Winchester Main Street livens up for ‘Better Block’ event

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ)- A group of Winchester community members are taking things in their own hands to show the possibilities on what they call an “underutilized block of North Main Street.”

Better Block Winchester is that group. Saturday, it featured pop-up shops, restaurants, art galleries, bike shops and more. The event, which lasted until 3 p.m. also had volunteers building pallet furniture to outfit sidewalks with chairs and tables. Empty buildings were painted and area business-owners were invited to help out.

Organizers say the idea is to show the potential of that block and encourage neighbors to support local businesses. The hope, they say is the temporary event will create permanent change.