WESTBROOK – Heading into its third week in Riverbank Park, Westbrook’s Maine Market is keeping things fresh with new vendors and an emphasis on engaging activities such as music, balloon twisting and face painting.

The market, which began July 12, will run each Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon until Aug. 30.

Last week, artist Marijane Brink joined the vendor list, and said this week that the market provides a “family friendly environment” that she feels can attract more people to Westbrook’s downtown.

Brink, formerly of Westbrook and now living in Hollis Center, said the market adds to a Westbrook community that has removed itself from a “negative stigma” that she felt existed while living in the city.

“It can attract others to the city for local crafts, foods, and entertainment, show off the wonderful Riverwalk, and show people just how far this community has come,” she said, adding that she sees the adjacent Presumpscot Riverwalk as a “gem” in the city. “It’s a great community and getting better all the time.”

Brink, who is also a musician, said this is the first year she has been serious about selling her work. Last week, alongside her friend and fellow artist Tammy Cote, the pair set up a tent in the park featuring their work. In between potential customers, Brink played the guitar.

Joining the market this week will be the Maine Miracle Finger Hoe, a garden-tool business based in Rockland. The company has touted a unique garden hoe design used by founder Bob Perdrizet for some 50 years.

James Tranchemontagne, the owner of the Frog & Turtle, who took the lead in organizing the market, said as more people find out about the event, more people are signing up. Some small businesses, such as Cabin Wood Folk Art, offering photography, start in August.

Also joining this week is Casco Bay Organics, which, according to Tranchemontage, will provide a community-supported agriculture program to the market, but one that will offer customers a more flexible option.

He said that while attracting many great vendors, the market has “struggled” to get vegetable farmers involved.

“You’ll be able to come and instead of fronting a whole CSA, you can almost have weekly CSAs where there could be a $20 bin, or $40 bin of mixed veggies,” he said.

Other vendors, such as Betty’s Boutique, which sells vintage clothing, have joined the market for a single week.

Tranchemontagne said that as the market evolves, he hopes to lock down more musical acts to coincide with the market. On Saturday, Aug. 2, seven-piece jazz and swing band Old Bones will perform during the market. He said the band will play World War II-era music.

“Everyone’s been very happy, and I think it’s been well-received throughout the community,” he said about the first two weeks of the market. “I’ve been trying to work very closely with the vendors to make sure they’re happy.”

Marijane Brink, an artist who joined the Maine Market last Saturday, plays guitar in between customers in Riverbank Park. Brink says the market has the ability to attract more people to Westbrook’s downtown.