City of Temple to Host Santa Fe Community Market Grand Opening

TEMPLE, TX (September 14, 2026) – The City of Temple is excited to announce the grand opening of Santa Fe Community Market.

WHAT: Santa Fe Community Market Grand Opening

WHEN: Saturday, September 19, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Santa Fe Community Market, located at 33 E. Avenue C

The event will include speakers and a ribbon-cutting, and will be followed the market's first full day of shopping. The market will feature local vendors offering a variety of goods and products while creating another destination for residents and visitors to gather, shop and experience Downtown Temple.

The grand opening lineup includes:

Live music from the Russell Weller Band
Food trucks
Mini Cow Animal Experience with Highland Acres Homestead
Photo Booth
Cooking Demo
Free Giveaways

The goal of the Santa Fe Community Market is to create a welcoming hub for community and local businesses to thrive. Our vision is to transform a historic Temple landmark into a vibrant marketplace that enhances our downtown landscape and brings connection to residents.

Amanda Weckbacher, Special Events Manager

The Santa Fe Community Market site was formerly home to Temple Feed & Supply, which relocated in 2023 to support the business’s continued growth. The City of Temple then purchased the property and has worked to give the downtown site a new purpose. Located right by Santa Fe Trail, the Santa Fe Community Market connects the Santa Fe Depot with the MLK Festival Grounds, creating a community hub right in the heart of Downtown.

Moving forward, the Santa Fe Community Market will be open on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locals can expect a new monthly experience featuring a variety of local vendors, makers, artisans and small businesses, along with live music and entertainment.

The market is designed to be a place to gather, discover local businesses and enjoy time with friends and family. Each market day will offer another opportunity to experience Downtown Temple and support local businesses.

Calista Deering, Special Events Coordinator