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Farmer's Markets & 'Direct Grocery'
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If there is only one category for you as an individual to pay attention to - one that effects you, your family, me, and our whole community more than any other - it is exactly this area of food and nourishment. The quality of nourishment our bodies receive depends directly upon the quality of soil our food is grown in, the well being of the animals being farmed and the kinds of methods being used to ward off pests. Chemicals absorbed by food in the field are the chemicals absorbed by your body from the dinner plate.
Support those doing it differently here in our area - you, your family, and our families for generations will be happy you did. Your body will feel better, your dinners will be more delicious, and your family will enjoy the wide variety of succulent, scrumptious, unheard-of good things to eat here.
"DIRECT" GROCERY
Direct Grocery in this Guide means you are buying directly from those producing the food you purchase and consume. This maximizes the sustainability of those most directly responsible for providing us the better food they make available - these people do what they do because they love their crafts, and the value they bring to our community is immeasurable.
Can you imagine a life in the Pacific Northwest without fresh, organic food? If we don’t make it a habit of supporting those providing it, our children won’t have it in future years.
These people provide it for us, their task is not any easy one, and we value them for it. The next time you shop for food, consider purchasing their (fantastic) foods at one of the following places . .
Farmer’s Markets
You’ll find fresh, locally-grown veggies, fresh eggs, freshly caught fish, organic meats, vendors of ready-to-eat food, local coffee, jewelry, art works, face painting, music and more in friendly atmospheres. Year-round market goers: Check out our Proctor Farmer's Market !
TACOMA
TUESDAYS - 6th Ave Professional’s Farmer’s Market
3:30p - 730p May 3 - Sept 27
On N. Pine Street, between 6th Ave & 7th Ave; Tacoma WA 98406
Open in the evening so working professionals can get the freshest produce and foods. An open market with music, coffee, tea, oysters, use your time here to visit other 6th Ave places of interest nearby as well.
THURSDAYS - Downtown / Broadway Market
10:30a - 4p May 5 - Oct. 27
On Broadway between S. 9th & 11th Streets, Tacoma WA 98402
Tacoma’s main market offers a wide assortment of foods, from fresh breads to coffees to meats and organic produce. You’ll enjoy chocolate-dipped bananas, browsing jewelry, perusing lots of plants and inexpensive seasonal bouquets of flowers, and usually two or three local musicians playing violins, guitars and sometimes cellos.
Editor’s note: Don’t miss Gateway to India’s chai, or Valhalla Coffee’s $1 suggested donation, fresh roasted, freshly poured market cups. Also, while you’re in the area, walk two blocks down to the Mad Hat Tea Co., say hi to Tobin, and if you’re feeling particularly warm-hearted, take a $5 bouquet of flowers for Maureen; you’ll enjoy a cup of tea for your thoughtfulness. This market accepts food stamps.
SATURDAYS - Proctor Farmer’s Market
9a - 2p March 26 - November 19th
then 2nd Saturdays of the month Dec, Jan, Feb and March
N. 27th & Proctor St., Tacoma WA 98407 253-961-3666
Tacoma's essentially food-focused market, this open-air market makes for a lovely start to a Saturday. A wide array of farm fresh produce, nursery stock, honey-made goods (including excellent salves), garden-related artisan crafts, rain collection barrels, flowers, fresh fish and oysters, grass-fed meat from Calendula and others, locally cultured cow and goat's milk cheeses, baked goods, superb green smoothies, fresh baked goods and other hot, ready-to-eat foods. Live entertainment every week - enjoy other stores right in the heart of Proctor.
SUNDAYS - S. 56th St. / So. Tacoma Farmer’s Market
11a - 3p June 5 - Sept. 25
Heritage Bank Parking Lot, 5448 South Tacoma Way
@ S. 56th & Washington St., Tacoma WA 98409
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.
6th Ave, Broadway & S. Tacoma Farmer’s Markets, follow this link:
http://www.tacomafarmersmarket.com/
Also, they have a handy “Harvest Schedule” PDF
Saturday’s Proctor Farmer’s Market, follow this link:
http://www.proctorfarmersmarket.com/
They are a farmer and food-focused market.
MARKETS NEARBY
*Important: Visit websites for information on current updates and hours. As seasons approach, things can change. Find below website links to our other area farmer’s markets.
