The Farmer’s Market on Main Street in downtown Brooksville will begin on 07/09/16, according to Parks and Recreation and Facilities Director Mike Walker. The hours of operation will be from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Main Street will be closed in front of the courthouse. Though there are currently only nine vendors, Walker hopes that more will come and states they will be able to accommodate up to 20 vendors in front of the courthouse. As they increase the number of vendors, they will extend the marker further down Main Street.
Local farms have been contacted, and Walker handed out a map of 28 u-pick farms in the county. Some of the farms may participate as later in the season, or next year as their crop is ready for harvest. But Walker states the vendors are not limited to farmers, and encouraged the public to visit the Farmer’s Market every Saturday.
The second week the market is open, on 07/16/16, Walker states there will be a Cruise-In car show, the first of what he plans to make a quarterly event. October events will include breast cancer awareness and Halloween contests, which will probably occur during Founder’s Week.
A local radio station and television channel are announcing the Farmer’s Market, and Walker states he is receiving calls. Social media is also being utilized, and updates can be found on Facebook. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor can complete an application and pay the $15 fee. Please contact Desiree Fratianni at 352-540-3835 or Dfratianni@cityofbrooksville.us.