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.

Tacoma Farmers Market, Broadway location

Address: Broadway, between Ninth and Eleventh streets

Market day: Thursday

Market hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Market season: May 21-Oct. 15

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: The corner of Sixth Avenue and North Pine Street

Market day: Tuesday

Market hours: 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Market season: June 2-Sept. 29

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

Proctor Farmers Market

Address: North 27th Street and Proctor

Market day: Saturday

Market hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Market season: April 4-Nov. 21

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; snacks. Live entertainment every week.

Information: 253-961-3666; www.proctorfarmersmarket.com

Gig Harbor Farmers Market

Address: 6808 Kimball Drive (Kimball Drive Park and Ride)

Market day: Saturday

Market hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Market season: April 4-Sept. 26

Features: An open-air market that has a demonstration garden and area for live entertainment every week. Farm-fresh produce and nursery stock; floral designers; conventional and organic fruits and vegetables; worm compost farmers; entertainment and educational events; art vendors selling wood crafts, oil paintings, pottery, jewelry, metal crafts and wrought iron.

Information: 253-851-7397; www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com.

Gig Harbor Downtown Farmers Market

Address: 3207 Harborview Drive (Skansie Park)

Market Day: Wednesday

Market hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Market season: June 3-Aug. 26

Features: Open-air market featuring farm-fresh produce and nursery stock; floral designers; conventional and organic fruits and vegetables; worm compost farmers, art vendors and entertainment 1-3:30 p.m. Information: 253-884-9672; www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com.

Key Peninsula Farmers Market

Address: The parking lot of O'Callahan's Pub & Grill, 15610 92nd St., Lakebay

Market day: Sunday

Market hours: noon-4 p.m.

Market season: May 31-Sept. 27

Features: Fresh produce, honey, nursery starts, bakery goods, fresh eggs, cheese and more.

Information: http://www.kpfarmersmarket.org/

Puyallup Main Street Farmers Market

Address: Pioneer Park and the Pavilion, 330 S. Meridian (corner of 4th Ave S.W. and Meridian)

Market days: Saturday and Sunday. Market hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays

Market season: Saturdays are from May 2-Oct. 31; Sundays are from May 3-Aug. 30

Features: Open air and covered market with 100 vendors selling fresh produce; nursery stock; salmon; oyster 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

Sunrise Village Farmers Market

Address: Sunrise Village Shopping Center, Meridian East and 156th in Puyallup's South Hill community

Market day: Saturday

Market hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Market season: May 30-Oct 31

Features: Open air market featuring fresh produce, nursery stock, artisan crafts. 2009 is the first year for the market.

Information: http://www.tarragon.com/properties/sunrise_village.html

Steilacoom Farmers Market

Address: The intersection of Lafayette and Wilkes

Market day: Wednesday

Market hours: 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Market season: June 24-Aug. 19

Features: Fresh produce, nursery stock, prepared foods and more. 2009 will be the first season for the market.

Information: 253-229-5175 or kellybarkhurst@yahoo.com, http://www.townofsteilacoom.com/activities/events.htm

Federal Way Farmers Market

Address: 320th and Pacific Highway South, in the Sears parking lot at The Commons

Market day: Saturday

Market hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Market season: May 9-Oct. 31

Features: Fresh produce; fresh cut flowers; bakery products; kids activities; 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: Saturday, Wednesday

Market hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Wednesdays

Market season: Saturday year round, Wednesday: July 15-Oct. 14

Features: Only 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: 206-267-8146, www.vigavashon.org.

Olympia Farmers Market

Address: 700 N. Capitol Way

Market days: Thursday through Sunday

Market hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Market season: Now through 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; two bakeries; jam vendors; fresh salsa and pasta sauces; live music; face painting and balloon artists. Events include a jazz festival and children’s weekend.

Information: 360-352-9096; www.olympiafarmersmarket.com.

Lacey Farmers Market

Address: Woodland Square Loop at Huntamer Park, Lacey

Market days: Second Saturday each month

Market Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Market season: July11-Sept. 12

Features: Fresh produce, including organic; nursery stock; prepared and packaged foods; organic meat market; fresh seafood; honey farmers; entertainment.

Information: 360-491-3214; www.ci.lacey.wa.us.