What's Up! Monday, Aug. 11, 2014

Farmer’s Market Wednesdays and Saturdays

The Farmer’s Market is now open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Current features include herbs, flowers, fresh fruits, fresh local vegetables, including sweet corn and tomatoes, fresh baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, locally produced BBQ sauces and spice mixes, woodworking products, candles, handmade crafts, locally grown meat, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Looking for  artists

The Parks Department is looking for local artists to participate in upcoming art/craft bazaars.  

The department will offering two art shows for the price of one. 

On Saturday Aug. 23 there will be a luau beach block party in front of City Hall. The streets will be blocked off the parking lot will be filled with sand for families to come and play in. An Island Breeze concert will be held from 5-8 p.m. Games, food and fun activities will be included. It is anticipated that there will be a large crowd to this event. Artists are invited to display their homemade merchandise during the festivities.

The second Art and Craft show will be the Saturday of Street Fair, Sept. 20 in the city gym from noon to 7 p.m. Tables will be provided. 

To participate in both of these events there is a one time fee of $10. 

At the Luau Beach block party artists participating will need to provide their own tables and tents. It is encouraged for artists to wear and/or decorate their area in a tropical theme if possible. 

For more information e-mail at parks@ci.bluffton.in.us or call 824-6069 to reserve a spot.