Downtown Hays Development Corporation

Downtown Hays is about to “blossom” with fresh produce, local crafts and wonderful entertainment.

The Downtown Hays Market will kick off its third season on Saturday, June 6, at 7:30a.m. It will again be located at in the 10th Street parking lot between Main and Fort Streets.

“It is with great excitement that the Downtown Hays Development Corporation (DHDC) introduces our 2015 Downtown Hays Market season and activities,” Executive Director Sara Bloom said. “The market will be hosting children and adult activities each weekend. That means educational events, craft days, special shows, and talented musicians will always be available to the public.”

The market’s opening day will be designated as “Children’s Day” and will feature a gardening activity sponsored by the Ellis County Extension Master Gardeners, face painting, and a vegetable scavenger hunt.

The market’s opening Wednesday, June 10, will be the official community welcome. The public is invited to attend a special four foot long pizza roll “ribbon” cutting in coordination with the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce and Slater’s Big Slice Pizza.

Local growers, craftsmen, bakers, and artists are all encouraged to be a part of this wonderful Downtown Hays event. The market will showcase items such as fresh produce, cut flowers, live plants, baked goods, honey, and jams plus handcrafted items, including jewelry, soaps, furniture, crafts and more. Returning and first time vendors are always welcome.

For the first time, the DHDC is encouraging and requesting participation from local food trucks.

“We’re hoping the addition of food trucks will attract a new demographic of locals down to the market,” Bloom said. “We’re reaching out to vendors in Hays as well as Victoria and Ellis.”

For a full list of activities or for more information visit the DHDC website, www.DowntownHays.com. Vendor registration forms are available online. The DHDC can be reached at (785) 621-4171.