The San Antonio Farmers Market is making its return, for its second year, beginning on Sept. 8.
The event runs on the second Saturday of the month, from September through May, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at San Antonio City Park, 12202 Main St., San Antonio.
The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Antonio.
The market features vendors who set up around the park, offering a variety of products, including jams and jellies, honey, produce, jewelry and quilts.
One highlight this year will be live music by the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society.
Those wishing to donate blood also will be able to do so, at OneBlood’s Big Red Bus that will be parked at the site to accept donations. Donors will receive both a free T-shirt and a checkup.
Mr. Jim’s hot dog stand is returning to the market this year.
A table also will be set up for kids to give them a chance to create a craft, at no charge. A Rotary Club member will oversee that activity.
“That’s a part of doing what we can for kids,” said Terrie Grissom, treasurer of San Antonio’s Rotary Club. “We are very much a community-focused club, serving the San Antonio area the best we can.”
The park has a playground for children and numerous picnic tables for dining.
In addition to exploring the vendors, patrons are welcome to volunteer their voices for singing performances.
The event is free of charge, and pets are welcome, too.
Proceeds benefit causes supported by the Rotary Club of San Antonio. The club supports scholarships for students and donates food bags to the San Antonio Elementary School, among other things.
“One main thing is to try and improve education and the life of people,” said Winnie Burke, chairwoman of the Rotary Club.
Club members also will be on hand to help vendors set up tents.
San Antonio Farmers Market
Where: San Antonio City Park, 12202 Main St., in San Antonio
When: The second Saturday of the month, September through May, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Details: The event will hold various vendors, food, live music and a blood drive. Pets are welcome, too.
Info: Contact Winnie Burke at (352) 437-5161 or .
Published September 5, 2018
