The new Downtown Hays Market has been drawing lots of vendors and customers since June 8.

Now it’s “officially” open, following Wednesday afternoon’s ribbon cutting with the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.

The market is situated in the 10th Street parking lot between Main and Fort Streets.

The north side of the parking lot is temporarily closed because of a water main break Monday afternoon.  The leak is fixed, but the bricks and street still need some repair and cleanup.

Saturday  the market will be open extended hours, 7a.m.-1p.m.,  in conjunction with the annual Blues BBQ & Bargains event.

(Photo courtesy Hays Area Chamber of Commerce)