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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HOSTS

  • Vendors

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

    View List of June’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

    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

    Bucket List BBQ | 703 Eighth

    El Patron | 711 Eighth

    Gambino’s Pizzeria | 721 Eighth

    Goomba’s Italian Street Food | 811 8th

    Homestead Kitchen & Bakery | 719 Eighth

    Ice Cream House | Eighth & High

    The Bullpen | 811 Eighth

    The Well Nest | 816 High

    Concessions

    hosted by 4-H Club

  • Live Music

    Sponsored by Clearwave Fiber.

    Rosewood & Rosin (The Meyerkorth family)

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

    If you enjoy variety, you will love Rosewood & Rosin. They are a family three-piece group with a passion for music. Their musical background is everything from Classic Rock/ Blues to Bluegrass/Gospel with an emphasis on Traditional and Modern Fiddling, including anything and everything in between. It is a guaranteed great time! 

    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!

  • Live Milking Demonstration

    6:30 p.m. | the alley between Grove and High Streets

    Kari and Tempe are returning to the streets of downtown Baldwin City with their mobile dairy classroom! Kari is associated with Southwest Dairy Farmers and will provide an in person milking demonstration with a live cow. She will have facts and information about milk and be able to answer your milk questions. This was a big hit in 2024 and we highly recommend attending!

  • Homemade Ice Cream Competition and Tasting

    Let’s celebrate National Dairy Month in the tastiest way possible - a homemade ice cream competition in Sullivan Square! Once ice cream has been judged, it will be available for purchase at $1 a serving or $4 for a sampler platter of up to 6 flavors.

    Freezing begins: 5:30 p.m. | Judging: 7:30 p.m.

    Prizes: 1st: $75; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $25

    Registration is free & due by June 18th

  • Free Kids Activities

    Baldwin City Creative Arts | Free Jazz/Hip Hop Fusion Class at 6 PM. Fun with bubbles, coloring pages, and more all evening.

    Baldwin City Library’s booth | sidewalk games

    Bucks Honey Bee Company booth | watch a bee hive at work

    Hornberger Farms booth | Children’s book drawing

    Live Milking Demonstration |

    Santa Fe Trail Historical Society’s booth | make a paper quilt block

    Splashpad inside Sullivan Square

  • Lumberyard Arts Center

    LAC brings creativity and summer fun to the markets.

    Art Gallery Opening Reception | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

    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.

  • Om Grown Yoga & Wellness Collective

    816 High Street

  • 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.