Centerville Farmer’s Market returns this Friday

CENTERVILLE  — The Centerville Farmer’s Market is back to offer fresh goods to the community. It will begin this Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center Park. 

The market will take place on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Special Events and Marketing Coordinator James Tidwell said the city is excited to relaunch the market. 

In the past, the market included arts and crafts vendors, but this time, the city decided to emphasize the farm-to-table aspect, City Administrator Krista Bedingfield said. She shared that they will be providing fresh produce, baked goods, and a grocery shopping alternative. 

“[It’s] allowing our community to come out and connect with the actual people that are [making] the produce,” she said. 

Vendors will include Acres & Oaks Kitchen, Anne’s Sweet Tooth, Delish and Decor by Sarah, Ernie’s Eggs, Jail Creek Farms, Peacocks Farm Fresh, Rustler Ranch Beef, Two Guys and a Wisk, and Willow and Magnolia. 

One of Tidwell’s favorite things about the relaunch is that most vendors will be new to the market scene. 

Bedingfield hopes the market will bring people to the park on Friday mornings. She believes it provides fresher products than going to a grocery store and is a great way to support the community. 

“I encourage everybody to come out and support the community. Hopefully we’ll be able to make it a great thing and be able to continue to grow it,” she said. 

The Centerville Farmer’s Market will take place every second and fourth Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will begin this Friday, May 8, at Center Park, located at 103 Church Street.