Each Friday, Hemming Plaza is a destination for many Downtown workers who take advantage of Downtown Vision’s weekly market. People buy fresh fruit and vegetables, home-cooked meals, handmade jewelry and other items they can only find there on the last work day of the week.
The market is always looking for new vendors, who can call Tasha Tucker at 634-0303, ext. 225, for information about setting up a booth.
The Friday Hemming Plaza Market is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Friday, weather permitting.
When the market comes to the plaza on Friday, the lines are longer than usual at Kim Peavler’s hot dog stand.
With the temperature well into the 90s and a bright sun bathing the plaza, Henry Childs was selling a lot of Italian ice.
Baba was selling African art and playing his drum for market patrons.
Glynis Knox was showing her “Blessed Baubles.” She was back at the Friday market after taking a few weeks off. “It’s a great place to network and meet people.”
Frankie Stafford was serving chicken wings and pork chops with fresh greens at Rollin-N-Dough.
Alex Hutchinson’s ripe tomatoes at Fruit of the Spirit are always a big hit at the market.