Hometown Market on Broad Celebrates America’s Birthday

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This month’s Hometown Market on Broad will feature a patriotic tribute to the United States by a local choir and the opportunity for kids to plant sunflowers on Saturday, July 11.

Community members will have the chance to buy several goods, gifts, and products from local vendors, farmers, and business owners on Saturday, July 11, as the Lyons Main Street Association hosts the Hometown Market on Broad from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the 304 Society Garden, located at 111 N. Washington Street in Lyons.

This event comes as a result of a collaborative effort between Lyons Community Development Director Jessica Barfield McCoy and local business owners Sheila Adams and Laura Toole, who have been trying to create a monthly farmers market within the city. The market is designed to help encourage citizens to shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy all of the things that the community has to offer.

A Patriotic Cantata will fill the area with American pride at 9 a.m. on July 11, as the Lyons Community Choir sings a tribute to the nation. At 10 a.m., local musicians Rita Ponder & Friends will entertain patrons as they peruse the numerous booths.

Pine Meadows Flower Farm Owner Laura Toole will help kids to plant their very own sunflowers at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at her booth at the market.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (912) 293-5746 or (912) 526-6445.