Second Saturdays on the Ashland Square

April 9, 2011
7:00 am	to	12:00 pm
May 14, 2011
7:00 am	to	12:00 pm
June 11, 2011
7:00 am	to	12:00 pm
July 9, 2011
7:00 am	to	12:00 pm
August 13, 2011
7:00 am	to	12:00 pm
September 10, 2011
5:00 am	to	12:00 pm
October 8, 2011
7:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Ashland Businesses Sponsor “Second Saturday on the Square”

Many people who grew up in rural counties can remember a special weekly entertainment that preceded television – going to town on Saturday. Farmers and other folks from near and far would crank up their pickups or cars and head for town. Some still used mules and wagons for the trip.

Years ago, several grocery and dry goods stores were located on the square around the Clay County Courthouse in Ashland. While grown-ups were involved with stocking up for the next week, children could also find plenty to do.

Most Saturdays the Ashland Theatre would show a cowboy movie along with a serial, a cartoon, and a newsreel that reviewed recent events around the nation. Of course, Saturday in town was also a handy time for catching up on the latest local news.

This year businesses in Ashland are promoting a once-a-month return to special downtown Saturday activities. They are cranking up a series of events that will be held on the second Saturday of each month.

If you would like to be a vendor please contact Bob Roberts at the Garden Terrace Cafe at 256-354-3113. Vendors setup at 7 AM and the event runs from 8 AM to Noon.