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Palafox Market Thrives!

On Saturday mornings, crowds ranging from 1,000-2,500 people stroll through Martin Luther King Plaza to take in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of fresh produce, baked goods, fine arts and antiques offered by local vendors. Regular patrons chat with familiar vendors while first-time visitors and tourists browse the market place.

Over 40 vendors set up shop at Palafox Market every Saturday, and one June weekend set the 2010 record with 54 vendors. If this trend continues, Palafox Market will become the largest farmers market in the three-county region in just its third year, a testament to the vendors and patrons who come out every week to participate.

“Palafox Market is a great extension to my existing business.  I love that I can keep in touch with my customers and answer their gardening and herb questions,” said Lorene AdairJipson, owner of Lorene Adair’s Herbs.  “It’s great seeing local people coming out to support local businesses in such a fun environment.”

 Downtown itself is also benefitting from the bump in traffic, helping to make Saturdays one of the better sales days for shops and restaurants.

 About Palafox Market

The downtown public market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. May 1st through October 30th under the shady oak trees of Martin Luther King Plaza on Palafox Street between Wright and Chase Streets. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art, and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market. Items originate directly from onsite vendors who grow, make, or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs, and art for sale. For more information, visit www.palafoxmarket.com.

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