ASTORIA SUNDAY MARKET OPENS MAY 11
Mother’s Day begins another great season for Astoria Sunday Market opening May 11. Market hours are 10 am to 3 pm every Sunday through October 5 providing ample time to explore historic downtown Astoria while shopping at Oregon’s finest outdoor market.
Astoria Sunday Market features 200 booths offering new and exciting vendors in addition to long-time favorites. All items are grown, gathered or created by the farmers, artists and craftspeople exhibiting. “We are especially pleased with the distinctive workmanship and high caliber of products available,” noted Cyndi Mudge, the new Director for Astoria Sunday Market replacing long-time Executive Director Joyce Compere who recently announced her retirement. “New and returning visitors will find something that keeps them coming back each week.”
In addition to a distinctive range of art, products and farm goods, the market includes a food court with live entertainment from beloved regional bands including The Brownsmead Flats, Floating Glass Balls, Salty Dogs and Columbia Crew, among others.
Now in its ninth year, Astoria Sunday Market was heralded as Oregon’s largest market of its kind in 2007 and its reputation for excellence earned it the 2004 Downtown Achievement Award from the Oregon Downtown Development Association. The board’s mission is to revitalize downtown Astoria and funds raised from the Sunday Market have made a number of significant improvements including the recent repaving of portions of 12th street, the construction of downtown public restrooms, and installation of dedicated electrical service that serves both the Market and the Christmas Club for holiday decorations. In addition, Astoria Sunday Market has provided grants to The Trolley and Liberty Theater, among other important organizations contributing to the health and vitality of the community.
For more information about Astoria Sunday Market visit www.astoriasundaymarket.net or call (503) 325-1010.