A new community market will take place at Centennial Park in Okanagan Falls every Wednesday.
“Volunteer organizers recently met with several vendors to discuss how everyone could be involved to create a successful venue. With new ideas and enthusiasm, it became clear that the market would also create an opportunity for new friendships, as many vendors are new to OK Falls or live out of town,” said organizer Elaine Chernoff.
To date, over 15 vendors have committed to supporting the weekly market. Organizers anticipate new items each week as not all vendors will set up each Wednesday. They said visitors can expect to see farm and garden products, leather goods, jewelry, art work, crafts, baking and home-based businesses.
“The market will grow when more produce is available and when different vendors join us. Working together with vendors and residents of OK Falls, we recognized a common goal of wanting to create a ‘community’ within the market environment and to embrace our diversity,” said Chernoff.
On Wednesday, June 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., Centennial Park will be full of activities, music, food and games hosted by the Older Adult Play in the Park project — as well as Market in the Park with vendors selling goods and services.
“We want everyone to share this information with friends and neighbours, even those out of town and make it an outing. Remember the Legion is cooking up chicken wings on Wednesdays, and just a block away, north or south, there’s great Chinese food and super ice cream. The volunteer firemen come out and practice on Wednesday evenings as well,” said Chernoff.
Anyone interested in joining the Market in the Park as a vendor can contact Vivian at 250-462-7579.