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AMES, IA – The Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market (AMSFM) will kick off its 12th season on Saturday, May 7. The 2022 market season will run every Saturday through October 15 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm in historic downtown Ames. In October market hours will change to 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. 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. “We are thrilled to open our 12th season of the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market this weekend,” says Lojean Petersen, Market Manager. “The Market continues to grow and we are excited to bring several We are expanding again with 20 new fulltime and occasional vendors joining the market this year. We are also excited to bring back the Annual Farm to Table Dinner in July. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, we are eager to bring community together again for this fan-favorite event.” The opening weekend will bring Ace Jones as the featured musician and Joyful Colorz will provide free. With special events planned each week, a variety of live music and children’s activities, there will be something new and exciting every Saturday. Free Special Events: May 7 – Joyful Colorz Face Painting May 14 – Hovick Petting Zoo May 21 – Meyer’s Pony Rides June 4 – Joyful Colorz Face Painting June 11 – AMSFM Bake-Off Contest June 18 – Batman and the Batmobile July 2 – Meyer’s Pony Rides July 16 – Kid’s Bake-Off Contest July 30 – Joyful Colorz Face Painting For more event information and to keep up-to-date on weekly vendors, kid’s activities and special events at the Market, please bookmark www.amesmainstreetfarmersmarket.com and become a fan on Facebook (Ames Main Street Farmers Market), Instagram (Ames Farmers Market), or follow on Twitter (Ames Farmers).
AMES, IA – The Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market (AMSFM) will kick off its 12th season on Saturday, May 7. The 2022 market season will run every Saturday through October 15 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm in historic downtown Ames. In October market hours will change to 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
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.
“We are thrilled to open our 12th season of the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market this weekend,” says Lojean Petersen, Market Manager. “The Market continues to grow and we are excited to bring several We are expanding again with 20 new fulltime and occasional vendors joining the market this year. We are also excited to bring back the Annual Farm to Table Dinner in July. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, we are eager to bring community together again for this fan-favorite event.”
The opening weekend will bring Ace Jones as the featured musician and Joyful Colorz will provide free. With special events planned each week, a variety of live music and children’s activities, there will be something new and exciting every Saturday.
Free Special Events:
For more event information and to keep up-to-date on weekly vendors, kid’s activities and special events at the Market, please bookmark www.amesmainstreetfarmersmarket.com and become a fan on Facebook (Ames Main Street Farmers Market), Instagram (Ames Farmers Market), or follow on Twitter (Ames Farmers).