Family Night at the Square will have interesting special activities on July 12, 2018. The afternoon begins at 4 p.m. at Jack Kilby Square, downtown Great Bend, with the Fatal Vision Youth Scooter Obstacle Course, sponsored by Juvenile Services and Central Kansas Partnership, and with the Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market.
Area youth are invited to participate in the event and learn about dangers of driving under the influence using Fatal Vision goggles and scooters on an obstacle course. Juvenile Services, through a Golden Belt Community Foundation grant, will have a variety of impairment goggles and opportunities to learn about substance abuse. The impairment goggles will be used to maneuver an obstacle course using scooters. The live demonstrations will emphasize the real concerns facing young people today and educate the community about preventing alcohol and drug use. Information for parents and youth will be available.
At the market, visitors will have an opportunity to taste food prepared from locally grown ingredients and see a recipe demonstrated by Abi Boxberger, KSU Dietetics student, sponsored by Barton County Health Department, at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Demonstration and tasting adult participants will receive insulated farmers market bags on a first come, first served basis.
A Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market photo booth will have cut-outs and selfie ops for all ages. Everyone is invited to take a fun photo and post it to Facebook, #GBStreetStroll.
The local farmers market will feature seasonal produce from area fruit and vegetable growers, honey, baked goods, locally grown seasonal flowers, and arts and crafts from local craftsmen.
The Great Bend City Band will also have its weekly summer concert beginning at 8:15pm, followed by Movie in the Park “Zootopia”.
Community members are invited to explore the market, meet local producers, purchase products and participate in activities planned at the market throughout the 2018 season.