Inaugural Night Market a Success

The Ohio County Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with the Beaver Dam Community Farmers Market for the First Annual Night Market, an evening that brought together local businesses, farmers, artisans, organizations, and families for shopping, food, and entertainment in downtown Beaver Dam.

The event was made possible through the vision and coordination of the Beaver Dam Farmers Community Market, with the Chamber expanding the experience by inviting its members to participate as vendors and sponsoring a Family Game Night Basket Giveaway. Chamber member Commonwealth Community Bank also added to the excitement by hosting a "Fun in the Sun" giveaway, while the Beaver Dam Tourism Commission completed the evening with a free family movie at the amphitheater, creating a fun community atmosphere from start to finish.

The Night Market welcomed an outstanding crowd, providing excellent exposure and strong sales for vendors while showcasing the strength of collaboration within Ohio County.

Participating Chamber members included Audubon Area Community Services, Blandford's Family BBQ, CASA of Ohio Valley, Commonwealth Community Bank, Hillbilly's BBQ, Holes to Go, Ohio County Extension Office, Ohio County HealthCare, OCHS Band Boosters, Shoe Sensation, State Farm – Carter Harrell, The Charcuterie Carriage, and The Pillar of Fire.

The Beaver Dam Farmers Community Market vendors included Borrowed Acres, Janice Marie, Hitchel Farms, Healing Hands Remedies, Brown's Basket, Chloe's Jungle, Goff Farms, Tracy's Creation, Strawberry Stitches, Big Blue Cookie Co., Moon River Coffee Co., Cedar Hill Baskets, Foe Family Farm, Lynch Meadows, Sew Gracefully, Red Barn Blooms & Beef, Brasher's Homemade Creations, Momma Grows Wild Homestead, Needle & Knot, Brookies Cookies, Pop's Delightful Tidbits, Faith & Flour, J & B Cookie & Wood Craft, Little Goose Sewing Co., Field & Flour, Yeast of My Worries, Logan Renfrow, and The Happy Hamper.

"The Night Market is a wonderful example of what can happen when community organizations work together," said the Ohio County Chamber of Commerce. "By partnering with the Beaver Dam Community Farmers Market and the Beaver Dam Tourism Commission, an event was created that supported local businesses, provided family-friendly entertainment, and encouraged people to spend the evening in our community."

The Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to the Beaver Dam Community Farmers Market for inviting this partnership. The Chamber also thanks the Beaver Dam Tourism Commission, every participating vendor, and the many community members who came out to support local businesses. The success of this first event demonstrates what can be accomplished when community organizations work together, and we look forward to future partnerships that continue to strengthen Ohio County.