Market Day: Stroll through history Saturday at Old Alabama Town
Step back in time this weekend into a large community market full of goods, crafts, food, music and a rich history.
Market Day returns to Old Alabama Town on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Ella Martin, special events coordinator for Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, said the event is a community endeavor to get people to see this amazing site in their own downtown backyard . For those who came out recently for a spooky evening at Haunting at Old Alabama Town, Market Day is a chance to see the grounds and buildings from the early 19th and 20th centuries in a whole new light.
“All the buildings are going to be open, so people can tour through them, self-guided,” Martin said. She said they have information on the buildings available, as well as QR codes that people can scan.
Martin said they’re anticipating more than 400 guests for Market Day.
“It’s something that I want to grow, and we have plenty of property to grow it on,” Martin said.
The main entrance is at Lucas Tavern, 310 N. Hull St., but gates will also be open on Jefferson and Columbus streets, Martin said.
Around 25 vendors will be set up inside of Old Alabama Town’s living block, and will include:
Arden’s Arcanum candles
Cam’s Creations
Christie Mason: pound cakes and brittle
Fruit and Flora: baked good and jams
Homestead Candles with fall scents
Kathy Bodiford: Christmas decorations
Lisa Lenox: bottle tree pottery
Sarah Tanner Art
Simply Succulents: variety of plants
Smith & Mode clothing and jewelry
Stacy VanDortrecht: bee products and fresh honey
Old Alabama Town Gift Shop: a variety of Christmas gifts, goods and books
Treasured Tropical plants
Funky Forte’s food truck will be on site. Martin said beer, wine and soft drinks will also be available.
As a special treat this year, Baldwin Arts and Academic School students will perform a showcase of their musical talents with strings, keyboards, guitars, and vocalists.
“It’s amazing what kind of talent we have in middle schoolers,” Martin said.
After that, the Old Alabama Town Revue will perform with Karren Pell.
The Humane Society of Elmore County will be on site also with animals available for adoption. They’ll also be accepting donations for the shelter. Needed items include:
Dry or canned Pedigree adult or puppy
Non-clumping clay cat litter
Bleach
Fabuloso
45 gal. trash bags
Ammonia
Used blankets and towels
Black Sharpie markers
Learn more about Old Alabama Town online at oldalabamatown.com.
Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel covers things to do in the River Region. Contact him at sheupel@gannett.com
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