ALEXANDRIA — Singer/songwriter Adam Hammer will perform at the Saturday Art Market stage at

Big Ole Park

on Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m-1 p.m.

Hammer’s blend of original folk, alternative, blues and rock with a dash of alt-country may conjure Tom Waits, The Lumineers, Jim Croce, or Bob Dylan. He plays at various festivals and events across Minnesota.

The

Saturday Art Market

is adjacent to the

Alexandria Farmers Market

at Big Ole Park on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria. Local artists will be on hand to visit and offer their work for sale. Coffee and food items will be available nearby, and every weekend showcases live music. New this year, the second weekend of every month will feature events and music for younger visitors.

The Art Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through Sept. 2.

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