Local Peoria vendors and student organizations kicked off Family Weekend Saturday morning with a farmer’s market, giving visiting families a taste of the Midwest. This was the first year the farmer’s market took place.
There were many different vendors and activities for people of all ages, including fresh produce, artwork, inflatables and a petting zoo.
“We were really trying to provide a laid-back experience that all family members, regardless of age, could enjoy,” Director of Student Activities Tom Coy said.
Student Activities rebranded Parents Weekend in 2014 by naming the event Family Weekend and providing a larger variety of activities for different age groups.
“We want to be all-encompassing and offer events for everyone that comes to Family Weekend,” Coy said.
According to Coy, 17 vendors participated in the farmer’s market, including various student organizations.
“The farmer’s market created the opportunity for student organizations to show parents what they are passionate about,” Coy said. “For example, the Thacit organization raised awareness and funds for a mushroom farm in Ghana by selling mini pumpkins, two Bradley students collected donations for their trip to Denmark with the Bradley Chorale and Student Senate promoted their organization by selling doughnuts from Tanner’s Apple Orchard.”
“I really liked the laid-back atmosphere of this event,” Student Senate Chief of Staff Helen Lagerblade said. “The farmer’s market provided an informal setting to meet Bradley families and show them that Student Senate actively advocates for student issues.”
According to Coy, more then 750 people came to this event.
“Because of its success, it is going to become an annual event,” Student Activities graduate assistant Marshall Escue said. “However, the goal for next year is to get more vendors to attend because people came and left very quickly.”
Despite the low attendance early in the event, Coy and Escue said the event was a success.
“This event was a great opportunity for Bradley students to show their parents their Bradley experience,” Coy said.
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