That’s great news as it has always been the goal of the Farmers Market to increase traffic and attract people to the downtown area on an otherwise slower day.
Overall, we anticipate the event to grow in coming weeks and look forward to new vendors and different types of goods to keep things fresh and different. We hope the community will continue to support the Market and keep coming to see what is new and fresh and local.
A large crowd turned out for a fun afternoon!
July 20th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Chica,
I had to work until 4:00 so didn’t have an opportunity to get downtown. How many vendors were there? I hope it continues to be as good through the entire time Christine plans to hold the Market.