Since 1983 downtown
is a gathering spot for residents, college students and visitors alike.
Open from
year round Farmers Market features farmers selling fresh, locally grown
produce, food vendors, arts and crafts, informational booths, and
entertainment.
The market occupies six blocks on
The
mouth-watering array of food offerings are a Food Network producer’s
dream – barbecue ribs, chicken and sausages, pizza, vegan food, slow
roasted corn-on-the-cob, crepes, tamales, churros, strawberry desserts,
and hummus.
Entertainment ranges from local dance groups, live bands, solo artists, climbing wall, and bounce house.
The
Farmers Market is also a popular venue for special annual events such
as Fire Prevention Night, Law Enforcement Night, Mother’s Day Flower
Give-a-Way, Downtown Brown’s Birthday, Halloween Events, and The Great
Pumpkin contest.
Held quarterly, the Main Stage
Entertainment showcases a live band with a concert-style stage,
professional sound and lighting system, with the next concert scheduled
April 2. Also, mark your calendar for the 24th Annual Rib Cook-Off on April 23. This
year’s event is a tribute to the late Larry Kowalski of Mo’s Smokehouse
BBQ, one of the original barbecue vendors at the Farmers Market.
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