The Farmer's Market, led by Duane Randall and the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department, begins its season tonight at the regular time and place: 5 to 7 p.m. at the Depot.

Tonight's events include the traditional balloon distance contest and the Schmidt Family Band. Participants will sign their name to a helium-filled balloon to see whose balloon travels the longest distance (and is returned by whoever finds it).

See the complete schedule HERE.