This year, the market is trying something new and putting the 1K Kids run on hold until Spring. Instead  Chautauqua Striders will be holding fitness and agility tests for all ages along with a 40ft inflatable obstacle course.

There will also be live entertainment from local artists throughout the day, a free bounce house, face painting, Touch a Truck attractions, and more.

The market will be open from noon to 4 p.m. The farmers market is located on Cherry St. between 2^nd and 3^rd streets in downtown Jamestown. Third Street from Washington to Cherry Street along with Cherry street, will be temporally closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“The market is in full swing and we have seen a tremendous increase in traffic, sales and community engagement,” Farmers Market Coordinator Christina Breen said. “Cherry Street has a distinct atmosphere to house new artisan and food vendors and that has created a vibrant scene to shop and support local agriculture, small businesses, art and much more.”

Any questions regarding Community Day and/or the market can be directed to Breen at (716) 664-2477.

The Market to Table fundraising event will be held on July 28 at the Winter Garden Plaza located at 313 N. Main Street from 7-9 pm. Tickets are $50 and are limited to the first 50 people. A rain location for this event will be at Studio D Catering at 106 E. Second Street in downtown Jamestown.

“The goal of this event is to increase the support of the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market and connect with the community in a positive way. There are so many great locally grown and crafted products available in our area and I hope this event will inspire our community to incorporate these products into their everyday lives,” stated Christina Breen, Farmers Market Manager.

An assortment of dishes and dessert will be created using a variety of locally grown products that can be found at the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market, area farms, and local businesses. The food dishes will be catered by Studio D Catering, the dessert will be prepared by Labyrinth Press Company, and wine will be provided by Brick City Market and Deli.

For more information about the Market to Table fundraising event or to purchase tickets, contact Christina Breen, at 716-664-2477, ext. 228. Event tickets can also be purchased via PayPal on the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market Facebook page.

Proceeds from the event will support the expansion of the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market which will cover the cost of market amenities and continued growth and sustainability. The market is held weekly on Thursdays from 12-4 pm, June through October  on Cherry Street in downtown Jamestown. The market features a variety of local venders that showcase fresh grown produce, baked goods, gourmet coffee, lunch, artisan goods, and special activities and is sponsored by Univera Healthcare, UPMC Hamot, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, and the Gebbie Foundation.

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is a public-private partnership supporting downtown and neighborhood revitalization through stakeholder engagement, innovation, and reinvestment in the greater Jamestown, New York, area.

The farmers market is once again located on Cherry Street between 3rd and 2nd Streets and will be open from noon to 6 pm every Thursday through the end of October.

Many vendors are back this year plus new ones as well.

The farmers market will also feature live entertainment every week from noon to 1 pm and from 4 to 6 pm. On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month there will be a story time for kids ages 3 to 6 from 3:15 to 4 pm.

EBT and credit cards ARE accepted.

Be sure to follow the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market on Facebook.

WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample had the opportunity to talk with 10,000 Maniacs bassist and founding member Steve Gustafson during a recent broadcast at the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market. Gustafson Shared his thoughts on the upcoming show at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, WRFA’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and details on the forth-coming album, Twice Told Tales.

The interview was replayed during the Sept. 5 episode of Arts on Fire.

This year will mark the fourth year of the market’s 1K Kid’s Run for children in grades K through 5. Participants can pre-register the day of the event, just prior to the race, which starts at 12:45pm. Third Street between Prendergast Avenue and Washington Street will be temporarily closed for the race.

Other activities will include live music from the Infinity Performing Arts Steel Pan Alley from noon to 2 p.m. and a magic show from 2 .p.m to 3 p.m. An interactive story hour with Miss Cindy will take place from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., coupled with a visit from Jed Phillips of the Chautauqua County Bee Keepers Association for a monarch butterfly release.

Face painting and a free bounce house will be available throughout the event, as will livestock displays with goats, sheep, chickens, ducks and a bearded dragon.

The market will be open from noon until 6 p.m., rain or shine. Any questions regarding Community Day or the market can be directed to Christina King at 664-2477 ext. 228.

WRFA’s broadcast of Democracy Now! will take place at 1 p.m., immediately following our remote broadcast!

The Univera Farmers Market features a variety of local farms and food vendors. It is located on Cherry St. between 2 and 3 streets in downtown Jamestown and is open from noon to 6 p.m. every Thursday from June through October.

The new location for the Farmers Market is Cherry Street between 3rd and 2nd streets. The market also has a new day and time. It will now run every Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. – all the way until October 30.

Returning this year are local farms selling fresh produce, fresh-frozen meats, cheese, eggs, goat milk fudge, and homemade baked goods. Specialty products, including locally roasted coffee, essential oils, and local wines will although be available during the 2014 season. As in past years, there will also be live entertainment each week from noon to 1 p.m. New this year, there will also be live entertainment from 5 to 6 p.m. Univera Healthcare will also serve as the main sponsor for the event.

WRFA will also be broadcasting from the market on the first and third Thursday of each month. Stop by June 5 between noon and 1 p.m. and say hello.

For more information on the market, becoming a vendor, or to perform, contact call 664-2477, ext. 228 or visit www.jamestownrenaissance.org.

JAMESTOWN – WRFA will once again be broadcasting live from the Univera Downtown Jamestown Farmers’ Market throughout 2014.

Starting Thursday, June 5, Public Affairs Director Jason Sample will be broadcasting from the Farmers’ Market near the intersection of 3rd and Cherry Streets. We’ll interview market vendors, representatives from the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and members of the community.

The broadcasts will take place from noon to 1 p.m. twice a month, on the first and third Thursday, from June through October.

As a result of the broadcasts, the popular Democracy Now! show will not air at its regular time during the days we do our live downtown remote. Instead, the show will air immediately following our broadcast at 1 p.m.

WRFA FARMERS MARKET BROADCAST SCHEDULE (All times Noon to 1 p.m.)

• June 5
• June 19
• July 3
• July 17
• August 7
• August 21
• September 4
• September 18
• October 2
• October 16

The Univera Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market will take place on Cherry Street between Third and Second Streets every Thursday from Noon to 6 p.m. The farmers market is coordinated by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation.