PRAIRIE GROVE -- 2nd Saturday Trades Day will close out the summer with a kids' zone, grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and dancing in the Grove.
The End of Summer Blast will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, in downtown Prairie Grove.
This is the sixth month for 2nd Saturday Trades Day and committee members have been pleased with the results so far, said Audra Bailey, Steering Committee chair.
"It grows every time and we are pleased with the response and the participation of downtown merchants," Bailey said.
The mission of 2nd Saturday Trades Day is to promote Prairie Grove's business corridor. The goal, Bailey said is to draw shoppers to the downtown area and other businesses in Prairie Grove.
Leslie Tabor serves on the Steering Committee and Events Committee and she said people are beginning to know what she's talking about when she mentions "2nd Saturday Trades Day."
Tabor said one comment from the community is that people want more activities for kids to attract more visitors.
The End of Summer Blast will have a kids' zone with a water slide, bounce house, snow cones, pony rides, face painting and a dunk tank. The activities will have fees but all proceeds go back to 2nd Saturday Trades Day to fund future events. Individual fees can be paid for the water slide and bounce house or armbands will be available so that children can ride or jump numerous times for one price.
The kids' zone will open at 10 a.m. and be located in the grassy area between Prairie Grove Children's Library and the used bookstore on Buchanan Street.
Concessions will be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Prairie Grove Chamber of Commerce building across from Mock Park on Buchanan. Committee members will grill hamburgers and hot dogs, with chips and drinks also available for the meal.
Live music will start at 3 p.m. on the lawn next to the Chamber building. Patrons are invited to bring chairs and blankets and enjoy an afternoon of music. McKenzies and General Holler will play from 3-5 p.m. Jon Hays will play from 5-6:30 p.m. and Movin' On will perform for Dancing in the Grove from 7-9 p.m. A group of local cloggers is scheduled to dance sometime during the afternoon as well.
Tabor said 2nd Saturday Trades Day also is sponsoring a food drive for Prairie Grove school backpack program to send meals home on the weekends. People are asked to donate canned goods with a protein that can be warmed in the microwave. Ideas are Beenie Weenies, Spaghettios and macaroni and cheese with meat.
The food drive will continue through the end of September and boxes will be set out for donations. Donations also can be dropped off at Flowers-n-Friends, Arvest Bank, The Locals Flea Market and Prairie Grove City Hall.
For more information, go to the 2nd Saturday Trades Day page on Facebook.
General News on 08/09/2017