In addition to the parade, new festivities this year include a Traditional Irish Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. hosted at Mingle, 209 S.E. Main St., and a Gold Coin Hunt for ages 8 and younger at 10:30 a.m. in the City Hall Plaza, 220 S.E. Green St. The downtown bars and restaurants will again host an Emerald Isle Pub Crawl immediately following the parade. Tickets for the Irish Breakfast can be purchased in advance by calling the DLSMS office at 816-246-6598. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for ages 10 and younger. Tickets at the door are $12; $7 for ages 10 and younger.

This year’s parade theme, “Bits O’ Blarney,” is meant to be playful and open to interpretation. Blarney can refer to several things: the town in Ireland, the castle, and the famed stone on which visitors partake in the ritual of kissing it for the gift of eloquence. The word also can be playfully used when someone expresses flattery or talks a lot. Businesses and families are encouraged to decorate their entries and floats for St. Patrick’s Day while also interpreting the parade theme.

Application fees are $30 for nonprofit and family entries, or $75 for commercial, political, small business and other entries. The fees for marching bands, color guards and pipers are waived. Rules and application forms for parade entry can be found at www.downtownls.org/parade or by calling 816-246-6598. The application deadline is Feb. 24, 2012.

This year’s grand marshal is Steve Tominia, former Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street board president and owner of Cameron’s Home Furnishings. He is being recognized for his years of distinguished service to the downtown community. Tominia was Downtown Lee’s Summit’s biggest cheerleader through construction and streetscape improvements from 2006 to 2008. He continues to be an advocate for the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit, as well as downtowns everywhere.

Chuck Denton, owner of Doherty & Sullivan’s Irish Goods in Downtown Lee’s Summit and chairman of the Emerald Isle Parade Committee, said he hopes people will spend the entire day in Downtown Lee’s Summit. 

“We always have great crowds, which shows that people want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day right here in Lee’s Summit,” he said. “This year, we hope people come not only for the parade, but also to enjoy the new festivities and the wonderful variety of shops and restaurants our downtown has to offer.”

The parade is presented by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, and is sponsored by the Bank of Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit Journal. DLSMS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. For more information, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.
 

NAME OF EVENT: Chocolate Crawl

Date(s) and year of Event: February 4, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Description: Enjoy free chocolate treats while shopping in Downtown Lee’s Summit. Follow the balloons throughout downtown to shops where delicious chocolate treats will be handed out to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE                                                                                                                   

NAME OF EVENT: Spring Open House

Date(s) and year of Event: March 2 – 4, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday & Saturday; noon – 4 p.m., Sunday

Description:  Get excited for spring by shopping in Downtown Lee’s Summit. Merchants will introduce new items for spring 2012.  Customers also can enter to win a $100 downtown shopping spree.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Date(s) and year of Event: March 10, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 1 p.m.

Description: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying this Annual parade featuring floats, walking groups, Irish dancers and more. Put on your green and join in the fun. Pub crawl to follow organized by downtown bars & restaurants.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit; parade heads north on Green Street, west on Third Street and then north on S.E. Main.

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Downtown Bunny Hop

Date(s) and year of Event: April 7, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – noon

Description: Kids are invited to join the Easter Bunny in a parade from City Hall Plaza to Howard Station Park. After the parade, kids can visit with the Easter Bunny and go from store to store receiving free candy.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market

Date(s) and year of Event: April 7 – November 24, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 7a.m. – sell out

Description: The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to sell-out Wednesdays and Saturdays. Shoppers can purchase a variety of fresh produce, plants, meat, baked goods and more.

