Ron Rothberg started the tradition two years ago so people can experience the history, art, beauty and architecture of the area with locals and visitors.Jacksonville, it is a great way to celebrate 904 Day,” Rothberg said.Rothberg joins a list of several businesses who opted to open their doors Monday -- despite it being Labor Day -- and organizations having special deals and events to celebrate everything local.Another option is visiting Farmery at 1303 North Main St. in Springfield.
“We want it to be able to showcase and give back to the community with some specials and show people what we are all about,” Bryant-Smith said.“We really enjoy our customers,” Bryant-Smith said. “We don’t think of them as strangers. Everyone we meet is always a friend. We want them to really experience what we do here, how we care about the community and want to give them the best quality organic product that we can from our farm.