By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

The Downtown Hays Market opens for the season Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. in the 10th Street parking lot between Main and Fort Streets.

This is the third year for the market which features fresh produce and local crafts.

Downtown Hays Development Corporation Director Sara Bloom told Hays City Commissioners Thursday night there will also be new attractions this year.

“There’s going to be something for everyone to do on every Saturday,” she said.

“This Saturday specifically will be Children’s Day. We’re going to have face painting and a special presentation by the Hays Master Gardeners…we’re really trying to make it a family event this year.”

Bloom talked about the market during the DHDC presentation requesting $53,655 in funding from the city in 2016.

This is also the first year local food trucks have been invited to participate in the market.

The Downtown Hays Market is open 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday mornings and starting June 10, Wednesday evenings from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. through October.