Farmers Market

Market fresh

Th emed events bring something new to Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market

The Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market draws thousands to the Liberty Square every year, and this year those guests are in for a special treat.

“We have a whole bunch of stuff planned,” organizer Shawn Garland said. “Th is year we are going over and above just having our wonderful farmers and makers.”

Featured every Saturday morning May through October, Garland said each month the market will have a special theme such as history or art.

Beginning in May, preservation and history take the lead with trolley tours funded by a city grant and historic walking tours showcasing of the roots of Liberty. Garland said the market is partnering with Garrison School Cultural Center, Clay County Museum and the city to determine what each week will feature and where each of the tours will lead.

June is performing arts month. Make Music Liberty is partnering with the market to help bring sounds to the historic square. Other weekend performances will include dance and theatre through partnerships with Corbin Th eatre, Liberty Arts Commission and local dancers.

Health and wellness will be showcased in July. Garland said the city’s Parks and Recreation Department will be involved and she hopes to forge partnerships with the local hospital and the county’s public health center.

Animals will have a howling good time in August, which will be all about pets. Th e market will host pet contests, a pet parade and more activities yet to be determined.

September will bring youth in education featuring Liberty’s 20 Under 20 innovators and partnerships with the local school district.

Finally, as harvests begins to dwindle, Garland said the market will seek more local artists to replace vacant farmer booths for October, which will be all about visual art.

To get involved as a theme participant,

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partners are encouraged to email Garland at farmersmarket@historicdowntownliberty. org. To apply for a booth, farmers and makers can visit downtownliberty.org and select the Farmers Market tab for applications.

As if the fun-fi lled themes weren't enough, Garland said the market, which historically wraps around the Clay County Administration Building at the center of the historic Liberty Square, will also extend down North Main Street off ering more booths.

MARKET DETAILS Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May through September; 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays in October

Liberty Farmers Market: A different market, 7 a.m. to noon in Feldmans parking lot, 1332 W. Kansas St.