Best foods, locally sourced, sustainably operated - you make a real difference here, and you’ll enjoy the benefits.
Puyallup www.puyallupmainstreet.com
Saturdays, 9:00 to 2:00 April 14 – October 13 253-840-2631
Sundays, 10:00 to 3:00 May 27 – September 2
Pioneer Park and the Pavilion, 330 S. Meridian St.
(corner of 4th Ave S.W. and Meridian)
This large, open air market is friendly and festive. With over 100 vendors, the Puyallup well represents the enjoyment of Market culture. The 2012 season begins April 14th and coincides with the Daffodil Parade through downtown Puyallup. The Market will move into the Pavilion beginning May 5 and will run through the end of the Fall market, October 13th on Saturdays only.
Fresh produce; nursery stock; salmon, oysters and shellfish; meats; artisan crafts; prepackaged and prepared foods including cheese and bakery items; concessions.
Gig Harbor - Downtown www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com
Wed, 12p -5p June - Sept 253-884-9672
3207 Harborview Drive (Skansie Brothers Park)
The Open-air Harbor’s Market offers fresh flowers, organic produce, plants, food, handmade crafts, a kids' tent, free guitar lessons, live music and more.
Gig Harbor - Uptown www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com
Sat, 8:30a - 2p April 2-Sept. 24 253-851-7397
4701 Point Fosdick Dr., Gig Harbor
An open-air market with live entertainment - free guitar, ukelele and banjo lessons from 8:30-10:30 a.m. 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.
Chehalis www.communityfarmersmarket.net
Dates and hours not yet published. Visit website for details.
Downtown Chehalis
This market is organized by a group of local growers, artisans, and community members. The market is a non-profit entity supported through vendor fees, WSU Lewis County Extension, City of Chehalis, and supportive community members. Credit, debit, and EBT (food stamps) accepted. .
Olympia www.olympiafarmersmarket.com
Thurs thru Sun, 10a to 3p April - October (360)352-9096
Sat & Sun Nov & Dec
* Also: 22, 23, and 24 December
700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501
(From I-5, take exit 105A, to City Center)
One of Washington’s best run farmer’s markets, enjoy top quality, fresh Organic produce, Washington grown apples, fruits and meats, fresh fish, clams and oysters, herbs, flowers, breads, desserts, eggs, cheeses, Jams & Jellies with art and crafts and live entertainment.
Vashon www.vigavashon.org
Sat., 10a - 2p April 7, 2012
At the town’s Village Green.
“The Vashon Farmers Market welcomes spring with its opening day on Saturday April 7, from 10 a.m. to – 2 p.m. at the town’s Village Green.
Save the date and join us this and every Saturday for the freshest produce, friendliest smiles, sweetest confections, craftiest crafts and most delectable foods on the island.
Stay tuned for more information if you wish to be a vendor or support the Vashon Farmers Market.” visit website for more current information
Federal Way www.federalwayfarmersmarket.com
Saturday, 9a - 3p May - Oct
Contact for location
Come and experience the freshest fruits and vegetables direct from the farmer. We have only Washington Grown produce. Organic and pesticide free. Look for the seasons fresh cut flowers, bakery products and local crafts. A Master Gardener is always on site to give you tips, or help you with questions you might have about planting, weeding and lawn care.
Special event days such as kids health and safety day, Zucchini races, and Hawaiian day provides great entertainment for the whole family.
Come meet your friends or make new ones. Enjoy snacks like Mini Donuts, Cookies, Shaved Ice or have lunch in our covered eating area, while enjoying live music. Plenty of parking available, accessible for handicapped. Accepting WIC and SFMNP coupons.”
Steilacoom www.steilacoomfarmersmarket.org
Wed, 3p - 7p Join email notification for info 253-581-1912
On the Multi-Purpose tennis courts next to Steilacoom Town Hall.
Summer Concerts beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tumwater www.tumwaterfarmersmarket.org
Wed, 11a - 2p Last week of May - End of October
On the southwest corner of Capitol Boulevard and Israel Road, directly behind the city’s maintenance and facilities building.
A lunch-time market where you can get fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, baked goods and prepared foods. A unique feature of the market will be a community booth, open to local nonprofits, state agencies, labor and civic organizations on a rotating basis for information sharing and community outreach.
A unique feature of the market will be a community booth, open to local nonprofits, state agencies, labor and civic organizations on a rotating basis for information sharing and community outreach.
