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Chesterton’s European Market Opens May 7, 2011

April 12, 2011

The road construction taking place in downtown Chesterton will not keep shoppers away from Chesterton’s European Market this year, opening May 7, 2011 from 8am to 2pm. Chesterton’s European Market is open every consecutive Saturday starting that day, however they are closed for Oz Festival weekend September 17 and will then reopen until the last Saturday in October.  The musician for Opening Day this year is the always show-stopping Sting Fever.

“Shoppers should not be discouraged by road closures,” said Tiffany Bley, Market Director. “The Town of Chesterton has done a great job displaying signage for detours, and we plan to have a full, flourishing group of vendors ready for shoppers May 7th.” Parking is available at numerous locations throughout the town. Lois Lane, which is located on east Indiana Avenue behind the shops on Calumet, has many parking spots available. Parking is also available on West Indiana Avenue, the Chesterton United Methodist Church on 2nd Street, and of course the many side streets in the downtown area.

Chesterton’s European Market is currently accepting vendor applications and the applications are available at the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce office, 220 Broadway in Chesterton or online at www.chestertonseuropeanmarket.com. The European Market and Westchester Public Library are currently seeking volunteers with an interest in anything medieval for this summer’s Medieval Faire set for July 9th in coordination with the Market from 10am to 2pm. This event is in cooperation with the library childrens’ summer reading program “Dragon Days and Summer Knights”.  Vendors, presentations and performing acts that will help bring medieval history to life are welcome. Anyone interested in volunteering or taking part in any way may contact Merribeth Paunicka, Childrens’ Department Manager, at (219) 926-7696 or Tiffany Bley, Market Director, at (219) 926-5513.

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