Release Date: Tuesday, August 24th 2010

Thursday Night Market Returns Inside Tempe's Urban Garden

N e w s R e l e a s e
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Contact: Casaundra Brown, Downtown Tempe Community, Inc. - (480) 355-6068 casaundra@downtowntempe.com

Tempe, AZ – Livin La Vida Local! Starting September 16, patrons can buy fresh, local produce, herbs, meats, honey, and more at Thursday Night Market from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM every Thursday! With a new location in Tempe’s Urban Garden on 5th Street & Forest, local growers, like Horny Toad Farms, will be on-site selling seasonal products. 

There will also be plenty of activities available for the whole family, including live performances by local musicians, a compost exchange program, ladybug release, free seedling packets, tour of the garden, and more as the weather improves.

Free parking is available during the market at City Hall Garage and patrons can also take the light rail to the 5th Street and College stop, which is right across the street. We encourage the public to bring their kids and well-behaved pets to take part in the fun!

For more information go to www.thursdaynightmarket.com or call (480) 355-6060.

ABOUT TEMPE URBAN GARDEN
The Downtown Tempe Urban Garden is a collaborative effort headed up by the Downtown Tempe Community (DTC) to build more locally based, self-reliant food economies while utilizing empty space in Downtown Tempe. Food products grown in the garden will go to local restaurants to use in their culinary creations, as well as provide a space for communities to learn how to create a garden of their own.  For more information visit www.tempeurbangarden.com

ABOUT DTC
Downtown Tempe Community, Inc. (DTC) is the private, non-profit organization that manages the Mill Avenue District and is responsible for the vibrancy and excellence of the cultural, lifestyle, and commerce experience in the District. Mill Avenue District, Inc. works in partnership with the City of Tempe to increase the value of downtown Tempe through enhanced management and promotional services on behalf of Mill Avenue District members and other downtown stakeholders.