Browns Point www.brownspointfarmersmarket.com 253-261-8157
Unable to verify this year’s Brown’s Point Farmer’s Market Tacoma.
Support those doing it differently here in our area - you, your family, and our families for generations will be happy you did. Your body will feel better, your dinners will be more delicious, and your family will enjoy the wide variety of succulent, scrumptious, unheard-of good things to eat here.
"DIRECT" GROCERY
Direct Grocery in this Guide means you are buying directly from those producing the food you purchase and consume. This maximizes the sustainability of those most directly responsible for providing us the better food they make available - these people do what they do because they love their crafts, and the value they bring to our community is immeasurable.
Can you imagine a life in the Pacific Northwest without fresh, organic food? If we don’t make it a habit of supporting those providing it, our children won’t have it in future years.
These people provide it for us, their task is not any easy one, and we value them for it. The next time you shop for food, consider purchasing their (fantastic) foods at one of the following places . .
Farmer’s Markets
You’ll find fresh, locally-grown veggies, fresh eggs, freshly caught fish, organic meats, vendors of ready-to-eat food, local coffee, jewelry, art works, face painting, music and more in friendly atmospheres. Year-round market goers: Check out our Proctor Farmer's Market !
TACOMA
TUESDAYS - 6th Ave Professional’s Farmer’s Market
3:30p - 730p May 3 - Sept 27
On N. Pine Street, between 6th Ave & 7th Ave; Tacoma WA 98406
Open in the evening so working professionals can get the freshest produce and foods. An open market with music, coffee, tea, oysters, use your time here to visit other 6th Ave places of interest nearby as well.
THURSDAYS - Downtown / Broadway Market
10:30a - 4p May 5 - Oct. 27
On Broadway between S. 9th & 11th Streets, Tacoma WA 98402
Tacoma’s main market offers a wide assortment of foods, from fresh breads to coffees to meats and organic produce. You’ll enjoy chocolate-dipped bananas, browsing jewelry, perusing lots of plants and inexpensive seasonal bouquets of flowers, and usually two or three local musicians playing violins, guitars and sometimes cellos.
Editor’s note: Don’t miss Gateway to India’s chai, or Valhalla Coffee’s $1 suggested donation, fresh roasted, freshly poured market cups. Also, while you’re in the area, walk two blocks down to the Mad Hat Tea Co., say hi to Tobin, and if you’re feeling particularly warm-hearted, take a $5 bouquet of flowers for Maureen; you’ll enjoy a cup of tea for your thoughtfulness. This market accepts food stamps.
SATURDAYS - Proctor Farmer’s Market
9a - 2p March 26 - November 19th
then 2nd Saturdays of the month Dec, Jan, Feb and March
N. 27th & Proctor St., Tacoma WA 98407 253-961-3666
Tacoma's essentially food-focused market, this open-air market makes for a lovely start to a Saturday. A wide array of farm fresh produce, nursery stock, honey-made goods (including excellent salves), garden-related artisan crafts, rain collection barrels, flowers, fresh fish and oysters, grass-fed meat from Calendula and others, locally cultured cow and goat's milk cheeses, baked goods, superb green smoothies, fresh baked goods and other hot, ready-to-eat foods. Live entertainment every week - enjoy other stores right in the heart of Proctor.
SUNDAYS - S. 56th St. / So. Tacoma Farmer’s Market
11a - 3p June 5 - Sept. 25
Heritage Bank Parking Lot, 5448 South Tacoma Way
@ S. 56th & Washington St., Tacoma WA 98409
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.
6th Ave, Broadway & S. Tacoma Farmer’s Markets, follow this link:
http://www.tacomafarmersmarket.com/
Also, they have a handy “Harvest Schedule” PDF
Saturday’s Proctor Farmer’s Market, follow this link:
http://www.proctorfarmersmarket.com/
They are a farmer and food-focused market.
MARKETS NEARBY
*Important: Visit websites for information on current updates and hours. As seasons approach, things can change. Find below website links to our other area farmer’s markets.
Best foods, locally sourced, sustainably operated - you make a real difference here, and you’ll enjoy the benefits.
Puyallup www.puyallupmainstreet.com
Saturdays, 9:00 to 2:00 April 14 – October 13 253-840-2631
Sundays, 10:00 to 3:00 May 27 – September 2
Pioneer Park and the Pavilion, 330 S. Meridian St.
