The Cool Spring Downtown District will launch The District Summer Market in June at Festival Park. This farmers-and-makers market is scheduled to be open to the public from 4-8 p.m.every Thursday starting June 3 through Aug. 26. The exception will by July 1, when the market will be closed.

About 25 vendors will be selling their products each week, and they include a variety of farmers, ranchers, artists and artisans.

Saira Meneses, co-owner of Purpose Driven Family Farm, expressed her own excitement: “We’re thrilled to be part of The District Summer Market this year; it's going to be, without a doubt, a great addition to downtown Fayetteville, and my husband, AJ, and I are looking forward to introducing our farm and unique products to attendees.”

Purpose Driven Family Farm raises its livestock using organic/non-GMO methods and sustainability practices on a 10-acre farm in Parkton. Owners AJ and Saira Meneses believe in raising thier animals humanely and with integrity, love and respect, because they know that happy, healthy animals mean better products for their community. Learn more at www.purposedrivenfamilyfarm.com/

As a part of its ongoing objective to position downtown as a viable arts-and-entertainment district, Cool Spring’s Chief Executive Officer, Bianca Shoneman, continues to seek opportunities to create and/or host family-friendly activities that bring people downtown to shop, eat and play, safely.

“We simply recognized the fact people are looking for more opportunities to intentionally spend their money on locally produced food, art, etc. in 2021,” Shoneman said, “and thanks to the support of the city of Fayetteville, The District Summer Market will be a fantastic opportunity for downtown’s visitors to shop local while enjoying a fun, family-friendly outing in our lovely Festival Park.”

Cool Spring Downtown District is planning to invite local food trucks and musicians to participate in the market once restrictions are lifted. Additionally, a variety of games such as cornhole, Connect 4, and ladder ball will be available for groups to enjoy playing on Festival Park’s spacious lawn.

“We’re extremely excited for the grand opening of The District Summer Market and are looking forward to serving folks through our pasture-raised and nutrient-dense pork, beef, chicken and eggs,” an owner of Spartan Tusk and Feather Livestock said. “We believe this market will change the way people look at the food they’re consuming.”

Spartan Tusk and Feather Livestock is a veteran-owned-and-operated family farm, located on 60 acres in Shannon, that produces antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and humanely raised food products. Owners Adam and Tiffany Jeter pride themselves on providing sustainable, healthy foods for their community. Learn more at facebook.com/SpartanTuskandFeatherLivestock

Cool Spring Downtown District is inviting the public to apply to be a vendor for one or more of the 12 markets being planned over the summer. Email marketmanager@coolspringfay.org for more information. Additionally, if a company is interested in sponsoring one or more of the markets, email bianca@coolspringfay.org.

The public may follow all market plans and happenings on Cool Spring Downtown District’s website https://visitdowntownfa