This past summer saw the launch of the Mapleton Market, a venture led by the Kinette Club of Drayton aimed at bringing local growers and vendors to the community of Drayton.
The market opened on May 30, in conjunction with the group’s popular Mom to Mom used children’s items sale, and operated independently most Saturday mornings throughout the summer, closing for the season on Oct. 3.
Located inside the agricultural society building at the fairgrounds, the market was able to run as a rain-or-shine event. Local artisans and crafters set up displays of unique finds alongside tables of locally grown vegetables and seasonal berries.
The Kinette Club is planning to have the market become an annual occurrence and is asking residents of the Drayton, Moorefield and surrounding areas to consider joining the market while planning their gardens for next season.
Moving into the fall season, the club is also planning for its third annual toy drive. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be brought to the Drayton and Moorefield Santa Claus parades as well as local drop-off points.
The Kinette Club meets in Drayton on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Kin Club Room, 49 Elm St. Visitors are welcome.
For more information about the club or Kinette projects, email draytonkinettes@gmail.com or visit the group’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DraytonKinettes.
