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For the Kansas City locals

Here's a press release for those that live near me.

Downtown Overland Park is Hosting a Holiday Market
Visit Downtown Overland Park for shopping and entertainment for the entire family

Overland Park, Kan. – Get a jump start on holiday shopping with crafts, food and gift items from the area’s unique crafters, bakers and retailers every Saturday in November from 9am to 1pm.

Music from local musicians, choirs, and other groups will be featured at the clock tower each Saturday during the market from 10:30am-12:30pm. Stay after for lunch and more shopping downtown. The Holiday Market is located in the 7900 block of Marty Street, two blocks west of Metcalf in Downtown Overland Park.

The Downtown Overland Park Partnership is accepting applications for Holiday Market vendors. Single spots are $75 for the season, and double spots are $125. Applications are available by calling (913) 642-2222 or online at www.downtownop.org.

About the Downtown Overland Park Downtown Overland Park is a 25-block area, boasting a vibrant shopping and restaurant district that features more than 300 locally-owned and operated venues. For more information about Downtown Overland Park or any of the unique shopping and entertainment venues in Downtown Overland Park, call 913.642.2222 or visit www.downtownop.org

Robin Fish
Executive Director
Downtown Overland Park Partnership
913.642.2222
www.downtownop.org
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