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Open Daily and featuring an eclectic mix of dining, shopping, entertainment and attractions in a unique open-air setting, the City Market offers visitors a variety of fresh produce, meat & seafood, specialty groceries, flowers and gift items from nearby farms and around the world. Steeped in over 150 years of tradition, the City Market offers shoppers the opportunity to purchase the best of the heartland direct from producers. The City Market has an extensive calendar, hosting concerts, festivals and other special events April through December.

Our society has become far removed from the people who produce our food. Take the opportunity to ask your farmer or vendor for suggestions on ways to best to enjoy the local bounty.

What should you ask?

How should I store the produce to keep it fresh and full of flavor?
Do you have any suggestions for cleaning and preparation?
How much longer will this crop be in season?
What unusual products will you be bringing to the Farmers' Market in the coming weeks?

You will leave the City Market with the knowledge you need to fully enjoy your fresh produce and look forward to next week.

The City Market needs volunteers to help in a variety of ways.

Email Anthony Butler or call our Managment Office to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

As the farmers’ market brings us closer to the farm, we can begin to understand the uncertainties of food production. What are some surprises that you might expect?

Particular products and crops may come and go at the City Market quite quickly. If you see something at the Market this week, now is the time to buy it! Be sure to ask; it may be on its way out of season.
Available quantities will change weekly. A sudden burst of warm weather may bring in a bumper crop this week and a cool or rainy spell could delay harvest of your favorite products. Just as quantities will vary, so will prices.
Prices at the City Market are set by supply and demand. Take advantage of specials and over-abundant crops.

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City Market Hat
(yam & hemp) $18.00

City Market Ladies T-Shirt
(yam & butter) $12.00

City Market Men's T-Shirt
(yam & hemp) $16.00 / $18.00

City Market Koozies
$2.00

City Market Historical Booklet
$2.00

City Market Shopping Bag
$2.00

Friends of the City Market , is a not-for-profit corporation which was founded in 2004 to promote, improve and maintain the City Market as well as enhance the City Market experience for guests.

Friends of the City Market has opened its organization up for membership in order to make a greater impact at the City Market and in our community. We invite you to learn more about Friends of the City Market, join our membership organization and get involved!

Whether you are an individual, a family or small business with ties to the Market in any way, share memories of the City Market over the years or want to be a part of the City Market’s future as the revitalization of downtown continues, this is an opportunity for you to partner with us in the City Market’s success!

With your contribution, Friends of the City Market will allocate funds to:

Enhance the City Market experience through additional programming and entertainment.
Promote the City Market, events and educational opportunities through local media outlets
Broaden City Market’s outreach through brochure distribution to regional tourism locations

Annual Membership Levels:

$35 Individual Membership
Gift: City Market koozie, historical brochure

$50 Family Membership
Gift: City Market T-shirt, historical brochure

$100 Market Friend
Gift: City Market T-shirt, koozie, historical brochure

$250 Market Patron
Gift: City Market T-shirt, koozie, shopping bag, historical brochure

$500 Market Benefactor-Corporate
Gift: City Market T-shirt, koozie, shopping bag, historical brochure, link to business website

Additional “Friends” Benefits:

*Email newsletter, updates and advance notice of special events

*10% discount on City Market merchandise.

*Volunteer opportunities

Download Membership Package

2010-PRESS RELEASES

April 1, 2010
CityMarket Property Manager Wins National Award

March 25, 2010
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at the City Market

February 15, 2010
27 Couples Tie the Knot at the City Market

2009-Press Releases

21 Couples Prepare to Tie the Knot at the City Market

Farmers' Market Now Accepts SNAP/EBT Cards

2009 Community Yard Sale Kick-Off Offers Great Deals

Wellness Wednesdays: Another Healthy Alternative at the City Market

Flower Festival Brings Color to Kansas City

City Market Offers Berries in All Shapes and Sizes

Find Tons of Tomatoes at the 2009 Tomato Festival

Corn Festival is the Place for Summer Flavors and Fun

Find the Perfect Melon in All Colors, Flavors and Sizes

Fall Flavors and Family Fun Await at the Harvest Festival

Smiles Change Lives Gives Kids a Sweet Deal at City Market

Whoville Holiday Theme Sets the Stage for Holiday Fun

2009-Pod Cast Interviews

March 2009 Interview Caring for KC 710AM

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

RETAIL/SHOP INFORMATION
Shops are individually owned and operated.
Please contact tenant for specific hours of operation.

CITY MARKET FACT SHEET

THE CITY MARKET 20 E. 5th STREET, SUITE 201 KANSAS CITY, MO 64106 PHONE: 816-842-1271 FAX: 816-471-6168

CITY MARKET DOG POLICY

Please note that due to a city ordinance the City Market rules concerning dogs are as follows:

Within the City Market Square, pavilions, tenant walkways, stores & offices dogs are not allowed at all times. This is to maintain the health & safety of food products and for Market patrons. This includes dogs being held by hand as well. Dogs serving in official ADA capacity are exempt from this policy.

In the City Market Park please remember that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Also, please remember that it is the owners' responsibility to clean up after their dog as well. For your convenience, waste stations are provided in the park. If bags are unavailable, please provide your own. While we strive to provide the convenient service of keeping bags stocked at all times, it is a good idea to bring some with you just in case. This is so the entire public may enjoy the City Market Park.

Thank You!