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Fraser vendors, residents press staff to relocate market and boost promotion after low turnout
Summary
Recreation staff and vendors reviewed the vendor market, community garage sale and related summer events. Organizers reported strong interest in the citywide garage sale but low vendor visibility at the vendor market; staff said it will explore moving the market to higher-visibility space and increase signage and social media promotion.
At its July 1 meeting, the Fraser Recreation Commission heard that the city’s vendor market drew modest attendance despite having 21 vendors and four food trucks, and residents urged staff to move the market to a more visible spot on Garfield/14 Mile to increase foot traffic.
The issue arose as staff reviewed summer events, including a June 20–22 community garage sale that registered 55 participants. “We have 21 vendors at this market. We have 4 food trucks,” a staff member said, noting new banners and lawn signs planned for upcoming markets on July 12 and Aug. 2.
The garage sale was described as a…
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