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Council and staff back plan to bring Art on the Green back downtown in 2026; farmers market relocation, night-market options discussed

5526941 · June 17, 2025
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Summary

City staff and event organizers presented a plan to host Art on the Green across Hudson’s four primary greens beginning in 2026, displacing the farmers market for that weekend and prompting discussion of alternatives including an extended farmers market season or a midweek/night market.

Hudson City staff and Art on the Green organizers told council at a June 17 workshop that the art fair could return downtown in 2026 if staged across the four primary greens, but the plan will displace the farmers market for the event weekend and require city resources for closures and public safety.

Jenna, a staff presenter, explained the downtown site plan would place roughly 170 10-by-10 vendor tents across Clock Tower, Gazebo, Park Lane and First & Main greens. She said staff had reviewed logistics — including parking, electric pedestals and police and fire staffing — and judged the downtown greens to be…

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