The Market kicks off monthly event this Sunday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Newtown Macon is hosting a new event that will take place every third Sunday of the month.

A monthly Farmers and Makers Market will offer a variety of local products and services such as crafts, food, and artisan items.

Emily Hopkins, director of Place at Newtown Macon, says NewTown Macon won a grant from the Downtown Challenge Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. The grant allows them to host a monthly market to increase access to food for residents who live downtown.

“About 15 vendors have signed up for the Sunday festivities,” Hopkins said.

Event information

When:  The Market starts Sunday, September 15 at 11 a.m. and ends 2 p.m.

Where:  Between the block of First and Second Street downtown.

Admission:  Free and open to the public.

During The Market, Dean Brown and the Dubshak Band will perform.

Vendors for the September market include:

• Rocking Chair Ranch
• Jail Creek Farms
• Green Hearts and Crafts
• Good Boy Goodies
• Celestial Mind and Soul
• Bon Bon Macon
• DkDesigns4
• The Bearded Bee Homestead
• Le Elegant Macaron
• Li’monz Sips-n-Dips
• The Savvy Smoker
• The Sassy Alpaca
• ChemScentsations All Natural Body Products
• Macon Metal Works
• Bone Creek Farms