Aug 25, 2023

Great Bend vendor shopping event receives approval

Posted Aug 25, 2023 7:00 PM

By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post

Amber McMurray is a small business owner from Dighton that has had success with vendor shopping events in southwest Kansas. Several vendors set up small shops to showcase and sell their product to customers in new areas.

McMurray received permission from the Great Bend City Council to close the parking lot behind Dry Lake Brewing on Oct. 21 for a “Brews & Browse Event."

"I know on Saturdays, the brewery also has the food trucks there," said McMurray. "It'll be a fun event and beneficial for additional sales tax within the community."

McMurray said this will be the third similar event she has hosted, with previous successful events in Garden City. Behind the brewery, the event does not allow alcohol to be consumed in the parking lot. Along with homemade craft vendors, a few food vendors will be on site at the corner of Williams Street and Lakin Avenue.