Event Location: Corner of Second and Douglas streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT:  Downtown Loft Tour

Date(s) and year of Event:  Saturday, April 28

Time(s) of Event:  4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Description:  Four second-floor spaces will be showcased during the Downtown Loft Tour, which is open to the public. A $10 donation is requested. The purpose of the tour is to encourage investment in Downtown Lee’s Summit. While second-floor spaces in historic buildings often are under-utilized, the spaces showcased on the tour are exemplary examples of how second-floor spaces can be transformed into modern offices, office suites and living spaces with character, all within a central business district. The $10 donation can be paid in advance or at the reception, which takes place before the beginning of the tour. Space on the tour is limited; advanced registration is required. To RSVP, send emails to events@downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  $10 donation

NAME OF EVENT:  Music in the Park

Date(s) and year of Event:  Friday nights from May 25 – August 31, 2012

Time(s) of Event:  6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Description:  Enjoy free Friday night concerts featuring a variety of musical genres from Memorial Day to Labor Day in Howard Station Park. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

Event Location: Howard Station Park

Address: Corner of Third and S.E. Main streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Downtown Days…Streets Alive! Festival

Date(s) and year of Event: June 1 – 3, 2012

Time(s) of Event: Noon – 10 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday

Description: Downtown Days is a family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment, arts & crafts, a carnival, KCBS sanctioned BBQ contest, street performers, delicious food and much more.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.LeesSummitDowntownDays.com

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Ladies Night Out

Date(s) and year of Event: June 7, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Description: A ladies shopping night filled with great discounts, games, food, and drinks.

 Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-554-9190  

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Sidewalk Sale

Date(s) and year of Event: July 21, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m

Description: Participating downtown businesses will offer quality items at low prices. Take advantage of these great summer savings and see all that downtown merchants have to offer.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Fall Open House

Date(s) and year of Event: August 24 – 26, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; noon – 4 p.m., Sunday

Description: Come downtown and shop all new fall merchandise. Stock up on the latest trends in clothing, home décor, jewelry and much more. Shoppers can also enter to win a $100 downtown shopping spree.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published):  (816) 246 – 6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Piccadilly Gala

Date(s) and year of Event: September 20, 2012 

Time(s) of Event: 6 p.m.

Description: Piccadilly Gala is an annual ladies night out auction and benefit for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street. This event is for 450 women and features an upscale catered dinner, silent auction and the one-of-a-kind Piccadilly auction.

Event Location: The Pavilion at John Knox Village Address: 520 N.W. Murray Road

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  $50

NAME OF EVENT: Sneak Peek Holiday Open House

Date(s) and year of Event: October 12 – 14, 2012

Time(s) of Event: TBD

Description:  Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping and decorating. Check out all the merchants of Downtown Lee’s Summit have to offer for the holidays. Shop early and enjoy a stress-free holiday season.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-554-9190

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Boos & Barks Halloween Parade

Date(s) and year of Event: October 27, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – noon

Description: Children and small dogs (under 20 lbs.) are invited to wear costumes and join in the parade from City Hall Plaza to Howard Station Park.  After the parade, children are welcome to trick-or-treat at participating downtown businesses.  Awards will be given out for the best costumes.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Traditional Holiday Open House

Date(s) and year of Event: November 2 – 4, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; noon – 4 p.m., Sunday

Description:  Enjoy classes taught by participating downtown merchants and experts while you shop for the holidays. Check out all the wonderful gift and decorating ideas Downtown Lee’s Summit has to offer.

Event Location: Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost: FREE

NAME OF EVENT: Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Date(s) and year of Event: November 16, 2012

Time(s) of Event: 6:30 p.m.

Description: Join the Mayor of Lee’s Summit as he lights the downtown area with more than 100,000 sparkling lights.  Free hot chocolate, choir performances, a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves and much more will get you in the holiday spirit. Visit with Santa, then shop participating businesses open late and eat at downtown restaurants.

Event Location: Howard Station Park

Address: Corner of Third and S.E. Main streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit

Phone # (to be published): 816-246-6598

Website: www.downtownls.org

Admission Cost:  FREE

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Contact: Stacy Brandt, Events & Marketing Coordinator, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc. |events@downtownls.org | 816-246-6598

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held Friday, November 18

Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street will host the Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 18, 2011, at 6:30 pm in Howard Station Park at the corner of Third and SE Main. The event is sponsored by Bank of Lee’s Summit, KCP&L and Lee’s Summit Tribune.

Mayor Randy Rhoads will light the downtown with over 100,000 sparkling lights. Free hot chocolate, musical performances, carriage rides and a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and his elves will get you in the holiday spirit! Bring your camera and snap photos with Santa, then stay awhile and visit businesses open late.

