Madison Main Street granted use of courthouse lawn for evening pop-up farmers market Sept. 9

Madison Main Street asked Jefferson County commissioners to allow a courthouse-lawn evening pop-up farmers market on Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., and the commissioners approved the request during the July 18 meeting.

Austin, speaking for Madison Main Street, said the group plans four evening pop-ups this year and expects about 15 vendors and 300 to 400 attendees for the September date, noting the evening crowd differs from the Saturday morning market. He said organizers will coordinate street-closure requests with the city's board of works for parking along Main Street and Jefferson Street and will limit closures to after 5 p.m. so courthouse staff and court business are not disrupted.

A commissioner moved to approve use of the courthouse lawn and the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Commissioners and the presenter discussed working with city staff and allowing food trucks and music on the courthouse steps as part of the event.

Next steps: Madison Main Street will coordinate with the county and the city for permits and street-closure logistics; commissioners authorized the event space at the July 18 meeting.