 The Grand Prairie Farmers Market will officially open for business at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, for the 2015 season. In addition to locally grown vegetables, meats, honey, pasta, spices, tamales and more, exciting activities are planned to kick off the season.
- USA Olympian and native Texan Johnny Quinn will make a special appearance.
- The market will feature live music and entertainment.
- Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen invites residents to join him for a stroll downtown. The Strollin’ with the Mayor event, beginning at 8:30 a.m., features a two-mile walk through the downtown area, beginning and ending at Market Square. Mayor Jensen plans to announce future dates for the 2015 Cyclin’ with the Mayor program. The Cyclin’ with the Mayor bike rides are planned for April through November as part of the Get Fit GP community health initiative.
- Numerous groups – including various city departments and Get Fit GP – will have booths at Market Square. Don’t miss the Parks, Arts and Recreation department’s photo booth!
Farmers Market will be open every Saturday, March 28 to December 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St. For more information, call 972-237-4599.
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