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Photos: Final Marion Uptown Market goes to the dogs

The final Marion Uptown Market of the year was held Saturday, and it featured a dog show

Elizabeth WoodElizabeth Wood

Sep. 28, 2025 11:35 am

Ellen Jarrett, of Marion, laughs as she tries to keep Bobby in her arms while Tricia Krummet tries to sign up Bobby and her other two dogs for the dog show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Ellen Jarrett, of Marion, laughs as she tries to keep Bobby in her arms while Tricia Krummet tries to sign up Bobby and her other two dogs for the dog show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Uptown Coffee owner Lexi Ruskauff pours milk into a latte during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Ruskauff said she enjoys working at the farmers market because everyone is in a good mood throughout the morning. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Uptown Coffee owner Lexi Ruskauff pours milk into a latte during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Ruskauff said she enjoys working at the farmers market because everyone is in a good mood throughout the morning. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Purposeful Life Animal Rescue and Sanctuary founder and director Sadie Sell, of Marion, grabs dog bowls and collars to set out on tables during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Sell said they started the sanctuary in 2022 and have since saved 150 dogs. She added that the rescue and sanctuary focus on helping and fostering senior dogs or dogs with medical issues. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Purposeful Life Animal Rescue and Sanctuary founder and director Sadie Sell, of Marion, grabs dog bowls and collars to set out on tables during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Sell said they started the sanctuary in 2022 and have since saved 150 dogs. She added that the rescue and sanctuary focus on helping and fostering senior dogs or dogs with medical issues. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Apple Creek Canine Resort employee Shirley Daye, of Cedar Rapids, dresses up a stuffed dog before the dog show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Apple Creek Canine Resort employee Shirley Daye, of Cedar Rapids, dresses up a stuffed dog before the dog show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Colin Fisher (right), 6, and Nolan Fisher (center), 3, try different apples with their mom, Danielle Fisher, of Cedar Rapids, during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Youth Outreach Education for Linn County 4-H, Erika Serbousek, of Hiawatha, said participants at the farmers market got to taste-test the three different colors of apples before voting on their favorite color: red, green, or yellow. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Colin Fisher (right), 6, and Nolan Fisher (center), 3, try different apples with their mom, Danielle Fisher, of Cedar Rapids, during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Youth Outreach Education for Linn County 4-H, Erika Serbousek, of Hiawatha, said participants at the farmers market got to taste-test the three different colors of apples before voting on their favorite color: red, green, or yellow. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Balloons Etc. employee Kimberly Cowger, of Cedar Rapids, makes a balloon sword during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Balloons Etc. employee Kimberly Cowger, of Cedar Rapids, makes a balloon sword during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Uptown Marion Main Street director Lacey Schroeder tapes down a green runway for dogs and their owners to walk on for the Uptown Dog Fashion Show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Schroeder said there are three categories for the dog show: best dressed, crowd favorite and best group. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Uptown Marion Main Street director Lacey Schroeder tapes down a green runway for dogs and their owners to walk on for the Uptown Dog Fashion Show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Schroeder said there are three categories for the dog show: best dressed, crowd favorite and best group. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Uptown Marion Main Street director Lacey Schroeder (left), of Cedar Rapids, and Marion Chamber of Commerce membership specialist Tami Peck, of Marion, tape down a green runway for dogs and their owners to walk on for the Uptown Dog Fashion Show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Schroeder said this is the fourth year they have hosted the dog show, and enjoys seeing the owners dressed up with their dogs. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Uptown Marion Main Street director Lacey Schroeder (left), of Cedar Rapids, and Marion Chamber of Commerce membership specialist Tami Peck, of Marion, tape down a green runway for dogs and their owners to walk on for the Uptown Dog Fashion Show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Schroeder said this is the fourth year they have hosted the dog show, and enjoys seeing the owners dressed up with their dogs. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Millie looks around the market while Melea Roan, of Marion, gets ready to sign up for the Uptown Dog Fashion Show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Millie looks around the market while Melea Roan, of Marion, gets ready to sign up for the Uptown Dog Fashion Show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Josiah Lanphear (left), of Marion, and Bill Lanphear, of Marion, walk their dogs, Ruby and Buddy, to the Central Plaza to watch the Uptown Dog Fashion Show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Josiah Lanphear (left), of Marion, and Bill Lanphear, of Marion, walk their dogs, Ruby and Buddy, to the Central Plaza to watch the Uptown Dog Fashion Show during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Purposeful Life Animal Rescue and Sanctuary co-founder Nicholas Terbovic, of Marion, sets out dog collars during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Terbovic said they currently have about eight dogs in their care. To learn more about the Purposeful Life Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, visit their website. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
Purposeful Life Animal Rescue and Sanctuary cofounder Nicholas Terbovic, of Marion, sets out dog collars during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. Terbovic said they currently have about eight dogs in their care. To learn more about the Purposeful Life Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, visit their website. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
American Sparks and Sawdust employee Indy Wery, of Anamosa, discusses design options with customers for a cutting board during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)
American Sparks and Sawdust employee Indy Wery, of Anamosa, discusses design options with customers for a cutting board during Marion’s Uptown Farmers market on Saturday. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

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