Take 5: Things you might want to do this weekend
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The delightful Pup Crawl (that’s a Pub Crawl plus dogs!) is here
Saturday from 1-6 p.m. This fun event spans 22 pet-friendly patios and businesses in Downtown Alton. With your $10 ticket you will receive a bandana for your pet, food and beverage specials, and a chance to win great prizes. Participating establishments will be listed on a passport that guides the event, and party-goers will be placed into a drawing one time for every establishment on the passport where they’ve made any purchase (food, merchandise, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage). Pet-related vendors, activities and animal welfare charities will be set up at businesses where space allows. Tickets are on sale now at participating locations, or get your ticket at the Alton Dog Park in Russel Commons Park under the Clark Bridge on the day of the event while supplies last. Enter via Ridge Street and follow signs. Park will be free, open to pu
Farmers markets resume in Alton
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The Brown family from East Alton first time shoppers at the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market browse the selection of pet toys at a booth on Saturday. The markets are planned every Saturday 8 a.m. to noon through Oct. 16. Show MoreShow Less
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Becky Sancamper, a vendor at the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market, said business was “fantastic” during Saturday’s first event of the season. Show MoreShow Less
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ALTON The rain held off Saturday and the 2021 season of the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market began anew in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street, rain or shine.
A chilly, blustery Saturday didn’t deter visitors from opening day at the Alton Farmers & Artisans Market. Vendors set up booths at the parking lot adjacent to the
WBGZ Radio 5/7/2021 |
By Doug Jenkins, Mark Ellebracht - WBGZ Radio
The Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market will open Saturday with a return to normal. Last year it was a drive-thru market in the early weeks due to social distancing guidelines, then later reopened to pedestrians. This year, it will be back to the walk-through format, but the spacing will remain the same as in 2020.
Vendor and organizer Bob Sancamper tells The Big Z there should be a nice variety of items for sale to start the season:
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There will also be various forms of entertainment throughout the year, including live music the first Saturday of each month, educational programming, and the popular Canine Carnival. SNAP benefits will be accepted by most vendors, and recipients can receive a dollar for dollar match up to $25 every week by visiting the information booth before you start shopping. The Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is held on the Henry Street parking