Fresh lavender, kettle corn and a guy with a pet iguana: Janesville's downtown farmers market returns

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For Janesville resident Scott Brereton and his pet iguana, Jag, the kickoff on Saturday of the Janesville Farmers Market at Janesville�셲 downtown riverfront was a sunny, satisfying affair.

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Jag, the pet iguana of Janesville resident Scott Brereton, clings to Brereton's sweatshirt while they visit the first Janesville Farmers Market of the outdoor season Saturday in downtown Janesville. Brereton said he visits the downtown market regularly to buy his iguana fresh kale and micro greens.
Anthony Wahl

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People walk across the pedestrian bridge to visit vendors on both sides of the Rock River during the Janesville Farmers Market on Saturday.
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Customers walk by a variety of vendor stands during the the first Janesville Farmers Market of the outdoor season on Saturday in downtown Janesville.
Anthony Wahl

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Allen�셲 Grove lavender grower Kirby Bivans prepares bundled fresh lavender flowers as he sets up his booth before the start of the first Janesville Farmers Market of the outdoor season Saturday.
Anthony Wahl

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Farmers market had opposed move to town square

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Kyron Richardson takes a ride on his father David�셲 shoulders while visiting the Janesville Farmers Market on Saturday.
Anthony Wahl

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