DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE'S OLDEST & LARGEST OPEN-AIR MARKET
WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 2 - OCTOBER 27, 2010
10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
ZEIDLER UNION SQUARE
(On Michigan between Third & Fourth Streets)
VENDOR INFORMATION
The Westown Farmer's Market features more than 50 vendors selling Wisconsin-grown produce and flowers, delicious prepared food items, handcrafted art and jewelry, lunch from area restaurants, and live music in the park's gazebo!
Are you interested in becoming a part of this vibrant and diverse marketplace? Download our rules and regulations as well as the appropriate vendor application, fill out, and send back to events@westown.org, Westown Association 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 409, Milwaukee, WI 53203 or fax to (414)276-6366.
2010 RULES & REGULATIONS
2010 ART VENDOR APPLICATION
2010 GROWER APPLICATION
2010 PREPARED FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
Click here if you are a food producer to find valuable information regarding the sale of food products in the City of Milwaukee.
MUSIC AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Free live music is offered every Wednesday in the Zeidler Union Square gazebo from 11:45 A.M. until 1:45 P.M. The lively tunes provide a backdrop for shoppers and the downtown lunch crowd, offering something for every musical taste--blues, jazz, folk, rock, and even Celtic can be heard throughout the season! Also visit us for special event days at the market including chef demonstrations, Children's Day, Customer Appreciation Day, Eat Local Challenge Celebration, and the Ugly Vegetable Competition!
| DATE |
PERFORMER/EVENT |
|
JUNE 2 |
Roxie Beane |
| JUNE 9 |
Navy Band Horizon
as part of Milwaukee Navy Week |
| JUNE 16 |
Tinker |
| JUNE 23 |
Gary Christensen Trio
Chef Demonstration featuring CenterCourt Pub & Grille |
| JUNE 30 |
Ian Gould |
| July 7 |
Zachary Wade |
| July 14 |
Steve Cohen |
| July 21 |
Colin O'Brien |
| July 28 |
Frogwater
Customer Appreciation Day as part of Downtown Employee Appreciation Week |
| August 4 |
Michael Drake
Chef Demonstration Featuring Molly Cool's Seafood Tavern |
| August 11 |
Ian Gould |
| August 18 |
Children's Day
Special performance by Gypsy Geoff
Activities w/ Artists Working in Education |
| August 25 |
Steve Cohen |
| September 1 |
Michael Drake
Eat Local Challenge Celebration |
| September 8 |
Navy Band Great Lakes |
| September 15 |
Ugly Vegetable Competition |
| September 22 |
Chef Demonstration featuring Port of Call Bistro & Beer Garden |
| September 29 |
No special programming |
| October 6 |
Navy Band Great Lakes |
| October 13 |
No special programming |
| October 20 |
No special programming |
| October 27 |
No special programming |
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Westown Farmer's Market creates a vibrant downtown while helping families in need, promoting wellness and creating community partnerships.
New this year: Live United® @Westown. The Westown Association is partnering with United Way to inspire our community to make a difference and have a little fun in the process. Ask market staff for details!
Most of the market's produce vendors accept WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) vouchers
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
Take the Downtown Trolley to all of our events! The Trolley begins its summer route on Wednesday, June 2. Visit www.milwaukeedowntown.com to get more information regarding times and routes.
Street parking can be found surrounding the park and several parking structures are within walking distance to the market. Visit www.parkmilwaukee.com to plan ahead!
2010 PRESENTING SPONSORS
2010 SUPPORTING SPONSORS
2010 MEDIA SPONSORS
