About Us

The SoKY Marketplace is a nonprofit corporation in Downtown Bowling Green. Our goal is to help local farmers and artisans grow their business and thrive in the community.

Farmer's Market

Our year-round farmer’s market gives farmers and artisans an opportunity to sell directly to the consumer every Thursday! We are located under the SoKY Marketplace Pavilion from mid-April to October. From November-April you can shop at the Cake Shop BG and Crop Shop! Parking is available in the pavilion lot behind SKyPAC or at the Stadium Park Plaza Parking Garage. See our vendor page for information about who sells at SoKY Marketplace!

The Historic Venue on 7th

The Historic Venue on 7th, formerly known as the Historic Taylor’s Chapel, is a newly-renovated event center and home to the SoKY Marketplace Community Kitchen, Winter Farmer’s Market, and Crop Shop. This beautiful brick church is steeped in history, and the character has been preserved so that anyone who visits can tell it is a special place.

The two-story event center can accommodate up to 180 guests. Upstairs on the main floor, natural light spills in from the near floor-to-ceiling windows. A commercial kitchen allows for hot meals to be provided in a fresh and efficient manner. As guests head downstairs, the original exposed brick walls and hanging globe lights provide the perfect rustic ambiance. Both spaces are perfect for charming wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, or holiday gatherings.

Community Events

The SoKY Marketplace is a central hub to many Downtown Bowling Green events!  You can follow us on Facebook for updated events and how to participate.

The SoKY Ice Rink is located under the SoKY Marketplace Pavilion from mid-November through January.

Meet The SoKY Marketplace Team!

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Tessa Norris

SoKY Marketplace Director of Operations

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Doris Thomas

Doris Thomas is an active member on the SoKY Marketplace Board of Directors and represents agriculture.

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Brian Jennings

Brian Jennings represents MACs Equipment Specialists as the Culinary representation on the SoKY Marketplace Board of Directors and hold the position of Vice President

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Sarah Widener

Sarah Widener is a representative of Med Center Health and holds the position as Vice Chairperson of the 2023-2024 SoKY Marketplace Board of Directors

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Lindsay Hayvert

Director of Operations

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Marissa Butler

Marrissa Butler-Secretary Chair for the 2024-2025 year. Employed by the Bowling Green Conventions and Visitors Bureau

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Sarah Bessinger

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Lynn O’Keefe

Lynn O'Keefe serves on the Board of Directors of the SoKY Marketplace as the Chairperson for 2024-2025 and represents local art in Bowling Green