To commemorate eight years in business, the Lemon Street Market will host special events throughout the month to celebrate local vendors and thank loyal shoppers. On October 6, customers are invited to enjoy complimentary cupcakes in the store while supplies last and enter to win a customer appreciation raffle.

Celebrate Lancaster Food Day will be held October 16, with a dinner featuring local vendors at 6 p.m. and the movie, The Biggest Little Farm, at 7 p.m., at Zoetropolis. From 7 a.m. until noon, October 26, shoppers can enjoy complimentary, Equal Exchange organic, fair trade coffee and receive 10 percent off products in the store (excluding sale items).

Complimentary in-store vendor tastings will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 12, featuring Village Crest Farm’s mushrooms, October 19, featuring Fifth Month Farm and October 20 featuring Humankind Water.

“We want to celebrate the shoppers and vendors that have brought us this far,” enthuses owner Patricia Haverstick. “Help us celebrate and gear up for another eight years.”