Spring marks the return of farmers markets. Some have already opened and others will open soon. Here are South Sound market locations, hours and other vital details.
GIG HARBOR FARMERS MARKET, KIMBALL DRIVE LOCATION
ADDRESS: 6808 Kimball Drive N.W. (Kimball Drive Park and Ride)
MARKET DAY: Saturday
MARKET HOURS: 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: April 3–Sept. 25
FEATURES: An open-air market that has live entertainment every week. Farm-fresh produce and nursery stock; cheese; floral designers; conventional and organic fruits and vegetables; fresh fish; organic beef; art vendors; chef demonstrations; kids activities, including pony rides and free face painting and balloons; free guitar, ukelele and banjo lessons from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
INFORMATION: 253-851-7397; www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com
GIG HARBOR FARMERS MARKET, DOWNTOWN GIG HARBOR LOCATION
ADDRESS: 3207 Harborview Drive (Skansie Brothers Park)
MARKET DAY: Wednesday
MARKET HOURS: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: June 2–Sept. 29
FEATURES: Open-air market featuring farm-fresh produce and nursery stock; floral designers; conventional and organic fruits and vegetables.
INFORMATION: 253-884-9672; www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com
GIG HARBOR FARMERS MARKET, KEY PENINSULA LOCATION
ADDRESS: The parking lot of O'Callahan's Pub & Grill, 15610 92nd St., Key Center
MARKET DAY: Sunday
MARKET HOURS: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: April 11–Sept. 26.
FEATURES: Fresh produce, honey, nursery starts, bakery goods, fresh eggs, cheese, chef demonstrations and more.
INFORMATION: 253-884-9672; www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com
PUYALLUP FARMERS' MARKET
ADDRESS: Pioneer Park and the Pavilion, 330 S. Meridian St. (corner of Fourth Ave S.W. and Meridian)
MARKET DAYS: Saturday and Sunday.
Market hours: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: Saturdays are from May 1–Oct. 30; Sundays are from May 2–Aug. 29
FEATURES: Open air and covered market with more than 100 vendors selling fresh produce; nursery stock; salmon; oysters and shellfish; meats; artisan crafts; prepackaged and prepared foods including cheese and bakery items; concessions.
INFORMATION: 253-840-2631 , www.puyallupmainstreet.com/farmers_market.html
* NOTE: Sunrise Village Farmers Market, which operated last year on Puyallup's South Hill, is not operating this year.
STEILACOOM FARMERS MARKET
ADDRESS: Multipurpose tennis courts next to Steilacoom Town Hall, intersection of Lafayette and Wilkes streets
MARKET DAY: Wednesday
MARKET HOURS: 3–7 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: June 16–Sept. 8
FEATURES: Fresh produce, flowers, honey, herbs, nursery stock, crafts, gifts and more.
INFORMATION: 253-581-1912; www.steilacoomfarmersmarket.org
TACOMA FARMERS MARKET, BROADWAY LOCATION
ADDRESS: Broadway, between Ninth and Eleventh streets
MARKET DAY: Thursday
MARKET HOURS: 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: May 20–Oct. 28
FEATURES: An open-air market featuring fresh, seasonal produce from Washington farmers; seafood; meat; wine; nursery stocks; prepared and packaged foods; concession vendors; artisan vendors selling jewelry, woodworking and other artisan items.
INFORMATION: www.tacomafarmersmarket.com
TACOMA FARMERS MARKET, SIXTH AVENUE LOCATION
ADDRESS: On North Pine Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues
MARKET DAY: Tuesday
MARKET HOURS: 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: June 1–Sept. 28
FEATURES: An open-air market featuring fresh, seasonal produce from Washington farmers; prepared and packaged foods; concession vendors; live music; a beer garden and artisan items.
INFORMATION: www.tacomafarmersmarket.com
TACOMA FARMERS MARKET, SOUTH TACOMA LOCATION
ADDRESS: South 56th and Washington streets.
MARKET DAY: Sunday
MARKET HOURS: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: June 20–Sept. 26
FEATURES: An open-air market featuring fresh, seasonal produce from Washington farmers; seafood; meat; wine; nursery stocks; prepared and packaged foods; concession vendors; artisan vendors selling jewelry, woodworking and other artisan items.
INFORMATION: www.tacomafarmersmarket.com
PROCTOR FARMERS' MARKET
ADDRESS: North 27th and Proctor streets
MARKET DAY: Saturday
MARKET HOURS: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: March 27–Nov. 20
FEATURES: An open-air market that features farm fresh produce; nursery stock; garden-related artisan crafts; rain collection barrels; cut flowers; fresh oysters; grass-fed meat; locally cultured cow and goat's milk cheeses; baked goods; hot ready-to-eat foods. Live entertainment every week.
INFORMATION: 253-961-3666; www.proctorfarmersmarket.com
BROWNS POINT FARMERS MARKET
ADDRESS: Browns Point Town Center, 1000 Town Center N.E., Tacoma.
MARKET DAY: Thursday
MARKET HOURS: 3–7 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: June 17–Sept. 30
FEATURES: Open-air fruits and vegetables; pasta and sauces; arts and crafts, seafood.
INFORMATION: 253-261-8157; brownspointfarmersmarket.com
FEDERAL WAY FARMERS MARKET
ADDRESS: 320th and Pacifi c Highway South, in the Sears parking lot at The Commons
MARKET DAY: Saturday
MARKET HOURS: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: May 8–Oct. 30
FEATURES: Fresh produce; fresh cut flowers; bakery products; seafood; kids activities; local crafts; prepared and packaged foods; weekly entertainment; and concessions. Master Gardener on site to answer questions.
INFORMATION: 253-261-8157; www.federalwayfarmersmarket.com
VASHON ISLAND GROWERS ASSOCIATION (VIGA) FARMERS MARKET
ADDRESS: Village Green, at Vashon Highway and Bank Road
MARKET DAYS: Saturdays March–December and Wednesdays in July and August
MARKET HOURS: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Saturdays; 2 p.m.–6 p.m. Wednesdays in July and August.
MARKET SEASON: March 20–Dec. 11 for the Saturday market; July–August for the Wednesday market
FEATURES: Mostly food and crafts grown or produced on the island, fresh produce and other farm products; nursery stock; packaged foods; baked goods; kid's activities.
INFORMATION: 206-778-8001, www.vigavashon.org
OLYMPIA FARMERS MARKET
ADDRESS: 700 N. Capitol Way
MARKET DAYS: Thursdays through Sundays
MARKET HOURS: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
MARKET SEASON: April–Oct. 31 (open Saturdays and Sundays in November and December)
FEATURES: Open air, some covered areas. More than 100 vendors selling fresh produce; nursery stock; prepared foods; smoked and raw meats; bakeries; jam vendors; fresh prepared foods; live music.
INFORMATION: 360-352-9096; www.olympiafarmersmarket.com
Debby Abe: 253-597-8694
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