Third Friday Markets

where local food, art, and music strengthens community

Downtown Baldwin City | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

June 20 | July 18 | August 15 | September 19

Per Baldwin City ordinance #1196, please do not bring dogs or other critters.

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  • Vendors

    Vendor Registration for the 2025 Third Friday Markets is now open. We are no longer accepting jewelry vendors.

    View List of July’s Registered Vendors

    this list will continue to be updated as new vendors are added.

    If you have questions about vending at the 2025 markets, please contact the Baldwin City Chamber at 785-594-3200 or admin@baldwincitychamber.com

  • Open Storefronts

    Baldwin City Made | 707 Eighth Street

    Lovely Flower Co | 703 Eighth Street

    Lucy’s Corner | 718 High Street

    Standard Grooming Supply | 616 High Street

    Town Galleria | 715 Eighth Street

  • Food and Drink

    Open Restaurants

    Baldwin City Beer Co. | 520 High

    El Patron | 711 Eighth

    Flatlanders Pizzeria | 703 Eighth

    Homestead Kitchen & Bakery | 719 Eighth

    Ice Cream House | Eighth & High

    Lovely Flower Co | 703 Eighth

    The Bullpen | 811 Eighth

    The Pretzelly Truck | 811 Eighth

    The Well Nest | 816 High

    Town Galleria | 715 8th Street

  • Live Music

    Sponsored by Hometown Construction

    Wheatfield Rebellion

    7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    “A delicious representation of non edible delights. We are thrown together like a phony fruit salad picture for your local friendly neighborhood restaurant. A biography of biographical errors, we woke up like Rip Van Winkle in a world just right for us {was a good dream}. With lyrical lies, guitar highs, bass drop lows and drum hammer blows we will keep it all ridiculous serious. We play a home-grown mixture of Blues, Rock, and Reggae. Mostly our songs are dictated by the flow of a connection that we all share. This allows new tangents to be created within a song, and doubles as "Epic-Fail Insurance". If one of us plays apart differently in a new way, we just roll with it.”

    Live music is played on the stage in Sullivan Square. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen, or listen while you explore the market!

  • Stream Trailer

    located at the intersection of Eighth and High Streets

    This hands on activity for children demonstrates the power and flow of surface water.

    Provided by Suzy with the Douglas County Conservation District

  • Watermelon Eating Contest

    Sponsored by Stephens Real Estate Robyn Elder and Out West Storage

    Think you can eat a slice of watermelon faster than any body? See for yourself at the watermelon eating contest inside Sullivan Square. Simply show up and tell the judge you want to participate.

    Time: 7:00 p.m.

    1st: prize basket worth $75

    2nd: prize basket worth $50

    3rd: prize basket worth $25

    Participation is free. Watermelon slices will be available for free after the contest.

  • Free Kids Activities

    Baldwin City Creative Arts | Free Ballet Class. See linked flyer for times. Fun with bubbles, coloring pages, and more all evening.

    Baldwin City Fire Department | water activities for kids

    Baldwin City Library booth | sidewalk games

    Buck’s Honey Bee Company booth | watch a bee hive at work

    Hornberger Farms booth | Children’s book give away

    Stream Trailer

    Santa Fe Trail Historical Society booth | learn to weave by hand like the pioneers.

    Splashpad inside Sullivan Square

  • Lumberyard Arts Center

    LAC brings creativity and summer fun to the markets.

    Opening Art Gallery Reception | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | “Kansas Contemplations” by Charley Forsyth

    See flyer with details

    Christmas in July! Design your own ugly sweater for the upcoming Ugly Sweater Fun Run - screen printing included! Bring sweater/sweatshirt/t-shirt to embellish.

    See flyer with details

  • Baldwin City Public Library

    The Baldwin City Public Library provides information about their wide variety of programs and outdoor games to play for free such as giant Jenga and Connect Four.

  • Community Courtyard

    Tables and chairs line the middle of 8th Street. Market goers are invited to pause here to eat, rest their weary feet, or catch up with neighbors!

  • Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce

    Third Friday Markets are a summer highlight for the Baldwin City community and we would like to continue meeting the community's needs and creating the best experience possible!

    For questions, please contact us at 785-594-3200 or through email using the button below.

  • Your Third Friday Market Event Could Be Listed Here

    Contact the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce to share your event.

    785-594-3200

    admin@baldwincitychamber.com

2021-2022 Recap

Farmers, artists, makers, and the community join together in a celebration of the talent, skills, and bounty within Baldwin City and its surrounding countryside.