By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
Make it, bake it, grow it. The rules are pretty simple for the Russell Area Farmers Market that returns to action June 17 and runs each Friday through Sept. 15. Lisa Moubry, member services for the Russell Chamber of Commerce, said the market features just about everything.
"There'll be barbecue places out there, there'll be jams and jellies, there'll be crafts, there'll be fruits and vegetables, there'll be a ton of baked goods," she said. "It's just whatever you want to bring and sell."
The chamber is now seeking vendors for the market. There is no fee for vendor space, and vendors should be set up by 4:30 p.m. each Friday. The market, located at Third and Van Houten, runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Each Friday may feature different goods from different vendors.
"It varies week by week," said Moubry. "Sometimes there will be 20-plus. It just depends on who's got what and when they've got it."
Returning vendors can register with the chamber on opening day. Registration forms for new vendors should be available at the chamber office later this week. Anyone with questions can call the chamber at (785) 483-6960, or email director@russellchamber.com.