February 12, 2020

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (MDDA) is pleased to announce that plans are underway for the 19th annual Blueberry Festival, slated for Friday, July 31, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Downtown Marquette. The festival covers the 100 block of W. Washington St., along with the 100 and 200 blocks of S. Front St.

Food vendors, artists, crafters, and non-profit organizations are invited to register for a booth space during the festival, which will run from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Vendor application for booth spaces are available for $100.00 per 10'x10' booth, limit two booths per vendor, based upon availability. Registration forms are available online at h ttps://downtownmarquette.org/blueberry-festival-vendor-application/ The deadline for registration is Friday, May 22.

 

The Blueberry Festival will feature a combination of traditional sidewalk sales, artists, crafters, food vendors, family activities, and live musical acts set in the streets of Downtown Marquette. For more information on Blueberry Festival, contact the MDDA office at (906) 228-9475 or email Tara Laase-McKinney, Events and Promotions Coordinator at Tara@downtownmarquette.org.

 

Established in 1 976, t he purpose of the Marquette Downtown Development Authority is to “halt property value deterioration and increase property tax valuation…to eliminate the causes of that deterioration, and to promote economic growth" throughout Downtown Marquette. At times unexpected, Downtown Marquette is always alive with unique businesses, amazing flavors, welcoming events, vibrant arts and boundless opportunities.

Media Contact:

Tara Laase-McKinney

Promotions & Events Coordinator

Marquette Downtown Development Authority

Tara@downtownmarquette.org

906-228-9475