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5/25/2023 6:18:26 PM General

Uptown Marion Market Opens June 10

The Uptown Marion Market season kicks off on Saturday, June 10 from 8am-Noon on 7th Avenue in Uptown Marion. Forty local vendors with fresh produce, wine, honey, baked goods, and artisan items, will be featured. Attendees are encouraged to make it a day in Marion by visiting local restaurants and businesses.

 

In addition to market vendors, enjoy a full line-up of family fun! June 10 will feature Face Painting by Lindsay from 8-10 am, amazing balloon artistry by The Balloon Buffoons from 10 am - Noon, and performances by the steel drum band Pandelirium, and the Heart of Marion Community Choir.

 

The Power of Produce (POP), in partnership with Linn County Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, will return this year. POP Club provides a fun opportunity for children to engage in the local food system through conversations directly with farmers, educational games and demonstrations, and exposure to new fruits and vegetables. Activities will be open to all children while supplies last.

 

The Uptown Marion Market will continue July 8, August 12, and September 30 from 8am – Noon. View vendor information and market map by visiting marioncc.org or facebook.com/MarionIAChamber.

 

August 12 will feature a Youth Entrepreneur Fair in the Uptown Artway from 8am - Noon. Youth under the age of 18 with handcrafted items are welcome to apply. Applications will open June 15, space is limited. More information available at marioncc.org/uptown-marion-markets.

 

Uptown Marion Market is sponsored by the Marion Chamber Platinum Community Partners – Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, MercyCare Community Physicians, Summit Pointe Senior Living, and Z102.9, and is presented by the Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion Main Street.  This event is also supported in part by the City of Marion Hotel/Motel Grant Program.

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