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STORY BY TRISTAN SASSE<\/span><\/p>\n

VIDEO BY JUNWEN SU<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Downtown Hays hosted its season-opener for its sixth annual downtown market. With close to 30 vendors, a variety of products were displayed throughout the morning. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sara Bloom, executive director of the Downtown Hays Development Corp., is in charge of the Hays market. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The event is located at the Downtown Pavilion at 10th and Main. Every Saturday, the venue will be open from 7:30 to 11 a.m. until Oct. 20. Anyone will be allowed to showcase their products as no vendor fees are required for the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

FHSU student Dane Murzyn helps with the downtown market and encourages locals to come check out the event.<\/p>\n

“Here at the market, we have vendors from all over Hays, all over western Kansas, and some from central Kansas, and they’re all here selling their products,” Murzyn said. ” … All of these products are unique. Some come from farms, some are arts; every vendor is unique and different.”<\/p>\n

Customers are encouraged to revisit the event because new vendors will be featured weekly throughout the summer. A large array of merchandise and produce is sold at the event, so arrive early while supplies last.<\/p>\n

Later this summer, on July 28, DHDC will host a sidewalk sale known as Bargains on the Bricks. Vendors will pay $10, as it is the only market with a fee during the summer. Qualifying vendors must have participated in at least three markets prior to July 21.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like to join the market, vendors can become part of the event by applying at <\/span>https:\/\/www.downtownhays.com\/downtown-hays-market<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

For any additional questions, feel free to contact the Downtown Hays Visitor\u2019s Center at (785) 621-4171. The office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n