The Jamestown Farmers Market will have a new location for its outdoor summer market, moving from its old Third and Main Street location to Third and Pine Street, after approval of their special events permit with the Jamestown City Council.

The summer market series kicks off on Saturday, June 6, and will run every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 21.

“After considering repeat feedback from vendors, shoppers and the community with requests to place the market in a shadier, more parklike space, the team sought a location for the market that would provide that environment while also remaining in the core of downtown, accessible to all, and with available parking,” said Nick Weith, the market’s food access director. “This move will activate more of Third Street, provide shade to vendors and shoppers alike, and allow the market to naturally grow as more and more people realize they can make a huge impact on our local food system by supporting local farmers and businesses.”

Now a program of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the Jamestown Farmers Market was originally formed in the 1970s (about a decade after the closure of the historic Jamestown Public Market in 1965) by a dedicated group of farmers, producers and individuals with a vested interest in connecting the community with fresh, local food.

Cash may be used at any vendor, and some vendors may accept credit cards. Any shoppers who wish to use credit cards can also purchase tokens at the Market Table that can be used as cash with any of the market vendors. SNAP is accepted at the market, via exchange at the Market Table. The Jamestown Farmers Market also participates in the state FreshConnect Checks program, which includes a dollar-for-dollar match of SNAP of up to $50 per market. Children under the age of 12 can stop by the Sprouts kids activity tent for a $2 Sprouts Buck that can be used to purchase any food item.

JFM staff are planning special events and themed market weeks, including ArtFest on July 11 with extended market hours until 3 p.m., a 5K run on Aug. 15, and additional events to be announced. For more information visit www.jfmny.org.