National Farmers Market Week is just around the corner and the Excelsior Springs Farmers Market will participate in this year’s nationally recognized event. Coordinated by the Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market Coalition, the first annual celebration will take place Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. National Farmers Market Week became a recognizable event in 1999, supporting local farmers and food makers to celebrate the many benefits the farmers market brings to the communities they serve. Excelsior Springs Mayor Mark Spohn will be on hand at the event, declaring Aug. 6-12 as Missouri Farmers Market Week, in conjunction with the national observance. In addition, Tammy Murphy, Excelsior Springs Farmers Market Coordinator, explained events will be hosted for children as well as a $1 raffle with prizes donated from local businesses, including: • And Hair We Are - free haircut and $10 off a hair coloring session • LIFT Gym - one-month free membership • Style by Ry - …