For Immediate Release - August 19, 2009
Contact: Hollie Geitner
(412) 325-0153
(412) 780-6709 – cell
hgeitner@downtownpittsburgh.com
Market Square Thursday Farmers Market Relocates to Gateway Plaza
Reconstruction of Historic Square Requires Temporary Move
PITTSBURGH, PA — Downtown workers, visitors and residents will still be able to purchase fresh vegetables, salsas, pierogies, wine and fresh flowers from the popular Thursday Farmers Market—however, the scenery is going to change. Beginning Thursday, August 20, the Market Square Farmers Market will relocate to Gateway Plaza between Gateway Center Three and The Hilton (the site of the Three Rivers Arts Festival Artists Market).
“We're pleased the Market can continue without interruption even during construction," said Michael Edwards, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. "Thanks to the great folks at Gateway, workers, residents and visitors can still enjoy the Market.”
The Farmers Market will be open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursdays through mid-December. For more information, visit www.DowntownPittsburgh.com/Market-Square. The Farmers Market is sponsored by Right by Nature and programmed by PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture).
Check out the new Market Square blog at http://MarketSquarePgh.blogspot.com for construction updates and merchant specials. Information will also be posted on the PDP’s Facebook page and via Twitter @DowntownPitt.
About the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP), celebrating its 15th year, is a dynamic, nonprofit organization comprised of business and community leaders, property owners, civic organizations, foundations and residents who provide energy, vision and advocacy for Downtown Pittsburgh. Working collaboratively with its partners, the PDP strives to create a positive Downtown experience for residents, workers and visitors alike. The PDP’s strategic initiatives include clean and safe services, transportation, housing and economic development and advocacy. For more information, visit www.DowntownPittsburgh.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/downtownpitt and become a PDP fan on Facebook.
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