A successful but wet start to Zeigler’s first-ever Farmer’s Market

Everything that could be planned for was … except Mother Nature.

That’s what Zeigler city officials ran into this past weekend as the area was hit by a deluge of rain on the first Friday of Zeigler’s first-ever Farmer’s Market.  Still, despite the steady and sometimes heavy rain, a half dozen hardy vendors gathered under the shelter at Super Kohl Park for the first market of the season.  Dampness and cool temps didn’t keep shoppers away either, although there was more than suggestion about building a fire for customers and vendors to warm by.

Farmers Market in Zeigler will continue and grow each Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm. In this first month, vendors can set up free of charge in May. You are asked to call ahead at 618-927-2096 and speak with coordinator Julie Burkhamer to register and to have your questions answered.