麻豆精选 Farmers鈥� and Crafters鈥� Market vendors were happy with their spot on Bernard Avenue.
The market expanded its location, which is typically held on Dilworth Drive every Wednesday and Saturday, to include a smaller market downtown which will run every Saturday until Sept. 9.
Saira Abid, of Summer Farm said her booth sold out of most of its vegetables by 9 a.m.
Organizer Megan Koch said the point of the downtown market is to attract foot traffic that鈥檚 already in the area.
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There is no designated parking for the downtown location.
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Organizers are also encouraging people to use bikes and other forms of transportation.
The downtown market started off with 15 vendors with the goal to reach 30 at its spot down the street from The Sails.
Some vendors will rotate from the other market location while others will stay downtown. Market hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