“I encourage residents, friends and visitors to join me in celebrating the spirit of the holiday season by attending the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony,” said Mayor Randy Rhoads. “This is a joyous event for our City filled with holiday lights, shopping and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus,” Mayor Rhoads said.

Visitors are encouraged to park in the parking garage located at the corner of 2nd and Green by City Hall, or to find on-street parking.

For more information about Downtown Lee’s Summit, please visit www.downtownls.org.

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LEE’S SUMMIT, MO — Following a nationwide search and candidate interviews with an eight-person selection committee, the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street board of directors voted this evening to accept the committee’s choice for the organization’s next executive director. Trisha Drape, a downtown Lee’s Summit resident for more than 17 years, was named the new DLSMS executive director; she will undertake this role beginning Nov. 11.

     DLSMS began looking for a new executive director in July when Jeanine Rann, who had served in this position for eight years, was named the community development coordinator for Missouri Main Street Connection, of which DLSMS is a member.

     “I believe Trisha will be a great asset to the DLSMS organization,” said Ryan Smarr, president of the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street board of directors. “She comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge, as well as great familiarity with the organization having been an active volunteer on many different levels.” 

     The majority of Drape’s career has been spent in the publishing/newspaper industry, primarily with The Kansas City Star and the Lee’s Summit Journal, where she served as the editor from 2001 to 2006. After which, Drape was the director of communications for the Aircraft Electronics Association, an international trade association headquartered in Lee’s Summit, and the editor of its magazine. Most recently, she was director of a nonprofit arts organization.

     “Trisha has the work ethic, people skills and ability to lead this organization to the next level,” said Gary Fruits, longtime DLSMS board member. “She is well known in the organization and to the business and real estate owners in the greater downtown area. She will do a great job.”

     For nearly as many years as she has lived in the Lee’s Summit community, Drape has been a volunteer for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street. Earlier this year, she was the recipient of DLSMS’s Mary Stacy Ambassador of the Year Award for her work in promoting the downtown area. Drape also was elected to two terms on the DLSMS board of directors. Through her work on the board, she has served on the Economic Restructuring Committee and has attended various revitalization and preservation training opportunities offered through Missouri Main Street Connection.

     Drape is active with other nonprofit organizations and community committees, and she serves on the Lee’s Summit Arts Council and LS360’s Community Branding Committee. She also has coached youth sports, been active in her children’s schools and founded a popular book club in Lee’s Summit eight years ago.

     Drape and her husband, Tim Drape, who works for The Kansas City Star, have three children: a daughter, Taylor, who attends Missouri State University, and son Luke and daughter Kacey, who both attend Lee’s Summit High School.

     “A sense of place and community is truly important to me, as it is for most residents of Lee’s Summit,” Drape said. “Downtown Lee’s Summit is the heart of this community and it helps creates a sense of place and connectivity. I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing every day than working with the merchants, residents and stakeholders of Downtown Lee’s Summit. And sincerely, it would be difficult to find a better staff and board to work with.

     “I’m looking forward to working with all of these individuals to ensure Downtown Lee’s Summit continues to sustain its high standards and finds new ways to bring even more people to our vibrant and revitalized Downtown on a daily and nightly basis,” she said.

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MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA (not for publication):

To reach DLSMS Board President Ryan Smarr: 816-699-9880

To reach DLSMS Executive Director Trisha Drape: 816-591-7039

High-resolution photos and logos available upon request.

ABOUT DOWNTOWN LEE’S SUMMIT:

Downtown Lee’s Summit is a multiple state and national award-winner for excellence in downtown revitalization, including the 2010 Great American Main Street Award, which the National Trust Main Street Center gives to only five communities across the nation every year.

Rich in history, Downtown Lee’s Summit is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its strong ties to the railroad continue to this day — visitors can hop on a passenger train and arrive at the Amtrak station in Downtown Lee’s Summit for a memorable trip. With more than 40 distinctive retail shops, and many restaurants and bars ranging from upscale to laid-back, Downtown Lee’s Summit is an eclectic and fun place to visit. New residential lofts and adjacent historic neighborhoods also make Downtown Lee’s Summit an exceptional place to call home.
 

