Lethbridge's Downtown Outdoor Farmers' Market kicks off, will run every Wednesday throughout summer
Nothing says summer more than the Downtown Outdoor Farmers' Market, which kicked off its season in Festival Square on Wednesday.
Vendors of all types were taking part and selling anything from fresh produce and baked goods to clothing and accessories.
The market is put on by the Lethbridge and District Exhibition and Downtown Lethbridge BRZ.
It will take place at Festival Square every Wednesday throughout the summer.
Organizers say they're excited to bring it back once more and help draw residents downtown.
Nothing says summer more than the Downtown Outdoor Farmers' Market, which kicked off its season in Festival Square on Wednesday.
Nothing says summer more than the Downtown Outdoor Farmers' Market, which kicked off its season in Festival Square on Wednesday.
'It creates that foot traffic and people will come around. You see a great deal more when you're on the sidewalk, looking into store fronts and getting your interests piqued, and so as you pass various stores on your way to the farmers' market, you think, 'Oh, maybe I'll check into that shoe store or bookstore,' said Sarah Amies, Downtown Lethbridge BRZ executive director.
The downtown market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday, on top of the Saturday market, which takes place at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre.
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