Customers shop at Moxie & Grace Apothecary of Springville at the first Downtown Farmers Market of the season in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

CEDAR RAPIDS – Organizers of the Downtown Farmers Market pushed the opening day of 2018 into May, instead of June, but the season was still off to a sultry start on Saturday, May 26.

Shade and a light breeze made temperatures that soared into the 90s tolerable and market vendors saw steady crowds.

Wooden yard ornaments are displayed by Anything Country Crafts at the Downtown Farmers Market. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Those selling vegetables had a particularly good day, with some nearly selling out of their fresh produce.

Other items for sale included plants, fresh cut flowers, meats, honey, wine, handcrafted items, baked goods, salsa and clothing. Food vendors also served steady lines of customers and live music and other entertainment added to the festivities.

The remainder of the downtown markets will be twice-monthly, with the exception of September.

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With nearly 200 vendors, the Downtown Farmers Market, hosted by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, is among the largest outdoor markets in the Midwest, averaging 14,000 customers per market.

Find locations, times, dates and other details on more than 50 farmers markets in Eastern Iowa, including a new Cedar Rapids market launching next week, and see more photos from the opening day of the Downtown Farmers Market, below:

Jams and jellies are sold by Skyline Farm of Swisher at the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday, May 26, 2018. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Clothing was among items sold at the first Downtown Farmers Market of the season. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Customers make their way down Second Avenue SE at the Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Peonies were among the flowers for sale at the market booth for Under A Tin Roof of Wellman, Iowa, on Saturday, May 26, 2018. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Dan & Debbie’s Creamery of Ely, Iowa, did steady business on a hot opening day at the Downtown Farmers Market. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Prepared foods are among the attractions at the Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

A Cedar Rapids Municipal Band quartet performs at the Downtown Farmers Market on opening day. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Jupiter Ridge farm of Garber, Iowa, nearly sold out of fresh produce at the first Downtown Market of the season. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Mark Brown performs for “Busking For Mobility” to collect donations for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

The Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids kicked off its 2018 season on Saturday, May 26. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Young market-goers kept cool in the fountain at Greene Square Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Rehberg’s Pork of Walker, Iowa, cooked breakfast sandwiches at opening day of the Downtown Farmers Market. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Market-goers make their way down Third Avenue SE during the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday, May 26, 2018. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Tomato plants are among items sold by Pine Hill Farm of Walker, Iowa, during opening day of the market. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Juggler Berend Sandersfeld of Amana performs in Greene Square Park during the Downtown Farmers Market. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

A dog is led along Second Avenue SE on opening day at the Downtown Farmers Market. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Chris Ellis and Lorelle Lindo, co-owners of the Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery, work their booth on opening day at the Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

Farm fresh eggs are sold by Garden Oasis Farm of Coggon, Iowa, at the first Downtown Farmers Market of the season in Cedar Rapids. (photo/Cindy Hadish)