Central Park Farmers Market kicks off season Saturday

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The opening day of Central Park Farmers Market will be Saturday, April 26. The market will be open 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 25. Starting in mid-June, the market will also be open Tuesday evenings from 3 to 7 p.m.

The market will continue in Central Park through June but be required to change location beginning in July to Kiwanis Park. The change is necessary due to construction at Central Park beginning after National Tom Sawyer Days. The construction project in Central Park will involve renovation to the bandstand, sidewalks and other features.

Steve Huse, market manager, said vendors are excited about connecting with their customers in a new location this year. With Kiwanis Park having a playground, he thinks it gives customers a reason to shop a little bit longer.

This is the fourth year that several of the vendors will be eligible to take SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for payment through a program with Douglass Community Services.

About 30 vendors participate in the Farmers Market each week.

More information is available from Huse at hopefarms2@gmail.com or by calling 573-406-8401.