Farmers Markets provide a connection to farm and country life and an opportunity for the customer to talk directly with the farmer who produced the food. Farmers Markets also support small family farms whose continued existence depends on selling directly to the consumer, providing community access to fresh from the farm produce, and an open-air market where people meet to visit with friends and neighbors. 2008 MARKET SCHEDULE Saturdays in May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, 7:30am - 1:00pm June 7th - September 27th Wednesdays, 7:30am - 1:00pm Thursdays, 12:00pm - 5:00pm Saturdays, 7:30am - 1:00pm October 1st - 29th* Wednesdays, 7:30am - 1:00pm Saturdays, 7:30am - 1:00pm *The Downtown Farmers Market is not open on Thursdays in October