This year, Best of Dayton voters decided that a beloved gathering place, the 2nd Street Market, was worthy of two awards.
The downtown market won the best farmers market and best place for unique gifts in the Shopping & Services category.
Credit: Kyle Nagel
Credit: Kyle Nagel
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🏆 BEST OF DAYTON 2018 WINNERS
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More than 50 vendors fill a historical freight house in Dayton with everything from fresh meat, eggs, breads, cheeses and chocolate.
As voters declared, the market is the perfect spot to find the perfect gift.
Socks, scarves and rugs made from alpaca fleece, hand-made pottery and gifts from a garden shop are just a sampling of the special items that can be found.
Here are the winning results from the two categories:
Best Farmers Market
WINNER: 2nd Street Market
600 E. Second St., Dayton | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Yellow Springs Farmers Market
228 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Miamisburg Farmers Market
1146 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg | Facebook
Best Place for Unique Gifts
WINNER: 2nd Street Market
600 E. Second St., Dayton | Website | Facebook
SECOND PLACE: Heart Mercantile
438 E. Fifth St., Dayton Website | Facebook
THIRD PLACE: Yellow Springs Toy Company
252 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs | Facebook
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