09/24/2026
Built by small businesses, for small businesses.
Now that our first season of Third Thursday Night Market has officially come to an end, we finally have a chance to step back and look at what we built.
And when we say we, we really do mean all of us.
Third Thursday Night Market was created by a small business for small businesses. There wasn't a big organization or huge event budget behind it. Rooted Plant Co. organized and hosted the market, while vendor fees helped cover advertising, signs, flyers, market materials, and all the little things it took to bring people through the gates each month.
Because from the beginning, this market was built for our vendors.
We know how hard it is to build a business from the ground up, and we're incredibly passionate about creating opportunities for other small businesses to be seen, grow, and find new customers.
We happened to have a parking lot with the space and visibility to bring a whole bunch of those businesses together. So we did.
And look at them. ❤️
These are some of the people who hauled in tents, tables, displays, products and food all summer long. They shared our posts, invited their customers, supported the businesses beside them, and helped turn an idea into a community event.
And then you showed up for them.
You shopped, ate, grabbed drinks, brought your families, discovered new businesses and came back month after month.
To every small business that took a chance on our first season, and every person who spent a Thursday evening supporting them: thank you.
And we can officially tell you Third Thursday Night Market will be back in 2027.
We've learned a lot in year one and already have some big ideas for what's next, but the heart of this market isn't changing: Small businesses supporting small businesses.
See you Third Thursday in 2027, Kearney.
📸 by Emily Davidson Photography