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Downtown Fremont
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to preserve and repurpose its historical buildings (many of which are well over 100 years old) and to draw and keep people here, whether it is run- ning a business, buying a home, raising a family or enjoying our community events.”
One of the most popular events held in Fre- mont’s historic district is the enhanced Farmers’ Market. Beyond fresh produce, arts and crafts, and baked goods, the enhanced experience in- cludes music, car shows or cultural events, food trucks, a variety of vendors, and often DORA. “We can have between 5,000 and 8,000 peo- ple attending these enhanced markets, and that type of foot traffic greatly helps our downtown merchants and businesses,” Kristie points out. She also cites the “Think Fremont” Community Card as a “super cool”, versatile and easy way to support local. “It can be purchased online and emailed to anyone for use at over 35 participat- ing locations downtown. It puts money back into our community. Super cool!”
And, oh yes, there is shopping!
Thinking of heading over to Fremont yet this summer and checking out what the historical downtown district has to offer? Make a day or evening of it by experiencing The Farmers’ Mar-
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