A unique combination of preservation of history and place, with progressive attitudes and entrepreneurship, make Downtown Lee’s Summit a great place to live, shop, eat and play.
 

For more information, visit www.downtownls.org.

Contact: Stacy Brandt, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Events & Marketing

Coordinator, events@downtownls.org | 816-246-6598

Downtown Lee’s Summit Costume Contest Winners Announced

The Boos & Barks Halloween Parade was held on Saturday, October 29, in Downtown Lee’s Summit. Festivities included a costume parade, costume contest and trick-or-treating. Cortney, Mia and Dominic Moreno , a.k.a. DJ Lance, Brobie and Fuffa, characters from Yo Gabba Gabba, won an on-line contest to become the Grand Marshal of the parade. Between 600 and 800 kids participated in downtown trick-or-treating, and over 115 people and 10 dogs participated in the costume contest. The results of the contest are as follows:

Most Unique

1^st Place: Owen Payne – Marty McFly from Back to the Future

2^nd Place: Johanna & Clare – Cleopatra & Her Mummy

3^rd Place: Alexis Jones – “Kevin the Bird” (from the movie Up)

Favorite Boy

1^st Place: Roman Scherrer – Finito Bandito a Day of the Dead spirit

2^nd Place: Keegan Pohl – Monopoly Man

3^rd Place: Alton King – Mr. Potato Head

Favorite Girl

1^st Place: Haylee Hudson – Robot

2^nd Place: Josie Carrera – Rainbow Brite

3^rd Place: Berkley Ware – Little Bo Peep

Favorite Family/Group

1^st Place: Eric, Becky, Madison, Mary & Max Huffman – Animal Control

2^nd Place: DeAnn Bennett, Daria, Devin, Matteo, Malachi – Old McDonalds Farm

3^rd Place: Peyton & Dylan Valenzvela – Smurfs

Favorite Dog

1^st Place: Floppy – Cymbal Playing Monkey

2^nd Place: Cooper – Banana

3^rd Place: Rocco – Lady Bug

The Boos & Barks Halloween Parade was coordinated by the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Promotions Committee in partnership with the Lee’s Summit Journal. For more information about events in Downtown Lee’s Summit, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.

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Contact: Stacy Brandt, Events & Marketing Coordinator, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc.

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Downtown Lee’s Summit Hosts Holiday Open House

Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street will kick-off the holiday season with its annual Traditional Holiday Open House November 4, 5, and 6. Businesses will debut their holiday merchandise and host free holiday-themed classes, and customers can enter to win a $100 downtown shopping spree.

During the weekend 17 participating downtown businesses will offer free holiday classes, on decorating and entertaining for the holiday season. Examples of classes that will be offered this year are “Easy Holiday Appetizers”, “Mantle Decorating”, “Christmas Scrapbook Page” and much more! No advanced registration is necessary, and customers are welcome to attend as many classes as they wish. Downtown Lee’s Summit customers can also enter to win one of two $100 Downtown Lee’s Summit shopping spree! Entry forms will be available at participating businesses throughout the weekend.

Customers will also want to pick up a FREE Downtown Lee’s Summit 2012 calendar, available while supplies last at participating downtown businesses.

Make Downtown Lee’s Summit a part of your holiday traditions! For more information about the Traditional Holiday Open House, visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.

Contact: Stacy Brandt, Events & Marketing Coordinator, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc.

                events@downtownls.org | 816-246-6598

Downtown Lee’s Summit Hosts Boos & Barks Halloween Parade

Put on your best Halloween costume, it is time for a parade! The Boos & Barks Halloween Parade, costume contest and trick-or-treating will be held from 10 am to noon on Saturday, October 29, in Downtown Lee’s Summit.

Families, children and small dogs (under 20 pounds) are invited to put on their costumes and join the fun! Check-in and registration for the costume contest will begin at City Hall Plaza, 220 SE Green Street, at 9 am. Owners entering dogs in the contest must sign a pet waiver. Parade line-up will begin at 9:45 a.m. at City Hall Plaza.

