Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market Kicks Off 13th Season on May 6

The Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market (AMSFM) kicks off its 13th season on Saturday, May 6. The 2023 market season will run every Saturday through October 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in historic Downtown Ames. In October, the market hours will change to 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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The Market will be held in the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street and offer fresh local produce, baked goods, wine, cheese, meats, eggs, jams, cut flowers, handcrafted artwork, delicious, prepared food and so much more. The Market will also feature live music, local entertainment, free children’s activities, and other special events during the season.
 
Special events for May:
May 6 – Hovick Family Petting Zoo
May 13 – Joyful Colorz Face Painting
May 20 – Meyer’s Pony Rides
 
“We are excited for our 13th season on Main Street,” said Market Manager Lojean Petersen. “The market is expanding again with 23 new fulltime and occasional vendors joining us this year. With special events planned each week, a variety of live music and children’s activities, there will be something new and exciting every Saturday.”
 
Thank you to all of the sponsors of the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market who help make this event possible: Iowa State University, Waddle Exteriors, Deery of Ames, First National Bank, Wheatsfield Cooperative, and the City of Ames.
 
The Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market is led by the Ames Chamber of Commerce and is supported by the Discover Ames Community Grant Program.
 
For more information and up-to-date announcements throughout the market season, make sure to follow the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market on Facebook, and Downtown Ames on all social media platforms (@downtownames).
Website: http://www.amesmainstreetfarmersmarket.com/

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