The City Market celebrated a landmark year in 2007 as the Market celebrated its 150th anniversary season! Perhaps best known for its farmers’ market and linking growers with the community, the City Market is also a shopping and eating destination, a cultural center representing the most diverse area in Kansas City, an eclectic entertainment venue and most of all, an old friend at the "root" of many memories.

Six months of celebration took place between May and October with kids’ activities provided by Wonderscope, storytelling by Mother Nature, educational seminars by the Missouri Extension Office, pancake breakfast with Chris Cakes and more. A permanent historical exhibit was installed through a partnership with the Kansas City Public Library featuring the rise, fall and rebirth of the City Market. 

Food Festivals took place the first Saturday of each month through the season, featuring summer produce favorites. Programming included contests with 105.1 Jack FM, kids’ activities, storytelling by Mother Nature, historical reenactments, petting zoos and recipe sampling courtesy of the Missouri Extension Office. The history of agricultural and the future of farming was highlighted through a partnership with the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame. 

The season culminated with the City Market's Harvest Festival in October. The Harvest Festival Olympics, pumpkin patch, storytelling, stagecoach rides and more contributed to a memorable weekend and perfect ending to a special season.