Green River Main Street to host street fair in Sept.

Green River Main Street will host a street fair Sept. 12.

Many other organizations joined together in order to host the event, including the Green River Development Fund and local businesses.

The street fair will feature many different types of vendors as well as flea market items and food trucks. Live music will follow after the market closes. Vendors must pay a $25 fee in order to sell their products at the fair.

According to Jennie Melvin, Green River Main Street administrator, the idea of the street fair was brought up as a group decision between the different organizations. After a recent Red White Buffalo meet and greet attracted people to downtown Green River, the organizations decided a street fair would be beneficial to the community.

Melvin believes a street fair is a great opportunity for residents to get outside and socialize, but still follow safety guidelines. With the shopping and live music available, she thinks it will provide fun opportunities for the city’s residents to experience an enjoyable evening and show their support for local vendors and artists.

Melvin said the biggest challenge with this event is time. With the split-second decision and shorter notice to the vendors and entertainers, many aspects of the street fair are being planned quickly. However, Melvin is confident that despite the time challenge, the event will turn out.

The fair will be located in front of the Tomahawk Hotel. North First East Street and Railroad Avenue will be closed for the event.

Vendors will be available from noon to 4 p.m., with live music and entertainment following later.