The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan 

Peru – Lauren Prue commented, “Ali Webbinaro and I want to build community. We want the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park to bring people together after a long hard year.” Ali and Lauren’s goal came true when over 250 people turned out to enjoy the Peru Town Market on a warm, humid Sunday, June 27th. Twenty-three vendors and two food and beverage trucks set up on the fringes of the park’s sizable green space. Some people commented, “We didn’t know this beautiful park existed.” 

Customers found many items, including cheese, meat, maple syrup, candles, soap, woodworking creations, leather goods, hand-sewn items, watercolors, metal flowers, hand-made jewelry. One vendor even offered massage. 

Future Peru Town Markets will be held on Sundays, July 25th, August 29th (2 to 6 p.m.), September 19th, and October 10th (12 to 4 p.m.). Prue commented, “On July 25th, we expect most of the vendors to return, and we’ll have new vendors, including four local growers.”

Through August, visitors can combine a visit to the market with music. Peru’s summer concert series will be held at Heyworth Mason Park every Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The park has plenty of room for families to spread out blankets, space for the kids to play, several picnic tables, and a dog park. It’s hard to find a more enjoyable place to spend a Sunday afternoon and early evening.