18-05-2025
Fairmont Hometown Market series holds first event for 2025
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FAIRMONT, (WBOY) — Vendors and other local merchants were battling against strong gusts during Fairmont's first Home Town Market in 2025 Saturday afternoon, but that didn't keep people away from enjoying the live music and otherwise pleasant temperatures.
Organized by Main Street Fairmont, the Home Town Market series in downtown Fairmont features dozens of local vendors and food options, many of which had to resort to holding down their tents or awnings to prevent them from being blown away entirely.
While the weather posed challenges to some vendors on Saturday, Executive Director of Mainstreet Fairmont, Alex Petry, said the markets are a great way to bring more attention to local and downtown businesses.
'They need supported right now, our small businesses need supported, and this is a celebration of everything that's awesome about downtown,' Petry said.
Each Hometown Market this summer will have a different theme, with May 17's theme being 'Music On Monroe.' Live music was provided during the event by The Fridley Boys and Weary Space Wanderer.
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Future Hometown Markets will be held on the third Saturday of every month through September:
June 21 — Pride Block Party (in Partnership with Fairmont Pride)
July 19 — Annual Friendly City Car Show
Aug. 16 — The Annual Tomato Festival
Sept. 20 — The End of SummerBash!
If you'd like to sign up to be a vendor at future Hometown Markets, you can find signup details on the Main Street Fairmont website.
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