The market will only close in the event of severe weather and will run through late October.
“I think many people may feel the need to take a closer look at their food budgets while also trying to maintain a healthy, balanced diet,” said Market Manager Lynda Suda. “You’ll find incredibly fresh produce at farmers markets and these items can often be healthier, more affordable and grown by your neighbors — which supports our local economy.”
Many of the indoor and outdoor vendors accept EBT/SNAP benefits, as well as Produce Perks.
“Produce Perks is a matching program that provides a dollar-for-dollar match — up to $25 per day — for to those who use their benefits at the Market," Suda said. “We’re incredibly proud to be able to offer these programs — it’s a win-win for our community and local growers.”
The exchange center can be found at the west end of the market.
2nd Street Market is hosting a variety of events this season. From dining opportunities celebrating cultural culinary diversity to extended shopping hours, here are several upcoming events:
- April 19: Caroline Kimes Tree Seedling Give Away
- April 27: Locally Grown Native Plant Sale
- May 2-4: MayFair Plant Sale
- May 8: Culture Kitchen – Taste of Thailand
- May 11: Locally Grown Native Plant Sale
- May 15: Sunset at the Market
- June 12: Culture Kitchen – Taste of Ghana
- June 19: Sunset at the Market
- July 10: Culture Kitchen – Taste of Belgium
- July 17: Sunset at the Market
MORE DETAILS
2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St. in downtown Dayton, is open indoors with more than 50 permanent vendors 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays.
The market is a part of Downtown Dayton’s DORA where guests are permitted to enjoy DORA beverages from noon to midnight.
For more information, visit metroparks.org/places-to-go/2nd-street-market or the market’s Facebook page (@2ndStreetMarket).
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