The season's first Main Street Farmers' Market, Bellevue, Ohio will be held on Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the city parking lot, corner of Main Street (Rte. 20) and Sandusky St. According to Rick Stegman, Bellevue Chamber Director and Main Street Manager, this year's Farmers' Markets promises to provide wonderful shopping experiences for those who attend. In addition, various entertainment will be provided throughout the season. The May 9th kick-off market will be a special Mother's Day Market. The first 50 mothers attending will receive a free flower courtesy of the Downtown Florist.

The Main Street Farmers' Markets are held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of May, June, July, August, and September , with an end-of- they year market on Oct. 10. The hours for each market are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This year's markets have lined up sponsors, including: The Bellevue Gazette, Bellevue City Schools, Strayer Insurance and Real Estate, Golden Acorn, and The Bellevue Society for the Arts. The support of these sponsors will permit more extensive promoting of the markets and the permanent installation of a Farmers' Market sign.

In addition to wonderful produce, flowers, baked goods and many other items the markets have become a social gathering place for many local residents, according to Stegman. The Main Street Farmers' Markets are managed and coordinated by The Bellevue Downtown Committee, the Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce and the city of Bellevue.

For vendor information please contact the Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce, 419-483-2182.