Weekly outdoor Fullerton Market will return to downtown Fullerton

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The popular weekly outdoor “Fullerton Market” will return to downtown Fullerton
Thursday, April 7, offering farm-fresh produce, arts and crafts, handmade apparel, live
entertainment, food booths, and activities for young people.
Now into its 20th year, the market, located in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire
Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue, will be open from 4-8:30 p.m.
Thursdays through Oct. 27, when it will close for the winter.
Admission to the market is free.
Fullerton Market “creates an atmosphere similar to a European-style open air
market, where shoppers meet their neighbors and get to know their community a little
better, as well as find lots of bargains,” said Ashley Glass, special events coordinator for
the city.
In addition to the produce vendors, the market will feature a live band each
Thursday. The bands, which will range from rock to country, will perform from 6:30-8:30
p.m.
Kicking off the market’s 2011 season will be the band “Los Fabulocos.”
“Los Fabulocos,” featuring Kid Ramos, plays songs about complex themes, such
as love, family and home. Group members are James Barrios bass and vocals; Jesus
Cuevas, accordion and vocals; Mike Molina, drums; and Kid Ramos, guitar, bajo sexto
and vocals.
Along with the entertainment, the market will feature a beer and wine garden for
adults and a Kids’ Korner, which will offer special activities to keep children happy while
their parents shop.
During warm weather, the Plaza’s pop jet fountain provides a great cooling-off
spot for youngsters, who are welcome to wear their swim suits to the market.
Applications are still available for local farmers, artisans, merchants and
community organizations wishing to operate booths in the market.
The market is open to certified farmers, artists and crafters, Fullerton businesses,
nonprofit organizations and food vendors. Applications must be completed at least
seven days prior to the desired date of participation in the market.
Booth applications and further information may be obtained at the Fullerton
Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Ave.
Applications may also be obtained on market days at the information booth.
Parking for the market may be found in any of the free downtown lots or in the
parking structures at Wilshire (enter from Harbor); Lemon Street and Chapman
Avenue; and in the Transportation Center on Pomona and Santa Fe Avenue.
Further information about Fullerton Market may be obtained by calling Glass at
(714) 738-3338 or the Fullerton Museum Center at (714) 738-6545.
Persons requiring special accommodations to attend the market are asked to
notify museum staff prior to coming to the market.
Fullerton Market is sponsored by the Fullerton Parks and Recreation
Department.