Downtown Salmon Arm and the Shuswap Farm and Craft Market are partnering to bring a new shopping option to the Ross Street plaza in the summer.
Salmon Arm Downtown Improvement Association manager Lindsay Wong says the downtown market would run from 4 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday from June 29 to Sept. 7. There is space for 11 vendors, not including the mobile food location leased by the city.
“All vendors will be required to be a member of the Shuswap Farm and Craft Market so as to be covered under their insurance policy,” stated Wong in a letter to the city.
“It is a requirement that all vendors have their mandatory Interior Health permits and other required business permits.”
In addition to local growers, farmers and artisans, entertainment will also be a staple at the downtown market.
“Not only can our visitors buy fresh, local products and support local crafters, but there will be educational components to the entertainment,” said Wong.
“The Métis dancers (and the) Turtle Donkey Refuge are just two of the presentations we hope to showcase.”
Wong noted the entertainment wouldn’t be on at the same time as the music in Marine Park for Wednesdays on the Wharf (WOW).
City council was pleased to provide a letter of support for the event.
The Shuswap Farm and Craft Market’s regular outdoor market opens for business again on Friday, April 29 and will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays behind Centenoka Park Mall in the Rainbow Glass parking lot. It runs until Oct. 7.