The Village at Hendrix Market
to hold first event Wednesday, May 31
CONWAY,
Ark. (May 25, 2023) – Hendrix College and the Village at Hendrix neighborhood
will host the first Village at Hendrix Market on Wednesday, May 31, from 4:30
to 7:30 p.m. This outdoor, evening market will be held on the Village Green near
the roundabout at Harkrider Street and Steel Avenue. It is a small, curated
market showcasing local farmers and makers with a backdrop of lively music,
games, children’s activities, and food.
“We
are excited to invite the community to come enjoy a beautiful summer evening in
The Village at Hendrix,” said Timothy Purkiss, director of event services at
Hendrix College. “In addition to being a market, this is a social event linking
our College and its Village new urban neighborhood with the rural agricultural
areas of our community. It’s a chance to visit with the farmers and artisans
and enjoy a relaxed evening out with family and friends.”
Live
music is provided by the Fat Soul Band and is sponsored by Partners Bank and
Aspen Creek Wealth Strategies. The Fun and Games Children’s Area features two costumed
characters: BOE, the Bank of England dog, and Polly the Purple Cow.
Farmers
and Artisans offering their products include: Bell Urban Farm, Clayworks of
Conway, GoodSoils Agroforestry/High Meadows Farms, Mary’s Beads and
Accessories, Porch Swing Farms, SalScilla Farms, and Stirred Up and Baked
Goods. Arkansas PBS and Conway Locally
Grown will also be at the market to share information.
Organizers
encourage those attending to bring their lawn chairs and plan to stay for the evening
meeting, greeting, and shopping with the vendors while listening to the music,
enjoying the children’s activities, interacting with the costumed characters,
playing lawn games or taking photos in the photo booth or with the vintage cars
on display.
Additional
markets will be held on Wednesday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 28.
The
Market is sponsored by Hendrix College and hosted by the Village at Hendrix
neighborhood and Hendrix students. For additional information, contact Timothy
Purkiss at purkiss@hendrix.edu
or 501-450-1279.