Burrup notes that the eagle city market
is the only city-run farmer’s market in the
treasure Valley, resulting in significantly
lower vendor fees for participants. the
market costs only $25 per weekend, and
unlike most markets, vendors may choose
to purchase a single weekend rather than
signing up for the entire season. Because no
extended contracts are required, artists can
use the market as an inexpensive way to
test their products and refine their pricing
structure. a young artists’ booth this year
will provide students with an opportunity
to learn to market their arts and crafts while
interacting with customers. simple vendor
forms are available at eaglearts.org.
one of the market’s most attractive fea-
tures is its peaceful, enjoyable ambience. it’s
a low pressure environment, meaning that
the 1000-1200 people who typically visit
the market each week can enjoy the experi-
ence. “We’re trying to create an outlet for
growers and craftsmen that’s conducive to
art,” Burrup says. “it never feels crowded.
the market has a good feel, and it’s a fun
environment.”
the gazebo at heritage park provides a
place for market patrons to relax and enjoy
live music and performances, provided by
local artists including students from the ea-
gle performing arts center and artsWest
academy. the vast majority of the per-
formers are professional musicians, pro-
viding the level of entertainment that you
could easily expect to pay for. a Fine art
fair will also be held this year in the park
on July 10-12, including a juried art show.
this year the market will provide an in-
formation booth for eagle residents, where
the city can disseminate information to the
public. Burrup hopes that public officials
will use the booth as an informal forum to
address resident concerns. “it’s a satisfying
endeavor for me,” Burrup says. “People
come up and shake my hand and say ‘this is
great, we really enjoy this!’ Vendors tell me
the same thing.”
For Burrup, who took over the market’s
management when his daughter, the for-
mer manager, left for graduate school, that
interaction with customers and vendors
makes all his efforts worth it. “the market
is for you, for the city, for the community,”
he says. “We want you to enjoy it. i often
think about what life was like here 75 years
ago—i hope we can create that same sense
of community today. Bigger is not always
better.”
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The Eagle City Market is held every Saturday
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from 8 am to 1:30 pm, beginning the first
weekend in May and running through the
end of October. For more information, visit
eaglearts.org.
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