ROANOKE, Va. – Center in the Square announces the 2nd annual Miniatures on the Market, presented by Carilion Clinic, a great opportunity for families to enjoy miniature barnyard animals in Downtown Roanoke.
Miniatures on the Market will bring a barnyard’s worth of miniature farm animals to the plaza outside Center in the Square, 1 Market Square in Roanoke on Friday, May 1 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5 for the petting zoo, $5 for face painting, $5 for the pony ride, and $5 for a build your own bouquet station. A $15 ticket may be purchased to cover all four activities. There is no cost to enter.
“We are gearing up to bring the most adorable aspects of life on the farm back into Downtown Roanoke in just a few short weeks,” said Tara Marciniak, president of Center in the Square. It is amazing to see the transformation of Market Square into a miniature petting zoo with pony rides, face painting and bouquet stations as well as a section with free games and crafts. It is one of the cutest fundraisers we do all year.”
Miniatures on the Market will feature a variety of small animals. Those who attend can expect to see miniature horses, miniature goats, miniature cows, llamas and other animals.
Pony rides will also be offered as well as face painting. The petting zoo will give visitors of all ages the chance to meet the miniatures up close.
New this year will be a build your own bouquet station! Thank you to Nitty Gritty Gardens for helping us bring this experience to Miniatures on the Market.
“These animals have a way of stopping people in their tracks, they’re impossible not to love,” said Michelle Simmons from Spring Valley Farm in Moneta, which will be providing the animals for the event. “We love bringing them to downtown Roanoke so families can experience a little bit of Spring Valley Farm magic right on the market.”
In addition to the main paid attractions, families can also enjoy FREE balloon animals, children’s crafts and lawn games throughout the event, making it a welcoming experience for all ages!
Miniatures on the Market will be held rain or shine. Contact event coordinator Winter Blake at [email protected].