Cape Riverfront Market to open first Saturday in May

Old Town Cape will launch the 2022 Cape Riverfront Market season next month on the same day as the 148th Kentucky Derby race.

Accordingly, Old Town Cape is encouraging vendors to embellish their booths with a Derby Day theme May 7 as the six-month Riverfront Market season opens.

Logan Chapman of Chaffee, Missouri, has been announced as Derby Day's musical guest.

A hat contest based on what the Kentucky Derby calls the "greatest two minutes in sports" will be held at 11 a.m. in the market's welcome tent with prizes provided by Cape Riverfront Market and Corner Grocery Store.

Old Town Cape said a person hoping for a prize must be present to win.

New this year, Old Town Cape said in a news release, are monthly themed market days through season's end.

• May 7: Derby Day
• June 18: Marketeer's Day
• July 2: Christmas in July
• Aug. 13: School Spirit Day
• Sept. 10: Youth Entrepreneurship Day
• Sept. 17: Decades Day
• Oct. 29: Pets & Children Halloween Costume Contests

Cape Riverfront Market, as per custom, will be held 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 29 at its traditional location, 35 S. Spanish St.

The market's co-managers are Sydney Waters and Andrea Hamm.

"Old Town Cape is thrilled to kick off the market season this year with so many exciting new components," Waters said.

"It is important to our staff to continue to encourage community involvement and create a sense of place with what we can offer. We have had a record number of vendor applications this year," she added.

Cape Riverfront Market is sponsored by Ritter Real Estate, Saint Francis Healthcare System, SoutheastHEALTH and Tabor Commercial Real Estate. Music sponsor is Shivelbine Music Store. Marketeer's Day sponsor is The Bank of Missouri.

Those who are interested in volunteering at Cape Riverfront Market may contact Old Town Cape at caperiverfrontmarket@gmail.com.