The local farmer’s market is on the move.
The Drayton Kinettes, who host the market, are hoping a new location will raise the market’s profile and bring in more vendors and shoppers.
At the April 25 meeting, council supported the Kinette Club of Drayton request to use the municipal parking lot across from the fire hall on Main Street West in Drayton for an outdoor farmers’ market from June through to the end of August. The market will run on Saturday mornings from 9am to noon.
“This location offers ample parking for vendors and shoppers, as well as better opportunity for commuters and walkers to discover what the market has to offer,” stated economic development officer Martin Bohl in a report to council.
Bohl notes Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson and public works director Sam Mattina both support the proposal.
“The farmers market is an opportunity for produce, baking, crafts and local farmers to showcase their merchandise to consumers in a convenient and very central downtown location,” stated Bohl.
He added that in an effort to grow the attendance and public image of the market, the Kinettes are planning a few theme days throughout the market season, including a strawberry breakfast, Canada Day theme and a pancake breakfast.
