WABASH, IN —Following a rebrand and a full season managed by a new market coordinator, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market’s 15th season has come to a close. The 2022 market season for Downtown Wabash ran every Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon starting on May 14 – Sept. 24.
Downtown Wabash, Inc., a nonprofit, Indiana and Nationally Accredited Main Street organization runs the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market from its office in Downtown Wabash. Downtown Wabash, Inc. took ownership of the Market in 2007 and since its inception, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market has grown and in 2022, the Market hit record sales for local and regional vendors alike.
The 2022 Downtown Wabash Farmers Market generated more than $150,000 in handmade, homemade and homegrown vendor sales. With more than 45 vendors throughout the season, the financial impact on the local economy is significant. According to American Express, 67 cents of every dollar spent at local farms and small businesses stays within the local economy. The economic impact of increased sales with local vendors is notable in Wabash County.
“That’s why sponsors like the Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center (WEOC) and Grow Wabash County (GWC) partner with us to encourage young and established entrepreneurs to bring microbusiness to the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market,” Downtown Wabash, Inc. Executive Director Andrea Zwiebel said.
Downtown Wabash Farmers Market Coordinator Carly Hawkins is proud to have one year of running the Market under her belt.
“This first year of running the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market has exceeded my expectations. The Market has seen substantial growth in its 15th season. We reached record breaking attendance, expanded our market to make room for new vendors, hosted 10 kids activities and had local musicians nearly every week,” Hawkins said. “The vendors at our market are the friendliest, most supportive small business owners that I am happy to have gotten to know this season and I can’t wait for the 2023 season.”
The 2022 Downtown Wabash Farmers Market was sponsored by WEOC, GWC, Julie Dickey and Renewal by Andersen.
To register as a 2023 Downtown Wabash Farmers Market vendor, contact Carly Hawkins via carly@downtownwabash.org or 260.563.0975.
For more information about the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market or Downtown Wabash, Inc., visit DowntownWabash.org.
