KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The first phase of renovations for the Kalamazoo Farmers Market is nearing completion, and the community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate on Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m. at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market on 1204 Bank Street.
The ceremony will include remarks by Mayor David Anderson, Deputy City Manager Jeff Chamberlain, Foundation for Excellence Manager Steve Brown, and Director of People’s Food Co-op Chris Dilly.
The first phase of renovations at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market added new vendor space, a new office building with more restrooms, more parking, and connected the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail to the market along Bank Street.
The project was funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Project, the Foundation for Excellence, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and Consumers Energy.
Planning for a second phase of improvements is underway with plans to add a playground and a new events space to the Market.
Attendees should remain cautious and follow CDC and local health official guidelines to protect themselves and the community from COVID-19.
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