Photos: Third Thursday Market wraps up

The Six Dollar String Band plays folk music at the year’s final Third Thursday Market in Cortez on Sept. 21. Organizer Mark Drudge said the monthly event was “a rip-roaring success” this year, and he and the city event staff hope to make it bigger next summer.

The Six Dollar String Band plays folk music at the year’s final Third Thursday Market in Cortez on Sept. 21. Organizer Mark Drudge said the monthly event was “a rip-roaring success” this year, and he and the city event staff hope to make it bigger next summer.

Kids practice their bean bag toss skills before an all-ages corn hole tournament at the year’s final Third Thursday Market in Montezuma Park.

Cortez residents shop and chat with local vendors at the year’s final Third Thursday Market on Sept. 21.

Medical providers and patients attended the year’s final Third Thursday Market to honor the retiring Dr. Robert Heyl. Mayor Karen Sheek and Cortez Retail Enhancement Association Director Mark Drudge brought the cake.