The parade will start at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall and march up Third Street to Howard Station Park on SE Main Street.  Judging for the costume contest will take place during the parade at the corner of 3^rd & SE Main. After the parade, it is time for candy!  Children are encouraged to trick-or-treat at downtown businesses handing out candy from 10:15 a.m. to noon.  A map of participating downtown businesses will be provided. Trophies will be awarded for Favorite Girl, Favorite Boy, Favorite Family, Favorite Dog and Most Unique at 11:30 am in Howard Station Park.

Want to lead the parade? Enter the Halloween Parade Grand Marshal Contest! The Facebook contest invites fans to send in photographs of themselves dressed in their costumes. Fans of Downtown Lee’s Summit’s Facebook Page vote for their favorite by “liking” one photograph, and the fan’s photograph with the most “likes” becomes the Grand Marshal! For more information about the Halloween Grand Marshal Contest, visit Downtown Lee’s Summit’s Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/downtownls.

The Boos & Barks Halloween Parade is presented by the Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Promotions Committee and sponsored by the Lee’s Summit Journal. The mission of this committee is to promote downtown as the center of commerce, culture, and community life for residents and visitors alike.

For more information about this event or other upcoming Downtown Lee’s Summit events, please visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598.

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For more information contact:
Stacy Brandt, Events & Marketing Coordinator

(816) 246-6598

stacy@downtownls.org

Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Named as one of Top 20 Favorite Farmers Markets in America’s Favorite Farmer’s Markets™ Contest

The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market was recently voted as #7 of 20 leading farmers markets across the nation vying for the title of America’s Favorite Farmers Market in the medium-sized markets category.  The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market was also voted favorite farmers market in Missouri.  In this year’s contest more than 90,000 farmers market shoppers voted for more than 1,700 participating farmers markets in American Farmland Trust’s third annual contest.

The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market offers a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, crafts & more.  Located at the corner of Second and Douglas Streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit, the market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 am – sell out through November 5. 

The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market received 743 votes from supportive shoppers. Here is what one voter for the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market had to say about why it should be named one of America’s Favorite Farmers Markets:

“I love the produce, the baked goods and especially the people!  The atmosphere is wonderful, and we are such a community-oriented city that this is the perfect addition to being one of the best downtowns in the country.”

According to the recent release of the updated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s farmers market directory, the number of farmers markets across the nation increased by 17 percent between 2010 and 2011. Support for farmers markets helps to provide income opportunities for farmers. The rising interest for local food from nearby farms highlights the value of protecting farmland to meet demand.

The America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest is a part of American Farmland Trust’s No Farms No Food® campaign, which raises awareness of the dangers of farmland loss by making connections to food.  Farms near metropolitan areas produce 91 percent of the nation’s market value of fruit, 78 percent of vegetables, and 67 percent of dairy products. 

To view the top 20 leader-boards in the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest, visit www.farmland.org/vote.

The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is coordinated by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit.  For more information, visit www.downtownls.org.

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CONTACT: Stacy Brandt, Events and Marketing Coordinator

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Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Hosts Fall Celebration October 1

The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market will host a Fall Celebration on Saturday, October 1, from 8 a.m. to noon.  The first 100 kids will receive a free pumpkin to decorate!

Vendors will have fall plants and produce available for purchase such as pumpkins, gourds and mums, as well as delicious baked goods.

“We wanted to host a celebration that showcases the great fall plants and produce that our farmers and growers have, as well as create a fun, festive atmosphere for the whole family, “ says Stacy Brandt, Events & Marketing Coordinator for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc., (DLSMS) and coordinator of the Farmers Market.

There will be live music, a face painter, balloon artist and fresh kettle corn on hand to celebrate the beginning of fall! The Farmers Market Fall Celebration is a great way to welcome the season!

The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is located at the corner of Second and Douglas Streets and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 am to sell out through November 5. The Market is hosted by DLSMS, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit, and sponsored in part by Bank of Lee’s Summit and Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit.  For more information, please visit www.downtownls.org or call 816-246-6598 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting816-246-6598.

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