Get Fresh! More than just veggies at Farmer's Market
Victorian Square in Sparks the place to be each Thurdsday
January 7, 2009
Don't miss the Hometowne Farmer's Market held on Victorian Square in downtown Sparks this summer. The event takes place every Thursday evening, 4 - 9 p.m. June 12 - Aug. 21, except Aug. 8.
Shoppers can enjoy fresh picked produce from some of the finest growers, a tasty variety of international food and beverage items, packaged foods, unique arts and crafts, and assorted flowers.
Each week of the farmer's market offers new themes, different community group involvement, exciting stage music and street performers, and returning and new sponsors are also weekly highlights.
Shuttle Rides
Take the Farmer's Market Express, courtesy of RTC RIDE and the City of Sparks, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Reed High School to the RTC CITISTATION on C Street.
This complimentary service runs every 15 minutes, with the last shuttle returning from CITISTATION at 9:30 p.m.
Parking at Reed High School is also free. Call 348-RIDE for more info.
Things to do
Guests are encouraged to circulate the entire event to experience all it has to offer. Stop by the Family Activity Park on Sparks Plaza , or interact with and support one of over 125 vendors, crafters, and sponsors. In an ongoing effort to monitor the consumption of alcohol, those 21 and over who intend to purchase alcoholic beverages are asked to wear a wristband and receive a hand stamp.
DO NOT bring:
• Glass containers
• Alcohol
• Pets
For more information, call (775) 353-2291.