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Botanical Center, Rock Island, will present first Market in the Gardens

By Linda Cook,

9 hours ago

The Quad City Botanical Center will have its first Market in the Gardens from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, a news release says.

A collaboration with Made Market, the event will feature a curated mix of local makers, art, clothing, candles, pantry staples and more. This event is free for Botanical Center and FunBundle members, or general admission pricing.

Food will be available. Just Let Go DJ will spin vinyl from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Mo Carter will perform acoustic tunes from 2-4 p.m.

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