Sparta Green Market just held their first day of the season on May 15, and it was huge. Being hosted every third Friday of the month until October at 5 W Maple from 4 pm to 7 pm, the Green Market offers vendors and local businesses throughout the county to show their handmade goods and wares. From homemade bread and pastries, to handcrafted apparel, and even to kimchi. Leatherworkers, tailors, oils, sauces, popcorn, and everything in between can be found at the Sparta Green Market.
The first day for the market season was packed, and we mean packed. The parking lot near the pavilion was full, beside the cemetery was full, Liberty Square was full, there were even folks parking at The Expositor and Library itself just to walk over to the Green Market.
We spoke to some of the shoppers that were making the rounds during the Green Market. Though most chose to stay anonymous, they all sung the praises of the quality of vendors present.
“Well, I just think it’s great because Sparta doesn’t really have anything else like this, you know?” said one young lady, whose child particularly loved the popcorn stand.
An older gentleman laughed when asked what he thinks about the Green Market, saying, “Probably the only reason I come downtown in the summer. At least it ain’t too hot this evening, but nah. I don’t reckon I could ever miss coming. I’ll be here June, July. They got some good folks here. New faces too, some I don’t even recognize.”
It is safe to say the Sparta Green Market will once again be a huge success, having been one of the most anticipated events downtown every year. The next Green Market will be on June 19, so anyone wanting to visit better prepare to get there early. With how big the first one was, who knows how long supplies will last?
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