(corner of 4th Ave S.W. and Meridian)
This large, open air market is friendly and festive. With over 100 vendors, the Puyallup well represents the enjoyment of Market culture. The 2012 season begins April 14th and coincides with the Daffodil Parade through downtown Puyallup. The Market will move into the Pavilion beginning May 5 and will run through the end of the Fall market, October 13th on Saturdays only.
Fresh produce; nursery stock; salmon, oysters and shellfish; meats; artisan crafts; prepackaged and prepared foods including cheese and bakery items; concessions.
Gig Harbor - Downtown www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com
Wed, 12p -5p June - Sept 253-884-9672
3207 Harborview Drive (Skansie Brothers Park)
The Open-air Harbor’s Market offers fresh flowers, organic produce, plants, food, handmade crafts, a kids' tent, free guitar lessons, live music and more.
Gig Harbor - Uptown www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com
Sat, 8:30a - 2p April 2-Sept. 24 253-851-7397
4701 Point Fosdick Dr., Gig Harbor
An open-air market with live entertainment - free guitar, ukelele and banjo lessons from 8:30-10:30 a.m. 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.
Chehalis www.communityfarmersmarket.net
Dates and hours not yet published. Visit website for details.
Downtown Chehalis
This market is organized by a group of local growers, artisans, and community members. The market is a non-profit entity supported through vendor fees, WSU Lewis County Extension, City of Chehalis, and supportive community members. Credit, debit, and EBT (food stamps) accepted. .
Olympia www.olympiafarmersmarket.com
Thurs thru Sun, 10a to 3p April - October (360)352-9096
Sat & Sun Nov & Dec
* Also: 22, 23, and 24 December
700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501
(From I-5, take exit 105A, to City Center)
One of Washington’s best run farmer’s markets, enjoy top quality, fresh Organic produce, Washington grown apples, fruits and meats, fresh fish, clams and oysters, herbs, flowers, breads, desserts, eggs, cheeses, Jams & Jellies with art and crafts and live entertainment.
Vashon www.vigavashon.org
Sat., 10a - 2p April 7, 2012
At the town’s Village Green.
“The Vashon Farmers Market welcomes spring with its opening day on Saturday April 7, from 10 a.m. to – 2 p.m. at the town’s Village Green.
Save the date and join us this and every Saturday for the freshest produce, friendliest smiles, sweetest confections, craftiest crafts and most delectable foods on the island.
Stay tuned for more information if you wish to be a vendor or support the Vashon Farmers Market.” visit website for more current information
Federal Way www.federalwayfarmersmarket.com
Saturday, 9a - 3p May - Oct
Contact for location
Come and experience the freshest fruits and vegetables direct from the farmer. We have only Washington Grown produce. Organic and pesticide free. Look for the seasons fresh cut flowers, bakery products and local crafts. A Master Gardener is always on site to give you tips, or help you with questions you might have about planting, weeding and lawn care.
Special event days such as kids health and safety day, Zucchini races, and Hawaiian day provides great entertainment for the whole family.
Come meet your friends or make new ones. Enjoy snacks like Mini Donuts, Cookies, Shaved Ice or have lunch in our covered eating area, while enjoying live music. Plenty of parking available, accessible for handicapped. Accepting WIC and SFMNP coupons.”
Steilacoom www.steilacoomfarmersmarket.org
Wed, 3p - 7p Join email notification for info 253-581-1912
On the Multi-Purpose tennis courts next to Steilacoom Town Hall.
Summer Concerts beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tumwater www.tumwaterfarmersmarket.org
Wed, 11a - 2p Last week of May - End of October
On the southwest corner of Capitol Boulevard and Israel Road, directly behind the city’s maintenance and facilities building.
A lunch-time market where you can get fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, baked goods and prepared foods. A unique feature of the market will be a community booth, open to local nonprofits, state agencies, labor and civic organizations on a rotating basis for information sharing and community outreach.
A unique feature of the market will be a community booth, open to local nonprofits, state agencies, labor and civic organizations on a rotating basis for information sharing and community outreach.
Browns Point www.brownspointfarmersmarket.com 253-261-8157
Unable to verify this year’s Brown’s Point Farmer’s Market Tacoma.